Prepare a Mexico permanent resident photo (31×39)
31 × 39 mm
INM permanent resident photos often use 31×39 mm—a tighter frame than the 38×44 visa rectangle.
Chin and crown margins are narrow—do not reuse visa crop.
INM offices may scan prints—avoid folds.
Plain light background; neutral expression.
Quick size reference
| Specification | Official requirement |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 31 × 39 mm |
| Background | Plain light colour |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Pose | Facing the camera |
| Recency | Usually within 6 months |
Always confirm the latest rules on the official government site before you submit.
Avoid these common rejection reasons
Cream or textured walls, wrong head size after a selfie, and beauty filters cause most delays.
- 31×39 label on print.
- Not visa 38×44.
- Matte for INM.
- Recent likeness.
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Printing passport photos at home
Can I print my own passport photo at home?
Many countries allow home printing if the photo meets official size, paper, and quality rules. Use matte photo paper and check head size against the diagram above before submitting.
Will a home-printed photo be accepted?
Final acceptance depends on your authority's current standards, print quality, background, and expression. Some applications require professional prints—always read the latest official guidance.
What size should I print?
Use the official dimensions in the table above. Our free online cropper exports the correct aspect ratio so you can print at the right size.
INM resident checklist
Permanent resident card photo line.
- • Exact millimetres on your form
- • Plain white or light background
- • Neutral expression, mouth closed
- • Eyes open and clearly visible
- • Recent likeness (about six months)
- • No beauty filters or face reshaping
- • Correct JPEG or print format
- • Only one person in the frame
Resident photo rejections
INM tight frame.
- • 38×44 visa on resident
- • Head too large in 31×39
- • Glossy
- • Smile
- • Wrong form family
Mexico resident photo FAQ
31×39?
Common INM resident.
Visa 38×44 OK?
Re-crop tighter.
Passport page?
Not here—separate office.
Background?
Plain light.
Prints?
INM list.
Recent?
Six months.
Children?
Same size.
Official?
INM + SRE resident guide.
Official source