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French driving licence (permis) photo
The permis de conduire photo is the standard French AFNOR format: 35×45 mm, face 32–36 mm, light grey or light blue background. ANTS applications take an e-photo code — a digital photo-plus-signature issued by accredited photographers and booths — or, without one, a printed photo-signature form sent by post.
- Size
- 35×45 mm
- Digital file
- 413×531 px JPEG
- Background
- light grey or blue
- Head height
- 70–80%
- Price
- €5.99 · once
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- Head size62.4% · 50–69%
- Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
- Backgroundwhite · σ 6
- Lightingeven
- Resolution1832px
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What is a France Driving Licence (Permis de Conduire) photo?
A permis de conduire photo is the standard French AFNOR photograph — 35×45 mm, face 32–36 mm, grey or blue background — submitted to ANTS either as an e-photo code (a digital photo with digitised signature from an accredited photographer or booth) or glued to a printed photo-signature form sent by post.
The two-route system makes the permis the most flexible of France's major documents: the postal form exists precisely for applicants without access to an e-photo provider, and one booth session can serve passport, CNI and permis at once.
Check your framing and background against the AFNOR geometry live in your browser before the booth session, and know exactly which submission route your application needs.
France Driving Licence (Permis de Conduire) photo requirements
| Size | 35×45 mm · 413×531 px @300 DPI |
|---|---|
| Digital file | 413×531px JPEG |
| Background | light grey or blue |
| Head height | 70–80% of frame height |
| Digital upload | accepted |
| Background editing | not permitted — we keep you compliant by not touching it |
- ANTS permis applications use an e-photo code (photo + digitised signature) from an accredited photographer or booth; without one, a printed photo-signature form is posted instead.
- Same 35×45 mm AFNOR standard as passport/CNI: face 32–36 mm, light grey or blue background, white rejected.
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
What you get for €5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (413×531px)
- Compliance report — everything we measured, printable
- Print-ready 10×15 cm sheet with 4 copies and cut lines
one-time payment — no subscription
Photos that pass
- Exact dimensions — 413×531px
- Plain light grey or blue background, evenly lit
- Head filling 70–80% of the frame
- Taken in the last 6 months, neutral expression
Photos that get rejected
- Edited, filtered or AI-retouched photos
- Shadows on the face or background
- Busy walls, gradients or the wrong background colour
- Head too large, too small, or off-centre
- Glare on glasses or tinted lenses
- Old photos, or photos of printed photos
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Correct pixels, DPI and file size for the portal, plus a print-ready sheet.
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Frequently asked questions
How is the permis photo submitted?
Two routes: an e-photo code entered in the ANTS application (issued by accredited photographers/booths, includes your digitised signature), or the 'formulaire photo-signature' printed from ANTS and posted with a photo glued on.
What are the photo rules?
The same AFNOR standard as passport and CNI: 35×45 mm, face 32–36 mm from chin to crown, light grey or blue uniform background, neutral expression, bare head, recent.
Can I reuse my passport booth photos?
Yes — a booth session typically prints multiple identical photos and can issue the e-photo code at the same time. One compliant session covers passport, CNI and permis.
Glasses for the licence photo?
Best removed. If worn: no thick frames, no tint, no glare, eyes fully visible — and consistency with your actual appearance matters for roadside checks.
Compliance, honestly
- We validate your photo against the official rules — we never retouch your face, and we only normalize the background where the destination country permits it.
- Every requirement is cited from official government sources, with the verification date shown on the page.
- You get a measured report, not a guarantee — final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07