🇾🇹 Mayotte passport and ID photos

Documents Covered and Standard Sizes

This guide covers twelve common documents for residents and visitors in Mayotte. These include the French adult passport photo (35×45 mm), French child or baby passport photo (35×45 mm), French national identity card photo (35×45 mm), and the French driving licence photo (35×45 mm)^[1][2].

It also covers the French international driving permit photo (35×45 mm), Mayotte residence permit photo (35×45 mm), Mayotte short-stay visa to metropolitan France photo (35×45 mm), French visitor visa photo (35×45 mm), French student visa photo (35×45 mm), French work authorization application photo (35×45 mm), French naturalisation application photo (35×45 mm), and the Republican identity document for a foreign minor photo (35×45 mm)^{[1][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]}.

The listed size for each document is 35×45 mm. Source^[1] sets the size for passport and national identity photos; the other listed sizes come from the corresponding application sources^{[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]}.

Head Height and Framing Rules

For several key documents, the government sets exact measurements for your head. French adult passports, child passports, national identity cards, visitor visas, and student visas require your head height from the chin to the top of the head to measure between 32 and 36 mm^[1].

The listed information does not specify a head-height measurement for these other applications. Check each application’s current instructions for its photo requirements.

Even when no specific head height is mandated, you should center your face clearly and keep the camera at eye level about 1 to 1.5 meters away.

Background and Lighting Requirements

Official rules require a plain background for your photos. You must use a plain background in light blue or grey^[1]. White backgrounds are not accepted by the authorities.

Make sure there are no shadows on your face or behind your head. Face a bright window or use even indoor lighting so your features stand out clearly against the light blue or grey backdrop.

Submission Formats: Printed Versus Digital

Passport and national identity card applications require a printed photo^[1]. The short-stay visa checklist and the foreign minor identity document checklist also call for a photo^[5][10]; check those sources for the required submission details.

The listed information gives digital submission for work authorization applications^[4], and both printed and digital submission for driving licences, international driving permits, residence permits, student visas, and naturalisation applications^{[2][3][4][7][8][9]}. Check the relevant application instructions to confirm the accepted format.

If you need printed copies, you can use the tool above to format your photo into a standard 4x6 print sheet that you can print at any local kiosk.

Practical Tips for Taking Your Photo

Keep your expression neutral with your mouth closed and look directly into the camera lens. Do not smile, frown, or tilt your head in any direction.

Remove your glasses and any headwear unless you wear them for religious reasons. Your face must remain fully visible from the bottom of your chin to the top of your forehead, and your eyes must be completely open and visible.