French Driving Licence (permis de conduire) Photo in the UK

35 × 45 mm · light grey background · Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés (France Titres - ANTS)

£6.99 digital file

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Rules last checked against Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés (France Titres - ANTS) on 12 October 2026.

About this photo

French Driving Licence (permis de conduire) photos are printed at 35 by 45 mm, the size the Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés (France Titres - ANTS) works with. The background must be plain light grey or light blue, evenly lit and free of shadows. Taken less than 6 months ago and a good likeness; sharp, no folds or marks. This one is still a paper process, which means printed photos and no online upload. Head height from chin to crown is 32 to 36 mm. The French ANTS online driving licence application uses a digital photo-signature code from an approved photographer or booth. We make the French Driving Licence (permis de conduire) photo to this specification from your own picture and show you the result before you pay.

Photo requirements

French Driving Licence (permis de conduire) photo requirements
Photo size	35 × 45 mm
Background	light grey, also accepted: light blue
Head size	70–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Glasses	Allowed. Not required; frames must not be thick or hide the eyes; no tinted, coloured or reflective lenses.
Head coverings	Not allowed. The head must be bare (no hat, scarf or headband).
Head position	Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rules	Online application: a digital photo-signature (e-photo code) is requested; to send a paper ID photo instead, download and post the photo-signature deposit form offered at the end of the application; Taken less than 6 months ago and a good likeness; sharp, no folds or marks; Face 32-36 mm (70-80%) from chin to top of head, hair excluded; Plain light background such as light blue or grey; a white background is forbidden; Neutral expression, mouth closed; colour strongly recommended; The photo must be taken by an authorised professional or in a booth using an approved system

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background — Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing — No smiling with teeth showing

Illustration of a rejected photo: light reflects off the glasses and hides the eyes — No glare on glasses

Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background — No shadows on the face or background

Illustration of a rejected photo: the head is tilted to one side — Do not tilt your head

How it works

1. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
3. Download and use it
Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Questions about French Driving Licence (permis de conduire) photos

What size is a French Driving Licence (permis de conduire) photo?

French Driving Licence (permis de conduire) photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does a French Driving Licence (permis de conduire) photo need?

A plain light grey background (light blue is also accepted), with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.

Can I wear glasses in a French Driving Licence (permis de conduire) photo?

Yes. Not required; frames must not be thick or hide the eyes; no tinted, coloured or reflective lenses.

Can I smile in a French Driving Licence (permis de conduire) photo?

No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.

Can I wear a head covering?

Not allowed. The head must be bare (no hat, scarf or headband).

Can I take a French Driving Licence (permis de conduire) photo at home?

Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés (France Titres - ANTS). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

How much does a French Driving Licence (permis de conduire) photo cost in the UK?

£6.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.

What if something is wrong with my photo?

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Official source: Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés (France Titres - ANTS)

Read the rules on the authority's website: Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés (France Titres - ANTS) (service-public.gouv.fr).