Passport, Visa, and ID Photos in French Guiana
Getting your official documents ready in French Guiana requires photos that meet strict official standards. You can use the tool above to crop your pictures correctly before printing them out.
Overview of Official Documents
When you apply for official identification in French Guiana, you must provide photographs that match exact legal requirements. These rules apply across several different application types.
French passport and child passport photos use a 35×45 mm size[1][2].
The listed sizes are 35×45 mm for a national identity card, driving licence, and international driving permit photo[3][4].
Residency and Visa Photo Requirements
The listed French residence permit photo size is 35×45 mm[5].
Travelers planning a trip can prepare a French visitor visa photo (35×45 mm) according to official consular standards[6]. Workers moving to the area need a French work-authorized residence permit photo (35×45 mm)[5].
Beyond standard identification and residency, recreational licenses also require pictures. You will need a French hunting permit photo (35×45 mm) and a French pleasure boat licence photo (35×45 mm) when completing those specific applications[7].
Size and Head Height Standards
Almost every official document in French Guiana shares a standard dimension of 35×45 mm[1][3]. However, the rules for head height vary depending on the document type.
For a French passport photo (35×45 mm), a French child passport photo (35×45 mm), and a French visitor visa photo (35×45 mm), the official head height must measure between 32 and 36 mm from the chin to the top of the head[1][2][6].
The supplied requirements do not set a head height for a national identity card, driving licence, international driving permit, or residence permit photo[3][4][5].
Printed Versus Digital Submissions
The listed submission options vary by document. Some are printed, while others allow printed or digital photos.
You must provide printed copies for the French passport photo (35×45 mm), French child passport photo (35×45 mm), French national identity card photo (35×45 mm), and French hunting permit photo (35×45 mm)[1][2][3][7].
The listed options include printed and digital photos for a driving licence, international driving permit, residence permit, visitor visa, and work-authorized residence permit[3][4][5][6][8].
Common Size Permits and Unregulated Head Heights
Certain recreational permits do not have a single official size mandated by rigid laws, although they still rely on a common size used across offices.
The hunting permit and pleasure boat licence photos use a common 35×45 mm size, with no single official size[7].
No head-height measurement is listed for the hunting permit or pleasure boat licence photos.
Practical Tips for Taking Your Photo
Taking a compliant photo at home saves time and effort before you submit your paperwork. Stand facing a bright window to let natural light illuminate your features evenly without casting harsh shadows behind you.
Keep your camera at eye level and maintain a neutral facial expression with your mouth completely closed. You can use the tool above to verify your framing and dimensions before printing out your photo sheet at a local kiosk.
Always double-check your application guidelines to confirm whether your specific document requires a physical print or an online file upload.
Frequently asked questions
What is the standard size for identification photos in French Guiana?
Do I need a printed photo for a French passport?
What head height is required for a French visitor visa?
The head height must measure between 32 and 36 mm[6].
Is the head height specified for national identity cards?
No, the head height for the French national identity card photo (35×45 mm) is not set[3].
Can I submit digital photos for a French residence permit?
Yes, French residence permits allow both printed and digital submission[5].