Preparing Your French International Driving Permit Photo
Get your photo ready for a French international driving permit by following the official standards and preparing a printed copy for your application.
Understanding the Size and Requirements
The official page requires a printed photo with the international driving-permit application but does not state its dimensions[1]. The usual French ID-photo crop is 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 inches); confirm the size required for your application.
The authority does not state a photo size. A 35 × 45 mm crop is a commonly used French identity-photo size, but confirm the size needed for your application.
Submission by Post
After making the online request, you send a printed photo by post[1]. This means you cannot just upload a digital file and finish your task online.
Send the printed photo by post after making the online request[1].
Taking the photo at home
Taking your picture at home gives you time to set up the right environment. Look for a clean, plain wall to stand in front of.
The photo must comply with French identity-photo standards[1]. The cited page does not specify a background color or lighting setup.
Background and Lighting Specifications
Your photo must comply with French identity-photo standards, though the issuing page does not state a background color[1].
The cited page does not specify a background color or a required distance from the background[1].
Head Position and Expression Guidelines
The cited page does not specify a head-height measurement[1].
The cited page does not specify posture, expression, or mouth-position rules[1].
Checking your photo
Before printing, check that the photo is clear.
Check that the photo is clear and follows the applicable French identity-photo standard[1].
Preparing and Printing Your Photo Sheet
If you prepare a printed photo, use the size required for your application. The official page does not prescribe a 4 × 6-inch sheet or a paper finish[1].
The cited page does not prescribe a paper finish or photo dimensions[1].
Common Reasons Photos Are Refused
The photo must meet the applicable French identity-photo standards[1]. The cited page does not list specific rejection causes or rules for glasses.
The cited page does not list specific rejection causes or rules for glasses[1].
Final Checks Before You Mail
Before you put your printed photo into the envelope, perform a final inspection. Check that the print is sharp, clear, and clean with no smudges on the surface.
The cited page says to send a printed photo by post after the online request[1].
Frequently asked questions
What size do I need for a French international driving permit photo?
The authority publishes no single official size, but 35 by 45 millimeters is the size most often asked for[1].
How do I submit the photo for my application?
You submit a printed photo by post after making your online request[1].
What background color is required?
The photo must comply with French identity-photo standards, though the issuing page does not state a background color[1].
Does the authority set a specific head height rule?
The cited page does not state a head-height measurement[1].
Who issues the international driving permit?
It is issued by the Ministry of the Interior and France Titres[1].