France Visa Photo Size: 35 × 45 mm
France visa applications made through France-Visas need a biometric photo in the 35 by 45 mm format. Check the rules and resize your photo here before your appointment.
France · Visa photo
- Printed size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Digital size
- 413 × 531 px
- File size
- Up to 500 KB · JPG / JPEG
- Background
- Light colored
Specification updated 7 November 2026
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Official France visa photo requirements
Used for French short-stay and long-stay visa applications.
| Printed size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital dimensions | 413 × 531 px |
| File size | Up to 500 KB |
| File format | JPG / JPEG |
| Head size | 70–80% of photo height (chin to top of head, including hair) |
| Background | Light colored |
| Expression and pose | Neutral, mouth closed |
Rules your photo must follow
- Head (chin to top of hair) covers 70–80% of photo height.
- Eyes sit 50–65% from bottom of the photo.
- Face the camera straight on, about 1 to 1.5 m away.
- Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed.
- Even light from the front, with no shadows on the face or the wall.
- Hair away from the eyes, with the whole head and shoulders in the frame.
- Remove glasses, hats and headphones (religious head coverings are usually allowed).
- No filters, beauty mode or edits.
Need the background and head position fixed too?
Our resizer sets the exact size. If your photo also needs a plain background, the head centred at the right height, or a print-ready sheet, you can make a France visa photo online on GetVisaPhoto, which follows the same official France rules.
Face and eye line
Head size and position checked against the rules.
Background
Replaced with the colour the document asks for.
Ready to submit
Digital file and printable copy.
Already have a photo? Run it through this passport photo checker before you upload it to the application.
France visa photo FAQs
What is the France visa photo size?
The official printed size is 35 × 45 mm. The head must measure 70–80% of photo height (chin to top of head, including hair).
What size should a digital France visa photo be?
Dimensions: 413 × 531 px. File size: Up to 500 KB. Format: JPG / JPEG.
What background colour is required for a France visa photo?
Light colored.
How do I resize my photo to the France visa size?
Use the resizer on this page. The official size is already filled in. Select your photo, check the crop and download it. The photo is processed in your browser and is not uploaded.
Specification source
Rules can change. Always check the latest rules with the issuing authority before you apply. Last updated 7 November 2026.