What size is a Mexico visa photo?

3.5 x 4.5 cm (35 x 45 mm), the same as the Mexican passport photo.

Is the Mexico visa photo the same as the passport photo?

Yes, both require 3.5x4.5 cm photos with the same specifications.

Can I use a photo from my passport application for the visa?

Only if it was taken within the last 30 days. Mexico has a strict 30-day recency requirement.

Mexico Visa 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 or patterns
3 Neutral facial expression with mouth closed
4 Head directly facing camera, centered in frame
5 No glasses or tinted lenses
6 Color photo accurately representing natural skin tones

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Photo not recent enough

Must be taken within the last 30 days, not 6 months like other countries

Background not plain white

Background must be pure white with no gradients or patterns

Face not centered or too small

Head must be centered and occupy the correct proportion of the frame

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