Official France Passport Photo Maker (2026)
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Create a 100% compliant France Passport photo in seconds. Our AI ensures the correct 35x45mm size, background color, and biometric alignment for France.
Official France Technical Requirements
Validated against France government standards
Dimensions
35 × 45 mm
Background
White/Light
Head Size
71% - 80%
Resolution
413 × 531 px
France Passport — Complete Guide
In this guide
Navigating France Digital Standards
Applying for official documentation in France requires adherence to strict biometric standards. As government digital services become more advanced, they run a series of real-time geometric checks on your uploaded photo.
Your photo must be exactly 35x45mm. But more importantly, the specific head size requirement for France dictates that your face must occupy 71% to 80% of the total vertical height. This is a highly specific ratio that standard photo booths often fail to get right. Our system automatically calibrates your head size to meet this exact percentage before you download the file.
Biometric Alignment: Crown to Chin
The most common failure for France Passport applications is incorrect head sizing. The official guidelines require the head height to be exactly between 32mm and 36mm out of the 45mm total height. This sub-millimeter precision is required for their facial recognition algorithms to analyze your identity.
- Vertical Centering: The eyes must be positioned in the upper half.
- Neutral Expression: Mouth closed and eyes open.
Important Guidelines: Glasses, Glare, and Shadows
While some global rules allow for glasses, the vast majority of government agencies now strongly recommend removing them to avoid 'glare' rejections. If you must wear them, the frames cannot cover any part of the eyes, and there must be zero reflection from camera flashes.
Additionally, background shadows are a primary cause of rejection. You must ensure your background is cleanly separated from your shoulders. Fortunately, if you use our validator tool, our AI automatically replaces your background with a pure, unshadowed compliant backdrop.
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