Mexican Passport
Mexico
35×45 mm colour photos matching SRE consular specifications.
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Mexican Passport — key specifications
At-a-glance summary of the official Mexico photo template. Every value below is enforced automatically when you upload your image.
| Physical size | 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 413 × 531 px (300 DPI) |
| Background | Plain white |
| Max file size | 5120 KB (JPEG) |
| Head coverage | 70–80% |
| Print sheet | 4x6 · 8 |
Requirements
Check dimensions and official rules on this page.
- Physical: 35mm × 45mm
- Digital: 413–413px × 531–531px
- Max file size: 5120 KB
White background, no glasses, neutral face, ears visible—often within 30 days of application.
Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores — Mexican passport rules
Mexico's Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE) publishes Mexican passport-photo rules. The 35 × 45 mm size with plain white background applies; SRE additionally requires the photo to be taken within the last 6 months and uses a 70–80% face coverage envelope.
Why use this Mexican Passport tool
- $3.99Final photo + 4×6 print sheet. No subscription. Studios typically charge $15 – $30 for the same output.
- Free previewYou only pay once a watermarked preview confirms the crop, background, and biometric framing meet the spec.
- Refund if non-compliantIf our output fails the issuing-authority checklist, we refund — see our refund policy.
Common reasons Mexican Passport photos are rejected
Issuing authorities reject submissions that miss any of the items below. Our tool automatically corrects crop, background, and dimensions, but you still control the original capture — review this list before you upload.
- wrong_passport_photo_size
- background_not_white
- glasses_or_accessories_obscuring_face
- photo_older_than_30_days_where_required
- expression_not_neutral
- low_resolution_or_blurry_print
- visible_retouching
Mexican Passport — common questions
What size is a Mexican passport photo?
35 × 45 mm with plain white background, head coverage 70 – 80% of photo height. The Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE) standardised on this ICAO-aligned size in 2018. The same photo works for Mexican passport renewals at consulates abroad and at Mexico City passport offices.
Can I use my US passport photo for a Mexican passport?
No. The US uses 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) square; Mexico uses 35 × 45 mm rectangular ICAO. The dimensions don't match. If you're a dual citizen renewing both passports, take one source photo and reformat for each country — our tool does this from a single upload.
What is the official Mexican Passport size?
The official Mexican Passport size is 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in). For digital uploads it equals 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI.
What background color is required for a Mexican Passport?
Mexican Passport photos must be taken on a plain white background, evenly lit and free of shadows or patterns.
How big should the face appear in a Mexican Passport photo?
The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height, with eyes positioned in the upper-middle of the frame and a neutral expression looking straight at the camera.
Can I take a Mexican Passport photo at home?
Yes. Use a recent phone photo against a plain wall, with even daylight and no glasses. Our tool then crops, recolors the background, and resizes to the official 35 mm × 45 mm template.
Can I print the Mexican Passport at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
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Where we sourced these Mexico specifications
Dimensions, background colour, and biometric framing on this page are compiled from the references below. Always reconfirm the latest guidance directly with the issuing authority before submitting an application.
- sre.gob.mx
- consulmex.sre.gob.mx
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