Official Photo Requirements for Réunion Documents
Find the exact photo rules, sizes, and submission methods for passports, visas, and identity documents in Réunion.
Documents Covered in Réunion
If you live in Réunion and need to apply for official paperwork, you must provide photographs that meet strict government standards. This page covers several key documents you might need.
The rules apply to the French passport photo (35×45 mm)[1][2], the French child and baby passport photo (35×45 mm)[2], and the French national identity card photo (35×45 mm)[3]. You also need correct photos for the French driving licence photo (35×45 mm)[4] and the French international driving permit photo (35×45 mm)[5].
Other covered items include the French residence permit photo (35×45 mm)[6], the French visitor visa photo (35×45 mm)[7], the French student visa photo (35×45 mm)[8], the French naturalisation application photo (35×45 mm)[9], and the French hunting licence photo (35×45 mm)[10].
Standard Photo Dimensions
Almost all official applications in Réunion require a photo measuring 35 by 45 millimeters. This includes standard passports, identity cards, and driving licences[1][2][3][4].
For documents like the French international driving permit and the French residence permit, 35 by 45 millimeters is used as a common size even though no single official size is listed by the authorities[5][6].
Head Height Rules
Official rules for head height vary depending on the specific document you are requesting. For standard adult and child passports, identity cards, driving licences, and naturalisation applications, the precise head height is not set by the regulations[1][2][3][4][9].
In contrast, visa applications have strict measurements. Both the French visitor visa and the French student visa require your head height to measure between 32 and 36 millimeters[7][8].
Printed Versus Digital Submission
The verified information lists printed photos for passports, identity cards, international driving permits, naturalisation applications, and hunting licences[1][2][3][5][9]. Check your application instructions for submission details.
On the other hand, residence permit applications require digital submission[6]. If you are applying for a driving licence, a visitor visa, or a student visa, the authorities accept both printed and digital formats[4][7][8].
Using the Tool on This Page
Preparing your official photos does not have to be difficult or expensive. You can crop your images right in your browser using the tool above.
Your picture never leaves your device, keeping your personal data private. Once you finish cropping, you can arrange your photos on a standard four by six inch sheet to print at any local photo kiosk.
Practical Tips for Your Photo Session
To get the best results, face a bright window so natural light illuminates your face evenly. Avoid harsh shadows behind your head.
Keep the camera at your exact eye level, roughly one to one and a half meters away from your face. Ask a friend or family member to take the picture for you rather than taking a blurry selfie.
Frequently asked questions
What size do photos need to be for a Réunion passport?
Can I submit a digital photo for my French identity card?
No, identity cards require printed photos[3].
What head height is required for a student visa?
Your head height must measure between 32 and 36 millimeters[8].
Are residence permit photos submitted online or on paper?
Residence permit photos require digital submission[6].