French passport photo from the UK
A French passport photo is 35 × 45 mm, with your face 32 mm to 36 mm from chin to crown, meeting the ISO/IEC 19794-5 standard. Use a plain light grey or light blue background, not white. The French consulate in London asks for printed photos that meet French standards.
Your photo never leaves your phone
- Stand about 1.5 m in front of a plain, light wall.
- Face a window or a bright light so both sides of your face are lit.
- Ask someone to take it with the phone at your eye level. Selfies are often rejected.
- Glasses off, hair away from your eyes, mouth closed, no smile.
Ready offline. Turn on airplane mode and it still works, which shows your photo isn't uploaded.
Line up your head and shoulders with the outline. Keep the phone at eye level, about 1.5 m away.
Finding your face…
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French passport / ID card photo rules
- 35 mm wide by 45 mm high
- Face 32 mm to 36 mm from chin to crown
- Meets the ISO/IEC 19794-5 standard
- Plain light grey or light blue background. White is not accepted
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open, looking at the camera
- Taken within the last 6 months, printed on photo paper, not a scan
Source: French Consulate in London: Passport. SkipTheBooth helps you meet these rules but can't guarantee your photo will be accepted.
Questions
Can I use SkipTheBooth for a passport application on the ANTS website?
No. Online applications on ANTS in France need an e-photo code from an approved photographer or photo booth. SkipTheBooth's print sheet is for applications at the French consulate in the UK, which asks for printed photos.
Why can't my background be white?
French rules ask for a light background that contrasts with your face, and white is usually rejected. A light grey wall works well.