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Mexican Passport Photo Requirements

White background, no glasses, neutral face, ears visible—often within 30 days of application.

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Mexican Passport Photo Maker Online processed sample

Requirements

  • Physical: 35mm × 45mm
  • Digital: 413413px × 531531px
  • Max file size: 5120 KB
  • Background: white

Mexican Passport Photo Maker Online — 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 Photo Maker Online size?

The official Mexican Passport Photo Maker Online 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 Photo Maker Online?

Mexican Passport Photo Maker Online 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 Maker Online 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 Maker Online 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 Photo Maker Online at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?

Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.

Common reasons Mexican Passport Photo Maker Online 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

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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