France Passport & Identity Card Photos
Important — no white background. French passport and ID card photos explicitly prohibit white backgrounds. The background must be light blue, light grey, or another plain light color. This is the most common reason French passport photos are rejected when ordered from US services that default to white.
Photo Requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Width | 35mm (3.5cm) |
| Height | 45mm (4.5cm) |
| Face size | 32–36mm from chin to crown (70–80% of photo height) |
| Background | Plain, light-colored — white prohibited. Light blue or light grey recommended. |
| Color | Color strongly recommended |
| Quality | Clear, without creases or marks, no shadows on face or background, well-contrasted |
| Head | Bare — no hat, scarf, or headband. Upright and facing lens directly. |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Eyes | Perfectly visible and open, not obscured by fringe |
| Ears | Should be visible and clear |
| Glasses | Not required to remove, but: frames must not obscure eyes; lenses must be clear, not tinted, with no reflections |
| Quantity | One photo per application |
Also see: General Schengen Photo Requirements →
1
Take a photo at home
Plain background, good natural light, camera at eye level, shoulders visible.
2
Upload your photo
Upload here or email it to us for free pre-approval before paying.
3
Pay and choose delivery
Same-day pickup at Walgreens, CVS, or Walmart — or digital delivery by email.
