Guadeloupe Passport, Visa, and ID Photo Guide
Get the right photo size for your official documents in Guadeloupe with clear rules and simple steps.
Official Photo Standards in Guadeloupe
French identity documents generally use a 35×45 mm photo[1][2]. Use the instructions for your specific document to confirm its size and submission method.
For passport photos, the rules require you to face the camera with your head straight[1]. Follow the instructions for your specific document.
Passports and National Identity Cards
Adult and child passport applications require a 35x45 mm photo[1][2]. The official head height from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head must measure between 32 and 36 mm[1][2].
National identity card photos are 35×45 mm with a 32–36 mm head height, and are submitted as physical prints[1][2]. Keep your expression calm and natural.
Visas and Residence Permits
French visitor and long-stay visa photos measure 35×45 mm, with a head height of 32–36 mm[2][3][4]. The listed submission methods include print and digital options.
Residence permit and minor foreigner circulation document photos also measure 35×45 mm. The verified facts do not set a specific head-height requirement for residence permits; these photos may be submitted in print or digitally[2][5][6].
Driving Licences and Permits
French driving licence and international driving permit photos are 35×45 mm in size. The verified facts list no specified head height requirement for either document[2][7][8].
You can submit driving licence photos in both printed and digital formats[7]. Hunting permit applications also use the standard 35x45 mm size with no set head height requirement in the official guidelines[2][9].
Taking the Photo at Home
Set up a clean, solid, light-colored background behind you without any patterns or texture. Natural light from a window facing you works best, but avoid harsh shadows falling across your face or behind your head. Turn off any overhead lights that create odd glints.
Ask a helper to take the picture using a digital camera or smartphone. Stand about one to one and a half meters away from the camera, and keep the lens at your eye level. Do not use a selfie stick or take a selfie, as arm length can distort your face shape and make your nose look too large.
Checking Your Photo
Look closely at your raw picture before you crop it. Make sure your expression is neutral with your mouth closed, and your eyes are open and looking straight ahead.
Check that your hair does not cover your eyes, eyebrows, or face, and remove any thick glasses frames that block your eyes. Official rules require clear lenses without any tint or glare[1][2]. Make sure your shoulders are square to the camera and your posture is upright.
Printing and Cutting
Upload your image to the tool above to crop it correctly to the required 35x45 mm standard. You can save your cropped photo on a standard 4x6-inch sheet alongside multiple copies and print it easily at a local photo kiosk or home color printer using glossy photo paper.
Use a sharp pair of scissors or a paper cutter to trim your printed photos neatly along the crop lines. Keep your fingers away from the ink surface so you do not smudge the picture before you submit your paperwork.
Avoiding Common Mistakes
For passport photos, the rules call for a neutral expression and closed mouth, and prohibit tinted lenses[1]. Follow the requirements for your specific document.
Make sure your eyes are fully visible and not blocked by heavy frames or hair. Head coverings are generally not allowed unless worn for religious reasons, and even then, your face must remain fully visible from the chin to the forehead[1][2].
Frequently asked questions
What size do passport and ID photos need to be in Guadeloupe?
Can I print my ID photo at home?
You can format your photo onto a standard 4x6-inch template using the tool above and print it out as a regular photo print at any local printing kiosk.
Are digital photo submissions allowed for residence permits?
Residence permit photos may be submitted in print or digitally[5]. Check the instructions for your application channel.