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Mexican passport photo — the 30-day rule
The Mexican passport photo is a 35×45 mm colour print on a white background: front view, no glasses, head uncovered, no smiling — and, unusually, taken no more than 30 days before your SRE appointment, the strictest recency rule of any major country.
- Size
- 35×45 mm
- Digital file
- 413×531 px JPEG
- Background
- white
- Head height
- —
- Price
- €5.99 · once
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- Head size62.4% · 50–69%
- Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
- Backgroundwhite · σ 6
- Lightingeven
- Resolution1832px
MEETS SPEC — ESTIMATED
Checked against the official specification — source cited on every document.
Worth knowing: Most countries accept photos up to six months old — Mexico wants them within 30 days. A leftover set from a previous application is the classic rejection; take a fresh photo close to your appointment date.
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What is a Mexico Passport photo?
A Mexican passport photo is a 35×45 mm colour print on a white background: front view, neutral expression without smiling, no glasses, head uncovered — taken no more than 30 days before the application, the strictest photo-recency rule of any major country.
Two identical prints are presented at the SRE office or consulate, where a biometric photo is also captured. The printed set remains a hard checklist item, and stale photos from a previous trámite are the classic rejection.
Two identical prints accompany the application (the SRE also captures a biometric photo at the office). Check your photo against the rules live in your browser, then print the exact sheet the same week you apply.
Mexico Passport photo requirements
| Size | 35×45 mm · 413×531 px @300 DPI |
|---|---|
| Digital file | 413×531px JPEG |
| Background | white |
| Digital upload | not accepted — printed photos only |
| Background editing | permitted (uniform backgrounds only) |
- Two identical 35×45 mm colour prints, front view, no glasses, head uncovered, no smiling — taken no more than 30 DAYS before the application (stricter than the usual 6 months).
- A biometric photo is also captured at the SRE office, but the printed photos remain required.
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
What you get for €5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (413×531px)
- Compliance report — everything we measured, printable
- Print-ready 10×15 cm sheet with 4 copies and cut lines
- Background cleanup to plain white
one-time payment — no subscription
Photos that pass
- Exact dimensions — 413×531px
- Plain white background, evenly lit
- Taken in the last 6 months, neutral expression
Photos that get rejected
- Edited, filtered or AI-retouched photos
- Shadows on the face or background
- Busy walls, gradients or the wrong background colour
- Head too large, too small, or off-centre
- Glasses — banned for this document
- Old photos, or photos of printed photos
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The free check runs on your device, and paid photos are deleted after 48 hours.
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Correct pixels, DPI and file size for the portal, plus a print-ready sheet.
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Frequently asked questions
How recent must a Mexican passport photo be?
Taken within 30 days of the application — much stricter than the international 6-month norm. Date your print run accordingly.
What are the photo rules?
35×45 mm in colour, white background, front view, neutral expression without smiling, no glasses of any kind, head uncovered, ears preferably visible, no heavy makeup or face-altering accessories.
How many photos do I need?
Two identical prints. The sheet delivers four 35×45 mm copies with cut lines, leaving spares for other trámites.
Is the photo also taken at the SRE office?
Yes — a biometric photo is captured at the appointment, but the two printed photos remain a checklist requirement. Consulates abroad follow the same standard.
Compliance, honestly
- We validate your photo against the official rules — we never retouch your face, and we only normalize the background where the destination country permits it.
- Every requirement is cited from official government sources, with the verification date shown on the page.
- You get a measured report, not a guarantee — final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07