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Tip: for a physical application, print the 4×6″ sheet at a photo lab or pharmacy and cut along the lines. For online applications, use the digital file.
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France Driving Licence (Permis de conduire) spec
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Head height | 32–36 mm (chin to skull, excluding hair — 70–80%) |
| Background | Plain light-coloured — light grey / light blue (white not allowed) |
| Digital upload | Online applications require a photo-signature numérique (e-photo) from an ANTS-approved photographer or booth (22-digit code) — a scanned print isn't accepted. If no approved service is used, a paper photo-signature form (FPS) must be mailed. |
Source: France Titres — ANTS (permisdeconduire.ants.gouv.fr), official driving-licence portal · verified 2026-10-09
France Driving Licence (Permis de conduire) photo — requirements & how to
French driving licence (permis de conduire) applications use the 35×45 mm identity-photo standard — but with a catch: the photo must be produced as a photo-signature numérique (e-photo) by an approved photographer or booth, with a 22-digit code entered into the online application. This page documents the exact spec your booth photo must meet.
Key rules for Driving licence
- Important: the final photo must come from an approved process — taken by a professional or in an ANTS-approved photo booth; a home-made photo can't be submitted directly
- Format: 35 × 45 mm identity photo — colour, light plain background, front view, no headwear, eyes visible and open
- Scanned or photocopied photos are not accepted
- The approved booth issues a 22-digit e-photo code for the online application
- This page shows the spec so you know what your booth photo must look like
How to make your Driving licence photo here
- Upload a straight-on photo (plain light background, even lighting, no glasses).
- Check the blue guide — chin to crown must fit the head guide. Use “Auto-fit head” first.
- Watch the live checks: head size, centering, resolution, background.
- Click Generate and download the digital size and/or the 4×6″ print sheet.
FAQ
Can I make my French driving licence photo at home?
Not for the final submission — the e-photo must come from an ANTS-approved photographer or photo booth. Use this page to check what the spec requires.
What size is the French permis photo?
35 × 45 mm: colour, light plain background, front-facing, eyes visible and open, no headwear.