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Photo requirements at a glance

Official specification summary for this document, verified against the issuing authority's requirements.

Photo size
35x45 mm · 1.38x1.77 in
Pixel size
827x1063 px
Resolution
600 DPI
Background
In color
Head height
34.5 mm
File format
JPEG
Glasses
not allowed
Expression
Neutral, eyes open, mouth closed

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Compliance

Head height: 34.5 mm
Eyes level:
Resolution: 600
Format: JPEG
Background:
Glasses: not allowed

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Print sheet (multiple copies)

1.38x1.77 in · 600 dpi · JPEG · France

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35 by 45 mm France Passport Photo 2025

Getting a France passport picture complying with all official criteria is absolutely essential for the application process. Simple professional, compliant picture creation using our contemporary system is achievable. Whether your needs call for a digital file or a physical print, we provide tools suited to your needs thereby ensuring a flawless application experience.

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Source: official website www.consulfrance-washington.org

France Passport 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

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Compliance

Head height: 1.29 inch
Eyes level: 1.18 inch
Resolution: 300
Format: JPEG
Background:
Glasses: not allowed

Human Photo Verification

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Print sheet (multiple copies)

2x2 in · 300 dpi · JPEG · United States

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Background removal

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Auto-adjustment

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Simple Guidelines and Dimensions for Files

Your photo has to follow these guidelines to avoid delays or rejections:

Dimensions35x45 mm
Aspect ratio7:9
Backgroundbasic white or light-colored free of patterns or shadows
Resolutionleast among three hundred DPI
File structureJPEG, PNG, or BMP
File sizes from 20 to 100 KB

Advice on Your Photo Expression:

  • Neutral: open one eye and close your mouth.
  • Head Position: Centered spanning 70–80% of the picture height.
  • Clothing: Steer away of overly casual or uniform clothes; solid colors that stand out against the background are encouraged.

Steps on Creating Your France Passport Photo

  1. Choose from the options on our page "France Passport Photo" for the Document Type.

  2. Photograph with a smartphone or high-end camera. Set yourself 1.5 to 2 meters from the camera.

  3. Upload your photo to our website to ensure proper background compliance and lighting.

  4. Edit precisely using our automatic tools to crop, resize, and enhance your picture to match 35x45mm standards.

  5. Get either print or download. Save your digital file or print it for official submission.

Top Advice for the Perfect Passport Photograph:

  • Lighting Matters Use either equal spaced artificial light or natural daylight to avoid shadows.
  • Set the backdrop light either against a blank wall or light-colored background.
  • Use a tripod or a stable platform to prevent camera placement blurring.

Avoiding Common Mistakes in Steering Clear

  • Take off glasses or adjust the lighting to eliminate reflections.
  • Check size and resolution again using our platform's resizing tools.
  • Background Issue: Use our background correction utility to meet standards of compliance.
  • Reposition the lights to provide consistent coverage over the background and your face.

Extra guidelines for compliance.

  • To ensure the complete face is seen, keep hair out of your eyes.
  • See if the image is clear of pixelation or blurring and in focus.
  • Lighting consistency is: Avoid uneven lighting to maintain good facial identification.
  • To be in proper alignment, make sure your face takes up 70 to 80 percent of the photo height.

Printing and Distribution Policies

For physical entries, print your photo on premium matte or glossy paper maintaining the exact 35x45mm measurements. Check your digital photo satisfies file size and format requirements before uploading it for online applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

To get your current look, the image must be shot during the last six months.
Indeed, it meets the specific standards of the other papers.
Although you are free to use digital photographs, you must follow advised file size and format rules.
Apart from absolutely medically necessary, glasses should be avoided. If worn, be sure there is no glare and the eyes remain completely visible.
Without compromising quality, change the file size with our compressions tools.
They shouldn't conceal facial traits, even if for religious or medical reasons.
Though little makeup is allowed, it shouldn't alter your natural appearance.
Selfies are unacceptable. Use a tripod or someone else to take the image for you.
Olia Potiagaeva

Written by Olia Potiagaeva, Managing Editor Reviewed by the PhotoGov Editorial Team ★ 4.8 / 5.0 Google Checked against Ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères

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Checked against the Ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères photo requirements: http://www.consulfrance-washington.org/IMG/pdf/depliant_norme_photo-2.pdfLast checked: 12.10.2026

Photo standards: consulfrance-washington.org