Preparing Your Photo for a French Hunting Permit
The French hunting-permit application requires a recent color photo[1][2].
Official Size and Submission Rules
The Office français de la biodiversité issues the Permis de chasser in Guadeloupe[1][2]. You must attach a recent color photograph to your application form[1][2]. The official size required for this document is 35×45 mm, which equals about 1.38×1.77 inches[1][2]. You submit your completed application packet through your local departmental hunters' federation[1][2].
Applicants must be at least 15 years old to sit the hunting permit examination[1][2]. The sources describe a photo attached to the application; they do not specify a digital submission option[1][2].
Background and Photo Quality
The authority requires a standardised, recent identity photo, preferably in color; the form does not specify background color[1][2]. Because the form does not set a strict background tone, choosing a plain, neutral wall works best for your picture.
Good lighting helps your photo look clear, sharp, and easy for officials to review. Try to face a bright window or use even indoor lighting to avoid heavy shadows on your face or behind your head. Keep your camera at eye level about one to one and a half meters away from you. Asking someone else to take the picture helps you maintain a straight, natural posture without any distortion.
Head Height, Glasses, and Expression
The official authority has not set a specific head height requirement for this permit photo[1][2]. However, framing your face clearly in the center of the 35×45 mm frame is standard practice for all official identity pictures.
The cited form does not specify rules for glasses, headwear, or facial expression[1][2].
Taking Your Photo at Home Step by Step
You can easily take your own identity photo at home using a digital camera or a smartphone. Find a well-lit spot in your home facing natural light coming from a nearby window. Stand a short distance away from a plain background so you do not cast dark shadows on the wall.
Ask a trusted friend or family member to take the picture while standing directly in front of you at your exact eye level. Take several photos in a row so you can choose the one with the clearest focus and the best lighting. Once you select a good digital shot, you can upload it to the tool above to crop it accurately to the 35×45 mm dimensions.
Preparing Your Print or Digital File
Attach a recent color photo measuring 35 × 45 mm to the application form[1][2].
Once printed, use scissors or a paper cutter to trim the photo carefully along the guidelines. Make sure the final cut matches the exact 35×45 mm size before you attach it to your official application form. If you are submitting your documents digitally, check whether your departmental federation requires specific file types or maximum file size limits.
Common Reasons Photos Are Refused
Authorities often refuse identification photos if they are old, blurry, or pixelated. Always use a recent picture that shows your current appearance accurately[1][2]. Grainy images taken in poor lighting conditions or with a low-resolution camera will likely get rejected by the office.
Another common issue is incorrect sizing or poor cropping during the preparation stage. If your face is positioned too close to the edge or the dimensions do not match 35×45 mm, the department may ask you to provide a new copy. Double-check all your measurements and requirements before you send your final application packet to the hunters' federation.