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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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Each country has its own size and head proportions — switching reloads the exact spec.
France Visa (Schengen) spec
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (ICAO format) |
| Head height | 32–36 mm (chin to top of skull, excluding hair — 70–80%) |
| Background | Plain light-coloured — light grey or light blue (white not allowed) |
| Digital upload | Bring an ICAO-format printed photo (35×45 mm) with your application — every file needs a hard copy, even when your biometrics are reused. Many consulates ask for two photos; check your checklist. |
Source: France-Visas (Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères) — FAQ and consulate checklists · verified 2026-10-09
France Visa (Schengen) photo — requirements & how to
French Schengen visa files need an ICAO-format photo: 35×45 mm with the face 32–36 mm, on a plain light background. One detail trips people up — France does not allow white backgrounds; light grey or light blue only. Bring a printed copy even if your biometrics are on file.
Key rules for Visa
- ICAO format: 35×45 mm (some French checklists state a 35–40 mm width)
- White background is not allowed — use plain light grey or light blue
- Head bare (tête nue), facing square-on, neutral expression, mouth closed
- Glasses: eyes visible, no reflection, no tinted lenses
- Taken recently — usually within 6 months
How to make your Visa 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
What size photo for a France visa?
35 × 45 mm ICAO format; face 32–36 mm (70–80% of the photo).
Can the background be white for a France visa photo?
No — French rules prohibit white backgrounds for visa photos. Plain light grey or light blue is standard.