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France Schengen Visa 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 plain light grey background, per ICAO 9303 and the France-Visas portal specification. Same format at every French consulate worldwide.
Can I apply for a French Schengen visa with a self-taken photo?
Yes. French consulates accept self-taken photos as long as they meet 35×45 mm format, light grey background, neutral expression, both eyes visible, no glasses, head centered. Our tool enforces all requirements automatically.
Which visa centres process French visa applications in my country?
France uses different operators by country: VFS Global (India, Nigeria, UK, US, Canada, Indonesia, many others), TLScontact (China, Vietnam, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Russia, some others), Capago (South Africa region). Your country-specific France-Visas portal page lists which operator handles your application.
How many photos do I need at the French visa centre?
French consulates typically require 2 identical photos at the visa application centre biometric appointment plus 1 digital JPG upload via France-Visas online portal. Our print-ready PDF lays out 6 photos per A4 sheet.
Will my photo be rejected if I wear glasses?
Yes. France banned glasses in biometric photos since 2016 — no exceptions for ordinary glasses.
Is the French visa photo different from a French passport photo?
No. Same 35×45 mm light grey background spec for both. Difference is who submits: French citizens submit passport photo at mairie; visa applicants submit at France-Visas centre.
Applying from a specific country?
Country-specific guides for visa applicants - VFS Global locations, common rejection reasons, and origin-specific spec issues.
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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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