French Polynesia Recreational Boat Licence Photo Guide
Prepare the correct photo for your French Polynesia recreational boat licence application. The tool above helps you size your picture properly.
Official Size and Dimensions
The Direction polynésienne des affaires maritimes within the Gouvernement de la Polynésie française manages your application for a recreational boat driving permit[1]. This official document is known as a permis de conduire en mer for coastal or offshore boating[1]. The local recreational boat driving permit is also known as a permis mer côtier or hauturier[1]. One recent identity photo is required for your file[1].
The notice asks for a recent identity photo that meets passport standards[1]. It does not give a separate numeric size or head-height measurement. The associated French passport-photo size is 35×45 mm.
Background and Setting
The official notice requires a recent identity photo that meets standard passport rules[1]. However, the guidance does not state the background color[1]. When you take your picture at home, look for a plain, neutral wall to stand in front of. Avoid walls with patterned wallpaper, hanging pictures, or messy shelves.
Use even lighting and a simple background so your face is clear.
Facial Expression and Mouth
You must use a strict neutral expression when the photo is taken[1]. Keep your mouth closed tightly[1]. Do not smile, laugh, or open your lips. Your face muscles should stay relaxed and completely natural.
The notice requires a recent identity photo to passport standards[1]. Follow the applicable passport-photo rules for face position and visibility.
Glasses and Headwear
The notice refers to passport standards for the photo[1]. Follow the applicable passport-photo rules if you wear glasses.
The notice refers to passport standards for the photo[1]. Follow the applicable passport-photo rules for headwear and face visibility.
Taking the Photo at Home
You can take your picture at home with a simple digital camera or a modern smartphone. Ask a friend or a family member to help you instead of taking a self portrait. Natural light works best for identity photos. Turn off your room flash to avoid red eyes and harsh facial shadows.
Hold the camera at your exact eye level. Stand about one to one and a half meters away from the lens. This distance stops your nose and face from looking distorted in the picture. Once you capture a clear shot, use the tool above to crop the image to the correct dimensions.
Printing and Submitting Your Photo
The notice requires a recent identity photo to passport standards[1]. It does not specify digital submission or a 4×6-inch print layout.
Print the photo and include it with your application[1].
Common Reasons for Refusal
The notice does not list reasons for refusing a photo or an application[1].
Make sure your head is centered properly and your shoulders are level in the frame. Check your picture closely against all known rules before you print it out. Taking a few extra minutes to review your photo saves you time and trouble with your boat licence paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the boat licence photo?
The authority publishes no single official size, but 35 by 45 mm is the size most often asked for[1].
Can I wear glasses in the photo?
Glasses are allowed under conditional rules, provided your eyes are clearly visible without lens glare[1].
What background color do I need?
The official notice requires a recent identity photo to passport standards and does not state the background color[1].
Is headwear allowed?
Headwear is permitted for religious or medical reasons only, and your face must remain fully visible[1].
Do I need a printed photo?
Yes, the application requires a printed photo submission[1].