French Child Passport Photo Requirements for Mayotte
Get ready to prepare a passport photo for your child or baby in Mayotte. Follow these official rules to meet every requirement.
Official Size and Head Measurements
Your child or baby needs a passport photo that measures exactly 35 by 45 millimeters[1][2]. In inches, this size is 1.38 by 1.77 inches[1][2]. The official size comes straight from the French government and applies to minor passports in Mayotte[1][2].
When you frame the shot, pay close attention to the head height. The distance from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head must measure between 32 and 36 millimeters[1][2]. Keep the camera at your child's eye level and about 1 to 1.5 meters away to get the right proportions without distorting their features.
Background and Lighting
The background behind your child must be a uniform light-colored background; official examples include light blue or light grey[1][2]. White is prohibited[1][2].
Good lighting helps you avoid shadows on the face or the background. Face your child toward a bright window for soft, even light. Turn off any flash to prevent red-eye or harsh glare on the skin. Keep your child still while you take the picture so the image stays sharp and clear.
Expression and Rules for Infants
Your child must display a neutral expression with the mouth closed[1][2]. Babies can be hard to photograph, but the rules still apply. Children require their own photo[1][2].
Use a recent, recognizable image that follows the same portrait rules[1][2]. For infants, photograph them without another person visible[1][2]. Laying your baby on a plain light-colored sheet on the floor can help you snap the picture from directly above while keeping them safe and flat.
Glasses and Head Coverings
If your child wears glasses, special rules apply because glasses are conditional[1][2]. The frames must not cover the eyes, and there must be no glare on the lenses. Tinted lenses are not allowed in passport photos.
Headwear is permitted for religious-medical-only[1][2]. If your child wears a head covering for these reasons, the face must remain clearly visible from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead, and both edges of the face must show clearly. Everyday hats, caps, or hairbands are not allowed.
Printed Submission and Professional Rules
Applications in Mayotte require printed submission[1][2]. One printed photo is supplied by the applicant through an authorized photographer or approved booth[1][2]. The application is then received at a mairie equipped for passports[1][2].
The official rules state that you need a photo from a professional source or approved booth[1][2]. Because of this official requirement, you should check your local rules before you submit[1][2]. The authority decides whether your photo meets all standards.
Preparing and Testing with the Tool
Even though the official rules point to authorized photographers or approved booths, you can still use the tool above to help you rehearse, check a photo, or prepare a copy[1][2]. The tool lets you crop your picture to the exact 35 by 45 millimeter size and check the head height.
You can arrange your cropped photo onto a standard 4x6-inch sheet to print at a local photo kiosk. Printing your test shots at home or at a kiosk lets you practice getting the lighting and background right before you visit an approved provider.