The complete Mexico passport photo specification set by the SRE (Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores) — including the strict 30-day freshness rule that catches most applicants. Make a compliant photo online in 2 minutes.
Make a Mexico Passport Photo →Per SRE rules for Mexican passports, applied identically in Mexico and at consulates abroad.
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm, portrait (head 70–80% of the frame) |
|---|---|
| Background | Plain white — off-white, cream, light grey or pale blue are rejected |
| Recency | Taken within the last 30 days — stricter than most countries |
| Resolution | ≥ 300 DPI print (600 DPI recommended for digital submission) |
| Glasses | Not allowed — "sin lentes", all eyewear removed |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open, head straight |
| Clothing | Everyday wear; no uniforms and no white tops that blend into the background |
| Head coverings | Only for religious reasons worn daily, with the full face visible |
| Editing | No filters or retouching |
No photographer needed — a phone camera and a plain wall are enough.
Stand 1–1.5 m from a plain white wall with even daylight on both sides of your face. No shadows behind you.
Camera at eye level, neutral expression, chin level with the lens. All eyewear must come off — no exceptions under the SRE rule.
We crop to 35×45 mm, position the head to 70–80% and verify the white background — close to your appointment date, since the photo expires in 30 days.