Photo Rules for Wallis and Futuna Documents
Check the photo size and submission format listed for your Wallis and Futuna document before you apply.
Covered Documents
This guide covers several official documents issued or used in Wallis and Futuna. You will find specific rules for passports, national identity cards, driving licences, international driving permits, residence permits, visitor visas, work visas, and French naturalisation applications.
Photo sizes and submission methods vary by document. Check the relevant instructions before preparing your photo.
Passport and National Identity Cards
A Wallis and Futuna passport photo is listed as 35×45 mm, with print and digital submission options[1]. The supplied facts do not specify a head-height measurement.
A Wallis and Futuna national identity card photo is listed as 35×45 mm and submitted in print[2]. The supplied facts do not specify a head-height measurement.
Driving Licences and Permits
A Wallis and Futuna driving licence photo is listed as 32×25 mm and submitted in print[3]. The supplied facts do not specify a head-height measurement.
The supplied facts list a 32×25 mm printed photo for an international driving permit. They do not specify a head-height measurement[3].
Residence Permits and Visas
A 35×45 mm printed photo is listed for a residence permit[4][5]. The supplied facts do not specify a head-height measurement.
A 35×45 mm photo is listed as a commonly used size for visitor and work visas. Visitor visa photos are listed for print or digital submission, and work visa photos for print submission[4][5].
Naturalisation Applications
A French naturalisation application photo in Wallis and Futuna is listed as 35×40 mm and submitted in print[6]. The supplied facts do not specify a head-height measurement.
You must submit this photo as a printed copy along with your other application papers[6]. Because this size differs from standard passport dimensions, pay close attention when cropping your image.
Taking the Photo at Home
Taking a good photo at home is simple when you follow basic practical steps. Face a window for natural light, keep the camera at eye level, and ask someone else to take the picture instead of stretching your arm for a selfie.
Stand about one or two metres away from the camera to avoid distortion. Use a plain, light-coloured wall as your background so nothing distracts from your face. Avoid shadows behind your head by stepping slightly forward from the wall.
Keep your expression neutral, keep your mouth closed, and look straight into the camera lens. Make sure your eyes are open and clearly visible, without hair covering them. Remove glasses with thick frames or tinted lenses if they hide your eyes.
Checking and Printing Your Photo
You can use the tool above to crop your image to the correct dimensions easily. It helps you format your pictures so you can print them on a standard 4×6-inch photo sheet at home or at a local printing kiosk.
When you print at home, check your printer settings. Turn off any photo enhancement filters that change your natural skin tone. Print at 100 percent scale without auto-fit enabled so the final dimensions match the exact millimetre rules.
Trim the printed photo along its edges and check its dimensions with a ruler.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Wallis and Futuna passport photo?
A Wallis and Futuna passport photo must measure 35x45 mm[1].
Are digital submissions allowed for national identity cards?
No, national identity card photos must be submitted as printed copies[2].
What is the size for a driving licence photo?
Driving licence photos must measure 32x25 mm[3].
What are the rules for French naturalisation photos in Wallis and Futuna?
French naturalisation application photos must measure 35x40 mm and be submitted as printed copies[6].
Can I take my ID photo with a smartphone?
Yes, you can use a smartphone if someone else takes the picture, the lighting is bright and even, and you stand against a plain background.