French Passport Photo in the UK
35 × 45 mm · light grey background · Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés (ANTS)
£6.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés (ANTS) on 12 October 2026.
About this photo
The French Passport, issued through the Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés (ANTS), has one rule that catches many people out: a white background is refused. Choose a plain light grey or light blue wall instead. The print is the standard 35 by 45 mm, with your face taking up 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown. You need a neutral expression, closed mouth and open eyes, facing the camera with no tilt. Glasses can stay on if the lenses are clear, the frames do not hide your eyes and there is no reflection. Make sure the photo was taken within the last six months.
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 | Only one photo is needed for a passport or identity card 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
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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 Passport photos
What size is a French Passport photo?
French Passport 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 Passport 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 Passport 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 Passport 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 Passport 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 (ANTS). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
How much does a French Passport 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 (ANTS)
Read the rules on the authority's website: Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés (ANTS) (service-public.gouv.fr).
Rules last checked against Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés (ANTS) on 12 October 2026.
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