French Schengen Visa & Passport Photo (35×45mm) — Free, No Upload
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France France Schengen Visa & Passport Photo Requirements
| Size | 35×45 mm |
| Pixels (300 DPI) | 413×531 px |
| Background | Plain light grey |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Eyes | Open and clearly visible |
Full Requirements Checklist
- ✓Size: 35×45 mm
- ✓Plain light grey background
- ✓Neutral expression, mouth closed
- ✓Both eyes open and clearly visible
- ✓No glasses
- ✓Taken within the last 6 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the French Schengen visa photo size?
French Schengen visa photos are 35×45 mm with a plain light grey background, per ICAO 9303 biometric standard. Same dimensions and background as the French passport photo (photo d'identité). France is one of the Schengen states that strictly requires light grey background — pure white may be rejected at French consulates.
I am applying for a French visa from India, Nigeria, or Indonesia — does this tool work?
Yes. The 35×45 mm French Schengen visa spec is identical at every French consulate worldwide and at every France-Visas application centre (VFS Global, TLScontact, Capago depending on country). Output is print-ready PDF for the biometric appointment plus a JPG for the online France-Visas portal upload.
What is France-Visas?
France-Visas (https://france-visas.gouv.fr) is the official online portal for short-stay Schengen visa applications to France. After completing the online form you receive a confirmation and then visit a France-Visas application centre (VFS Global in most countries) for biometric data collection. The 35×45 mm photo is uploaded to the portal AND submitted physically at the appointment.
Can French citizens use this tool for their own passport?
Yes. French citizens renewing their passport at a mairie or French consulate abroad can use the same 35×45 mm light grey background spec. ANTS (Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés) accepts self-taken photos. Note that some mairies operate photo booths on-site for a small fee — convenient if you prefer.
Can I wear glasses?
No. French biometric photo rules prohibit glasses for both passport and visa photos since 2016 — no medical or religious exceptions for ordinary glasses.
Is my photo uploaded to your servers?
No. All processing happens in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device — important for biometric data like a visa or passport photo.
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About the Author
Elena Dev, Founder of IDPhotoSnap
Elena Dev is the sole operator of IDPhotoSnap. Her work involves auditing the official photo specifications of 100+ countries against issuing-authority sources (embassies, government portals, ICAO 9303) and translating those rules into a browser-only tool that runs entirely on the user's device. The full 276-format specification dataset is published as MIT open data on GitHub. Source verification methodology and corrections policy are documented on the editorial standards page. Every article is written and reviewed by Elena Dev. Corrections: elena@idphotosnap.com.
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