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France: photo requirements

Requirements apply to the named service and route. This is not a claim that every document issued by France is covered.

Photo check only

Check the documented limits and submission route. This service does not create a replacement photo for these applications.

10-year residence card — ANEF photo

Photographer / authorised channel · Published requirements checked

Submission
e-photo code from a photographer or approved booth
  • A downloaded JPEG does not supply the required e-photo code.

Research reviewed 7 September 2026. The application authority decides acceptance.

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Driving licence renewal

Photographer / authorised channel · Published requirements checked

Submission
Digital photo-signature; a paper photo-signature form is offered as an alternative
  • Do not confuse an image file with the photo-signature service.

Research reviewed 7 September 2026. The application authority decides acceptance.

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Carte Vitale — online photograph

Photo file upload · Some requirements need confirmation

Pixels
Minimum 400×500; maximum 4000×6000
File size
50 KB–2 MB
Evidence
Certified answer by an ameli expert, 29 January 2026
  • Pixel and byte ranges are confirmed; accepted formats and complete appearance rules need the actual current upload instructions.

Research reviewed 7 September 2026. The application authority decides acceptance.

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Passport / national identity card

Depends on the application route · Some requirements need confirmation

Scope
Approved photographer/booth and exceptional on-site rules; check application route
  • No generic citizen-upload JPEG route established in this audit.

Research reviewed 7 September 2026. The application authority decides acceptance.

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