Mayotte

Mayotte residence permit photo (35×45 mm)

Required size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in). Your photo is processed on your device.

The issuing authority doesn't publish one photo size for this document, so the studio uses the size most often asked for. Check the current rules with the authority or organisation that issues it before you apply.

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Upload a portrait from your phone or take one with your camera.

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Photo requirements

  • Size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
  • Head size: not set by the authority
  • Background: White
  • Privacy: Processed on your device; the photo is not uploaded

Background

Put an accepted colour behind you. This happens on your device.

Download or print

Download a single photo, or a sheet with several copies to print at a photo kiosk.

💡 Printing tip

Save the sheet to your phone or a USB drive and order it at a photo kiosk as a standard 4×6-inch print.

Choose an ordinary photo print, not the passport photo service.

Official specification

Official nameTitre de séjour (carte de séjour temporaire, pluriannuelle ou carte de résident)
How you hand it inPrinted photo or digital upload
Photo size35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
Head height (chin to top of head)Not set by the authority
BackgroundWhite
GlassesTake them off, unless you can’t for medical reasons
Head coveringOnly for religious or medical reasons, with the face fully visible
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open

Mayotte Residence Permit Photo Guide

Prepare photos for a Mayotte residence permit application. The local checklist asks for recent, front-facing, bareheaded photos, but does not specify a photo size or background color[1].

Official Size Requirements

The local checklist does not specify a photo size[1]. Common foreign-resident cards include the carte de séjour temporaire, pluriannuelle, and carte de résident. A 35 × 45 mm crop is common French practice, but it is not a size published by the Préfecture de Mayotte.

You should always confirm the exact photo size with the issuing office before you submit your application to avoid delays. The head height is not set by the authority, so focus on centering your face clearly within the frame.

Background and Headwear Rules

The local checklist requires recent, front-facing, bareheaded identity photos[1]. However, the official rules do not publish a required background color[1].

The checklist does not specify a background color. It does require photos to be bareheaded[1].

Submission Methods and Digital Codes

You can submit your photos through paper applications or online portals depending on your specific procedure. For online ANEF applications, an e-photo code is used[2].

Mayotte's local checklist asks for three recent photos for paper submissions[1]. For online ANEF applications, an e-photo code is used[2].

Rules for Children and Minors

For an eligible minor applying for their own residence document, submit the minor's photo[1].

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

Step-by-Step Home Photography

The local checklist asks for recent, front-facing, bareheaded photos[1]. It does not specify how the photo must be taken or give a camera distance.

The checklist asks for recent, front-facing photos[1]. A 35 × 45 mm crop is common French practice, but the local authority does not publish it as a required size.

Checking Your Photo

Check that your photo is recent and front-facing[1].

The checklist requires a front-facing photo[1]. It does not specify expression, mouth, or eye-position rules.

Printing Your Photos at a Kiosk

If your application requires physical copies, follow the photo size requested for your procedure. The local checklist asks for three recent photos[1] but does not specify their size.

The local checklist asks for three recent photos for paper submissions[1]. It does not specify a required photo measurement.

Before You Go

For paper submissions, the local checklist asks for three recent photos[1].

Check the instructions for your procedure to see whether it requires printed photos or an e-photo code[2].

Frequently asked questions

What size is required for a Mayotte residence permit photo?

The local checklist does not specify a photo size[1]. A 35 × 45 mm crop is common French practice, but confirm the size required for your procedure.

Are glasses permitted in the photo?

The local checklist does not specify whether glasses are allowed[1].

Can I submit a digital photo online?

Yes, online ANEF applications use an e-photo code for digital submissions[2].

Do I need photos for my children?

For an eligible minor applying for their own residence document, submit the minor's photo[1].

What background color should I use?

The local checklist does not specify a background color[1].

How many physical photos should I bring?

Mayotte's local checklist asks for three recent photos for paper submissions[1].