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Every France document photo format: Passport, National ID card, Visa, Residence card and 1 more. Compare all 5 official sizes and make the one you need from a selfie — preview free.

Requirements verified: 04.08.2026

France

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Document Size Background Glasses Headwear File
Driving licence 35 × 45 mm Light plain Allowed Not allowed JPG · ≤ 2.4 MB
National ID card 35 × 45 mm Light plain Allowed Not allowed JPG · ≤ 2.4 MB
Passport 35 × 45 mm Light plain Allowed Not allowed JPG · ≤ 2 MB
Residence card 35 × 45 mm Light plain Allowed Not allowed JPG · ≤ 2.4 MB
Visa 35 × 45 mm Light plain Not allowed Only for religious reasons PNG · ≤ 120 KB

Need a document photo for France? Below are all 5 formats we prepare for France (Passport, National ID card, Visa, Residence card and 1 more) — each made from your selfie to the exact official size, background and head proportions.

Use the comparison table to check the size, background colour and rules (glasses, headwear) for every France document at a glance, then open the one you need. Each format shows a free watermarked preview first; you pay only for the final file.

Did you know? France

Most countries demand two fingerprints for a biometric passport; France quietly asks for eight. When the French biometric passport rolled out, it exceeded the European Union's own specification by capturing prints from four fingers on each hand, storing them on a chip locked behind elliptic-curve cryptography that makes cloning practically impossible. It is a fitting detail for a nation whose travel document opens 192 destinations and whose territories stretch across more time zones than any country on Earth. The Bordeaux-red booklet, underlined with the word PASSEPORT, is less a passport than a quiet statement of how seriously France takes proof of identity.

  • Passport power In the 2025 Henley Passport Index, the French passport shared third place worldwide with access to 192 destinations visa-free or visa-on-arrival, slipping from its 2024 top ranking.
  • Security feature France's biometric passport exceeds EU rules by recording eight fingerprints instead of the standard two, stored on a chip whose private key can never be read out, making cloning unfeasible.
  • Time zones Thanks to its overseas territories from Tahiti to Wallis and Futuna, France spans twelve time zones, more than any other country on the planet, according to Guinness World Records.
  • Citizenship Unlike the United States, being born on French soil grants no automatic nationality, France's 'double droit du sol' generally requires that at least one parent was also born in France.
  • Currency origin The franc was born in 1360 when King John II minted a gold coin during the Hundred Years' War, giving France a currency that survived roughly 640 years until the euro replaced it in 2002.
  • Monetary union In 1865 France founded the Latin Monetary Union, an early experiment in shared European money that standardized coins across several nations long before the euro.
  • Tourism record France welcomed about 102 million international visitors in 2025, holding its title as the world's most visited country, a crown it has worn for over three decades.
  • Migration By 2024 immigrants made up 11.3 percent of France's population, and for the first time Africa supplied the largest share of immigrants by origin at roughly 49 percent.

Sources: Henley & Partners — Passport Index 2025 · Thales — France biometric passport · Guinness World Records — Most time zones · Wikipedia — Jus soli · Britannica — Franc · American Numismatic Society — France: From the Franc to the Euro · Connexion France — Immigrants 11.3% of population (INSEE) · INSEE — Foreigners in France 2024 · Wikipedia — France

FAQ

Which France documents can I make a photo for?
We currently support 5 France formats: Passport, National ID card, Visa, Residence card and 1 more. Each has its own page with the exact requirements.
Are the France photo sizes official?
Yes. Every size, background and head proportion follows the official France requirement for that document. We re-verify the parameters regularly.
When do I pay?
Only after you see the preview and it matches the requirements. Trying another photo is free.
What size photo does France need?
For Passport the photo is 35 × 45 mm; the other formats and their sizes are in the comparison table above. We crop and scale your selfie to the exact size automatically.
What background colour do France document photos need?
They need a plain light-grey background with even lighting and no shadows. We replace your background automatically to match the requirement.
Can I wear glasses in a France document photo?
As a rule glasses should be removed so the eyes are clearly visible without glare; head coverings are usually accepted only for religious reasons and must not shadow the face. The exact rule is shown on each document page.