France Visa Photo Maker
Prepare a France visa photo at 35×45mm with the selected background. Confirm the current authority instructions before submitting.
Prepared for the published requirements of: France Schengen Visa, Long-stay (VLS-TS) Visa.
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A clear, front-facing photo works best
JPG · PNG · HEIC · processed on your device, never uploaded
Before you upload — France photo preparation checklist
- A plain, evenly lit background to start (we apply the selected colour)
- Face the camera straight on, both ears roughly visible
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
- A recent photo, taken within the last 6 months
- Shadows on your face or the wall behind you
- Glasses — remove them unless they're medically required
- Hair across the eyes, hats or caps
- Filters, beauty smoothing, or a cropped group photo
Get the head size right
For France, your face should fill 70–80% of the photo — the maker does this automatically, but here's what it should look like.
Correct head size
Too small / far away
Too close / cropped
France visa photo specification
- Print size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Head height
- 32–36 mm (chin to crown)
- Head % of frame
- 70–80%
- Background
- #D3D3D3
- Digital size
- ~413×531px @300dpi
- File size
- varies by portal
- Min DPI
- 300
- Glasses
- strongly discouraged
- Expression
- neutral only (biometric)
Good to know
ICAO biometric photo per France-Visas: 35x45mm (official width given as 35-40mm), face 32-36mm (70-80% of height), max 6 months old, plain light-coloured background. Light grey is the safe choice.
Verified 4 Jun 2026france-visas.gouv.fr
Report outdated informationMeeting the France upload file-size limit
If your portal needs a smaller file, compress the finished photo to an exact size. Your image stays in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a visa photo for France?
A visa photo for France is 35×45mm. EasyPhoto sets this size automatically.
What background colour does a visa photo for France need?
Plain light-coloured background; light grey is strongly preferred (pure white is often rejected in practice). The tool applies the correct colour for you.
What is the head size in a visa photo for France?
Your head should measure 32–36mm from chin to crown. We size it to that band and flag it if it's off.
Can I wear glasses or smile in a visa photo for France?
Glasses: strongly discouraged. Expression: neutral only (biometric).
What file size does the France online visa upload need?
The online file-size limit varies by portal, so check the limit on your form, then compress to fit.
Is the France visa photo maker free and private?
Yes. It's free, with no watermark, and processed entirely in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded.