Monaco photo specifications
Photo sizes and rules for 1 document issued in Monaco, taken from the issuing authorities and linked to their official pages.
At a glance
The Monegasque passport is the document covered for Monaco. The Passport Service of the General Secretariat of the Government issues it and asks for one printed photo, 35 x 45 mm (written 4.5 x 3.5 cm), taken by a professional photographer, in colour, under 6 months old, on a light background. White is prohibited, and photo-booth or personal photos are refused.
Overview
The Monegasque passport is issued by the Passport Service, part of the General Secretariat of the Government, at the Ministry of State in Monaco. Only Monegasque nationals can apply. You file at the Ministry of State reception or by post, with original documents and a paper photograph.
Unlike countries where an office takes the picture, Monaco asks you to supply a professionally made print and publishes a precise list for it: no smile, no glasses, bare head, a light background and no white. Each child needs a personal passport and the same photo. The passport page sets the rules out in full.
Photo specifications by document
Passports
| Document | Print size | Digital size | Background |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport | 35 × 45 mm | — | Light background only |
Frequently asked questions
The Passport Service (Service des passeports) of the General Secretariat of the Government. You apply at the Ministry of State reception in Monaco, or by post, using the adult or minor form.
The Passport Service writes the format as 4.5 x 3.5 cm, which is 35 x 45 mm in portrait. It asks for one printed colour photograph taken by a professional photographer in the last 6 months.
No. The Passport Service says the photo must be on a light background only and a white background is prohibited. It also refuses photo-booth, personal and scanned photos.
Nearby countries
Other countries in Western Europe:
Official sources
- Government of Monaco, MonServicePublic. Obtenir un passeport monégasque monservicepublic.gouv.mc. Checked 3 November 2026.
Cite this page
"Monaco photo specifications". WorldPhotoSpecs. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://worldphotospecs.org/monaco