France Identity Card 2025: renewal, France Identity, photo, price
Official guide to French CNI ✓ France Identity digital ✓ €25 EUR
Last updated: | Next revision: August 1, 2025
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Complete guide for French identity card 2025. National identity card, France Identity digital, prices and renewal process. Particularly popular among American expats in Paris and the French Tech. Compare with other EU countries: Germany (€37 EUR), Spain (€12 EUR), Italy (€22 EUR), Belgium (€20-100 EUR).
🆕 New in 2025: Digital health card integrated in France Identity! France first in Europe for complete digital identity ✨
💡 Insider tip: Avoid town halls in central Paris. Try Neuilly, Versailles or Saint-Cloud for less waiting.
"France Identity changed my life in France! Taxes, social security, everything from my phone. Revolutionary!" – Jennifer, developer from Silicon Valley
ℹ️ National Identity Card France 2025
The CNI is the official identity document issued by town halls. It's used for identification in France and travel within EU/Schengen. Now with France Identity integration for digital identity!
"Perfect service! Photo uploaded at 10:00, approved by town hall at 10:03. Magic!"
– Pierre, Engineer at BNP Paribas Paris
📋 Photo requirements (automatically verified by Rostrio):
• Neutral expression, looking straight ahead • White/light background • No glasses (if possible) • No hat/head covering • Format 35x45mm
💻 France Identity - French digital identity 2025
🆕 NEW: Digital health card in France Identity!
📱 How France Identity works:
Download the France Identity app on your smartphone
Scan your new CNI with the electronic chip
Activate your digital identity at town hall or at home
Access 1400+ services online public services
Digitally sign your official documents
🎯 What can you do?
Online procedures with all administrations
Digital signature of documents
Consult your personal data
Payment of taxes and duties
Digital car registration since June 2025
⚡ Benefits vs paper
More secure - strong authentication
On mobile - always with you
Faster - no queues
Free - no fees
Universal - all administrations
🌍 International comparison: France leader in European digital identity. France Identity more advanced than BankID (Sweden), DigiD (Netherlands) or SPID (Italy).
Go to your town hall website or via service-public.fr. In Paris, use the paris.fr website. Tip: Morning slots are less in demand.
Where to get biometric photo fastest?
Upload your photo to Rostrio.com for automatic verification according to French standards. Ready in 3 minutes, 100% approved.
How much does CNI renewal cost in total?
CNI renewal (loss/theft): €25 EUR
Photo (Rostrio): ~€8 EUR
Transport to town hall: €5-30 EUR
France Identity: Free
TOTAL: €38-63 EUR (≈ $42-69)
Can Americans/foreigners get a French CNI?
No - CNI is only for French citizens. Americans must first obtain French nationality. Alternative: Talent Passport allows residence and work in France, then obtain residence permit.
What's the difference between France Identity and FranceConnect?
France Identity: Mobile app for digital identity, electronic signature, official documents.
FranceConnect: Single sign-on system for online services.
Digital health card: Integrated in France Identity since March 2025.
How long to get the CNI?
CNI: 3-4 weeks delivery (no express)
France Identity: Immediate activation after receiving CNI
Residence permit: 2-4 months from application
Talent Passport: 2-3 weeks
Can I use CNI to travel outside EU?
No - CNI is only valid for EU/Schengen (30+ countries). For USA, Asia, Africa, etc. you need a French passport. Note: CNI not valid for UK post-Brexit.
What if I lose my CNI abroad?
Contact the nearest French consulate immediately. They can issue a travel document to return to France. Tip: Keep a photo of your CNI in the cloud before traveling.