France — Passport and national ID card
French ID photos are 35×45 mm with the face 32–36 mm — and a white background is forbidden. Taken in the last six months.
| Photo size | 3,5 × 4,5 cm（35 × 45 mm） |
|---|---|
| Head size | Face 3.2–3.6 cm (70–80% of the photo), from the bottom of the chin to the top of the skull, hair excluded. |
| Background | Plain, light-coloured — light blue or light grey for example. A white background is forbidden. |
| Digital file | The official page gives the printed format only; the online pre-application has no photo upload step. |
| How it is submitted | One printed photo, taken by an approved photographer or an approved photo booth, handed in at the town hall. |
| Photo age | Taken within the last six months and a good likeness. |
Can the photo be edited?
The official page we verified does not address editing
“Le fond doit être uni, de couleur claire … Le fond blanc est interdit.” / “La tête doit être nue.”
No competitor publishes this, and it decides whether a tool like ours is usable at all for your application. The quote below is the official text.
Most common reasons for rejection
- •A white background is an automatic rejection here — the opposite of the US, China and most other countries.
- •The head must be bare: no hat, scarf or headband. The verified page does not state a religious exception.
- •Glasses, if worn, must not have tinted lenses or heavy frames that hide the eyes.
Official source: Service-Public.fr — F10619
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