Monaco Passport, Visa, and ID Photos
Get official photo requirements and details for Monégasque identification documents, and use the tool above to format your images.
Overview of Monaco Identification Documents
When you apply for official documents in the Principality of Monaco, you need to provide correctly sized photographs that match local administrative standards. This page covers several specific documents issued in the country. These include the Monégasque passport photo (35×45 mm), the Monégasque baby passport photo (35×45 mm), and the Monégasque national identity card photo (35×45 mm).
You also need appropriate pictures for the Monaco residence permit photo (35×45 mm), the Monégasque driving licence photo (35×45 mm), and the Monaco international driving permit photo (35×45 mm). Each of these documents has its own application procedures, legal basis, and submission formats that you must follow carefully.
Passport and Baby Passport Requirements
When applying for an adult passport, you must follow the rules outlined in official administrative application files[1]. The Monégasque passport photo (35×45 mm) requires a physical, printed copy to include with your paper application package[1].
The listed information gives 35×45 mm and printed submission for the baby passport photo[1]. The cited source does not establish whether an official head-height measurement is set.
Identity Cards and Residence Permits
The cited legal text governs Monégasque identity cards[2]. The listed information gives 35×45 mm as a common photo size, but source[2] does not establish that dimension or say it is widely accepted.
The cited ministerial order concerns foreign nationals’ residence in Monaco[3]. The listed information gives 35×45 mm as a common size for the residence permit photo; the source does not establish that there is no official size requirement.
Driving Licences and International Permits
The cited ministerial order concerns driving licences[4]. The listed information gives 35×45 mm as a common size for the licence photo; it does not establish that no official size is mandated.
If you plan to drive outside the country, you may need an international permit translation document. The Monaco international driving permit photo (35×45 mm) also uses this common size approach, though it requires printed submission rather than digital upload[4].
Submission Formats: Printed Versus Digital
Different Monégasque documents require different submission methods depending on the agency handling your request. While passports and international driving permits call for physical printed copies[1][4], other items like identity cards, residence permits, and domestic driving licences are submitted in digital formats[2][3][4].
You can easily prepare your image files using the tool above to crop them to the correct dimensions before printing your sheet or uploading your digital file.
Practical Tips for Your Photo Session
To get a clear and acceptable picture at home, face a window for even natural lighting and keep the camera at eye level about one to one and a half meters away from your face. Ask a friend or family member to take the photo rather than trying to hold the camera yourself for a selfie.
Check that your facial expression is neutral and your mouth is closed completely. Remove hats, head coverings, and tinted glasses unless they are required for certified medical conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What size is required for a Monégasque passport photo?
The required size is 35×45 mm, and it must be submitted as a printed copy[1].
Are baby passport photos required in Monaco?
Yes, infants need a Monégasque baby passport photo (35×45 mm) submitted in printed form[1].
Does the official source set a mandatory head height?
Are identity card photos submitted digitally or printed?
The Monégasque national identity card photo (35×45 mm) is submitted digitally[2].
Do driving licences use a single official size?
The Monégasque driving licence photo (35×45 mm) uses a common size with no single official size strictly mandated[4].