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Mexico Passport Photo Checker
If you're applying for a Mexico passport, check the photo requirements before submitting. Our Mexico Passport Photo Checker compares your image with the listed dimensions and background guidance in your browser. Preview the result for free; the issuing authority makes the final decision.
Mexico follows the international 35×45 mm standard for passports, issued by the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE). The Mexican passport photo must have a white background, with the face occupying 70–80% of the frame. Mexico recently transitioned to biometric passports, requiring stricter photo standards including no facial expressions and full visibility of both ears. That detail matters — most consumer photo apps still ship with generic templates that ignore these specifics. Upload your image above and we'll measure dimensions, sample the background, run face detection, and tell you exactly what to fix before you submit.
Photo checking happens locally in your browser. Sharing or saving a result is a separate action you choose.
Official Mexico passport photo rules we check
- Required size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px at 300 DPI)
- Required background: White
- Issuing authority: Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE)
- Print dimensions: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 inches)
- Digital size: 413×531 px at 300 DPI
- Background: White
Common Mexico passport rejection reasons
- Mexico-specific: Using off-white or cream backgrounds.
- Mexico-specific: Submitting black-and-white photos.
- Mexico-specific: Photos with reflective glasses — must be removed even if prescription.
- Aspect ratio drifted from 35:45 after a careless crop
- Soft focus or motion blur from a handheld phone shot in low light
- Background that looked white to your eye but reads as cream or grey to a calibrated scanner
How to pass the checker
Crop precisely to 35×45 mm
Use our free image cropper to pull the exact 35:45 ratio. Position your eyes near the upper third of the frame and leave roughly 5 mm of headroom above the hair — the proportions Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE) expects.
Re-shoot in flat, even lighting
Stand 1.5 m from a plain wall matching the required white background. Use two soft light sources (or window light through a thin curtain) on either side of your face to eliminate the shadow that triggers most Mexico rejections.
Replace the background if it's the wrong colour
If our checker flags the background, compare it with the selected specification (white). The background remover can help prepare another preview; confirm that edited photos are accepted by the authority.
Verify face coverage with the checker
Re-upload the corrected photo and compare the framing with the selected application's guidance. Requirements for head position can vary by application.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a Mexican passport?
Mexican citizens apply at any Oficina de Pasaportes nationwide after booking an appointment through the MiConsulado portal or by calling 01-800-801-0773. Mexicans abroad apply at the nearest consulate.
What background colour does Mexico require for passport photos?
Pure white only. The SRE explicitly rejects off-white, cream, or grey backgrounds, and the face must be uncovered with no head accessories except for religious or medical reasons.
How accurate is this Mexico passport photo checker?
Our checker reviews dimensions, aspect ratio, background, sharpness and face positioning with on-device detection where available. It cannot duplicate Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE)'s review or guarantee acceptance. Always check the official instructions for your application.
Does ImageGates upload my photo to a server?
No — every check runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your photo never leaves your device. That is unique among most online checkers and is why the tool also works offline once loaded.
What file formats does the checker accept for Mexico photos?
The checker accepts JPG, JPEG, PNG and WebP up to 20 MB. Check Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE)'s instructions for the file formats accepted by your specific application.