French Passport Photo Examples
Common rejections: wrong background tone, face too small, glare on glasses, head covering (except allowed cases).
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Common reasons French Passport Photo Maker Online photos are rejected
Issuing authorities reject submissions that miss any of the items below. Our tool automatically corrects crop, background, and dimensions, but you still control the original capture — review this list before you upload.
- wrong_dimensions
- face_height_out_of_range
- background_white_not_allowed_for_titres
- shadows_or_poor_exposure
- expression_not_neutral
- head_covering_or_hair_obscuring_face
- thick_glasses_or_glare
Where we sourced these France specifications
Dimensions, background colour, and biometric framing on this page are compiled from the references below. Always reconfirm the latest guidance directly with the issuing authority before submitting an application.
- service-public.fr
- passeport.ants.gouv.fr
- diplomatie.gouv.fr
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