France Passport Photo Size & Requirements

Official photo size: 35 x 45 mm (1.4 x 1.8 inches) at 300 DPI

مواصفات الصورة

العرض35mm (413px)
الارتفاع45mm (531px)
الخلفيةLight grey or white
حجم الرأس70-80%
الدقة300 DPI
تنسيق الملفJPEG or PNG

نظرة عامة

French passport photo requirements are administered by ANTS (Agence Nationale des Titres Securises) and are notably strict, with an automated photo verification system that rejects roughly 20% of submitted photos on first attempt. The 35x45mm format must show the face from chin to crown measuring exactly 32 to 36mm, and France specifically prohibits any visible smile, even a slight upturn of the mouth. Since 2019, France has mandated that passport photos be taken at certified photo booths (photomatons agrees) or by approved photographers listed on the ANTS website.

Plain light grey or white background; blue or colored backgrounds are strictly rejected

المتطلبات

  • Photo must be 35x45mm with the face measuring 32-36mm from chin to top of the head
  • Background must be plain light grey or white, uniform, and free of any marks or shadows
  • Expression must be strictly neutral, with no smile whatsoever, mouth closed, jaw relaxed
  • Eyes must be wide open, clearly visible, and looking directly into the camera lens
  • Glasses are discouraged; if worn, frames must not obscure any part of the eyes and lenses must be non-reflective
  • Photo must be taken at an ANTS-certified photomaton or by an approved photographer
  • Hair must not cover the forehead, eyebrows, or ears; face outline must be completely visible
  • The ephoto code from a certified booth must be provided for online passport applications

أسباب الرفض الشائعة

  • Any trace of a smile or mouth asymmetry detected by the ANTS automated system
  • Photo not taken at an ANTS-certified photomaton or approved studio
  • Eyebrows or forehead partially covered by hair or accessories
  • Missing ephoto code for online applications
  • Face measurement outside the 32-36mm range
  • Uneven lighting causing asymmetric brightness on either side of the face

نصائح

  • Use an ANTS-certified photomaton; they display the ANTS-agree logo and provide the ephoto code automatically
  • Pin back any bangs or forehead-covering hair with clips before the photo; remove clips after
  • Practice a completely relaxed, neutral expression before entering the booth
  • Bring the ephoto code receipt to your passport appointment or enter it in the online ANTS portal
  • If rejected, re-take at the same booth; most offer free retakes within a set time window

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