Mexico Passport Photo
Size & Requirements 2026 · Last updated: 2026-04-14
Photo Specifications
Dimensions
35 × 45 mm
DPI
600
Background
white
Format
JPEG
Max Size
10000 KB
Head Height
70-80%
Photography Guidelines
- 1 Taken within the last 30 days
- 2 Plain white background with no shadows
- 3 Neutral facial expression with mouth closed
- 4 Front-facing with both eyes open and visible
- 5 No glasses, sunglasses, or tinted lenses
- 6 No head coverings, hats, or caps unless for religious reasons
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Photo older than 30 days
Mexico requires photos taken within the last 30 days, stricter than most countries
Wearing glasses
Glasses are not allowed in Mexican passport photos
Digitally retouched photo
No digital editing, retouching, or filters are allowed
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Official References
Information on this page is based on the following official sources: