New Caledonia residence permit photo (35×45 mm)

Official Photo Size and Count

The Haut-commissariat provides information and application checklists for residence permits in New Caledonia^[1][2]. The listed permit types include temporary, multi-year, resident, and permanent resident cards^[1].

When you prepare your official application package, the governing authority explicitly requires you to include three recent, matching, front-facing photos^[1]. Every single photograph must measure exactly 35×45 mm, which translates to approximately 1.38×1.77 inches^[1][2]. If you happen to be applying through student or professional tracks, you will follow this exact same shared residence-permit photo checklist^[1].

Head Height and Background Rules

Official guidelines provided by the local authority do not set a required head height measurement for your picture^[1]. Furthermore, the authority lists face-on, head uncovered photos and dimensions, but gives no background color^[1].

Because no specific background color is mandated, you can choose a neutral backdrop or contact the issuing office if you need clarification^[1]. When you are ready to prepare your image, you can use the tool above to format your photograph to the exact required proportions.

Glasses, Headwear, and Face Rules

The checklist requires your head to be uncovered in the photo^[1].

The official rules do not specify whether eyeglasses are allowed, so it is always safer to remove your glasses to prevent any issues^[1]. Keep your face directed straight toward the camera lens so that your facial features are completely clear and visible^[1].

Children and Family Members

Minor children do not generally need a residence card. Some eligible children may apply for a DCEM, a separate document; check its requirements with the authority^[2].

For other family members or different application types, you should review the exact requirements issued by the government office^[2]. Note that standard visas are issued by French consulates rather than the local authorities in New Caledonia^[2].

Printing and Submitting Your Photos

The checklist asks for three recent, matching, front-facing photos^[1].

You can arrange your correctly sized 35×45 mm photo onto a standard 4×6-inch photo template using the tool above. Take this image file to a standard printing kiosk to get physical copies that you can attach to your application files.

Taking Your Photo at Home Step by Step

You can easily take your ID photo at home by following a few simple preparation steps. Stand about one to one and a half meters away from the camera lens and keep the camera positioned at your exact eye level.

Face a large, bright window to capture clean, even lighting across your face without creating harsh shadows under your chin. Ask a trusted friend or family member to take the snapshot so your posture remains completely steady and your head stays straight.

Review the digital image thoroughly to verify that your facial features are sharp and clear before you process the file.

Common Reasons Photos Are Refused

The checklist requires three recent, matching, front-facing photos with your head uncovered, measuring 35 × 45 mm^[1].

Make sure you have three identical, recent, front-facing prints ready to hand in with your paperwork^[1]. Checking these elements carefully helps you avoid common mistakes during your application process.