🇫🇷France Visa Photo for $1
Get a compliant France Visa Photo in 2 minutes. Accepted or money back.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
What You Get
Digital Photo
400×600px JPG
4×6 Print Sheet
6 photos included
We never see your photo
Unlike other services, our AI processes everything and never store your data. We don't know who you are and we also don't care who you are. We have only one mission is to help you easily create your id photo.
Privacy first
France Visa Photo Specifications
Official requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") |
| Digital size | 400 × 600 px |
| Background | Light grey or light blue background. White is NOT accepted for French documents. Must be uniform. |
| Head size | Face must be 32-36mm from chin to crown (70-80% of photo height) |
| Glasses | Allowed |
| Recency | Within 6 months |
| File format | JPEG |
| Max file size | 120 KB |
| Paper type | Matte |
| Printable | Yes |
| Digital submission | Yes |
How It Works
Get your perfect visa photo in under 3 minutes
1. Take or upload a photo
Use any selfie or photo. No special setup needed — our AI handles the rest.
2. AI processes your photo
Background removal, perfect cropping, and compliance check — all automatic in seconds.
Common Reasons Photos Get Rejected
Glasses
Wrong head size
Wrong background
Shadow on face
Shadow on background
White background — France requires light grey or light blue, NOT white
Wrong head size — Face must be 32-36mm from chin to crown
Glare on glasses — Glasses are allowed but must have no reflections
Ears not visible — Both ears must be visible and unobstructed
Shadows on face or background — Even lighting required
Photo too old — Must be taken within last 6 months
Printing Your Photo
For mail-in applications, print your photo on 4×6 photo paper at any drugstore. Our download includes a print-ready template with multiple photos — you only need 2 for most applications.
Use matte photo paper, not regular printer paper. When printing, select "actual size" or "no scaling" to ensure the photos are exactly 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8").
| Paper size | 4×6 inches |
| Paper type | Matte photo paper |
| Print quality | 300 DPI minimum |
Digital Submission Requirements
For online applications, you'll upload a digital photo directly. Our tool exports photos that meet all digital requirements automatically.
| File format | JPEG |
| Dimensions | 400×600px |
| Max file size | 120 KB |
| Aspect ratio | Portrait (2:3) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What background colour for a French visa photo?
Light grey or light blue. Pure white is NOT accepted for French visa or passport photos. This is different from most countries which require white.
Can I wear glasses in a French visa photo?
Yes. France allows glasses if frames are thin, lenses are clear (no tint), and there is no glare or reflection. This is unique — most EU countries ban glasses.
What size is a French/Schengen visa photo?
35mm × 45mm — the standard European biometric format. Same as French passport photos.
Are French visa and passport photo requirements the same?
Yes, identical: 35×45mm, light grey or blue background, glasses allowed with clear lenses. The same photo works for both.
What digital format for France-Visas portal?
JPG or PNG format, maximum 120KB file size, minimum 400×600 pixels.
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Compliant photo in 2 minutes. Only $1.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
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Official source: https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F10619