French Polynesia Passport, Visa, and ID Photos
Getting your documents right in French Polynesia requires a compliant photo for passports, IDs, visas, and licenses. You can prepare these images easily using the tool above.
Documents Covered in French Polynesia
This page covers several official documents for French Polynesia. You will need a photo for a French passport photo (35×45 mm)[1], a French child passport photo (35×45 mm)[2], and a French national identity card photo (35×45 mm)[3].
The site also covers a French Polynesian driving licence photo (35×45 mm)[4], an international driving permit photo (35×45 mm), and a French Polynesia residence permit photo (35×45 mm)[5].
Other supported papers include the French Polynesia long-stay visa photo (35×45 mm)[6], a French naturalisation application photo (35×45 mm)[7], a professional fisherman’s booklet photo (35×45 mm)[8], and a French Polynesia recreational boat licence photo (35×45 mm)[9].
Uniform Photo Dimensions
Almost every official application in French Polynesia shares the exact same physical dimensions. Whether you apply for a French passport[1], an identity card[3], or a residence permit[5], the required size is 35×45 mm.
This standard dimension applies across nearly all local and national administrative needs in the territory. You can crop your digital image to this precise size using the tool above before printing.
Head Height Rules
The supplied requirements do not set a head-height measurement for French passport, child passport, identity card, or driving licence photos[1][2][3][4].
The supplied requirements also do not set a head-height measurement for residence permits, long-stay visas, naturalisation applications, professional fisherman's booklets, or boat licences[5][6][7][8][9].
Printed Versus Digital Submission
Most applications in French Polynesia require physical, printed copies rather than digital files. For instance, you must submit printed photos for a French passport[1], a child passport[2], an identity card[3], and a residence permit[5].
Naturalization applications[7], long-stay visas[6], and professional fisherman booklets[8] also require printed formats. However, the French Polynesian driving licence photo allows for both printed and digital submission methods[4].
Official Size Versus Common Size
Some documents have strict, single official sizes mandated by government decrees. Documents like the French passport[1], identity card[3], and residence permit[5] follow strict official size rules.
In contrast, other documents rely on a common size with no single official size mandated by law. These include the international driving permit, the French Polynesia long-stay visa, and the recreational boat licence.
The listed common size for these documents is 35×45 mm[10][6][9].
Practical Tips for Your Photo Session
Take your photo in a well-lit room facing a bright window to get natural lighting on your face. Keep the camera at your eye level, roughly one to one and a half meters away from you.
Ask a friend or family member to take the picture so your hands stay steady and your posture remains natural. Check that your expression is neutral with your mouth closed and your eyes open before you save the image.
Checking Your Final Print Sheet
When you format your photo into a sheet, make sure it fits a standard four by six inch photo paper size. You can easily print this sheet at a local store or kiosk in French Polynesia.
Check the dimensions with a ruler before you submit your application to avoid any rejections.
Frequently asked questions
What size do I need for a French passport in French Polynesia?
The official size for a French passport photo is 35×45 mm[1].
Can I submit a digital photo for my French Polynesia driving licence?
Yes, the French Polynesian driving licence allows for both printed and digital submission[4].
Is there a specific head height rule for a French national identity card?
No, the head height requirement is not set for a French national identity card photo[3].
Do I need printed photos for a French Polynesia residence permit?
Yes, applications for a French Polynesia residence permit require printed photo submissions[5].
Are long-stay visa photos strictly regulated by size?
The long-stay visa uses a common size of 35×45 mm, though there is no single official size mandated[6].