France Driving Licence Photo Requirements (Permis de Conduire) 2026
The French driving licence (permis de conduire) uses the same 35×45 mm biometric photo specification as the French passport and Carte Nationale d'Identité. Light background, head 32–36 mm, no glasses. The ANTS portal accepts the same e-photo code from Photomaton booths used for passports and ID cards.
Key details
- Same 35×45 mm biometric spec as the French passport and CNI.
- ANTS e-photo code from Photomaton booths is valid for the driving licence.
- EU-standard credit-card format licence since 2013 — biometric photo required.
Shared rules with the country overview
These apply to every document this country issues — see the full breakdown on the country page.
Background
Plain light grey is the strict French standard. White is not officially accepted because it makes the head outline blend in.
Expression and eyes
Completely neutral expression, mouth closed, no smile. Both eyes open, looking straight at the camera.
Glasses
Since 2017, French biometric photos no longer permit glasses. You must remove them for the photo.
Recency
The photo must have been taken within the last six months and must look exactly like you today.
Frequently asked questions
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