Prepare a Mexico visa photo (38×44)
38 × 44 mm
Mexico consular visa photos commonly use 38×44 mm. Confirm your consulate portal before upload.
38×44 is wider than tall US squares—do not pad 2×2.
Consulate scanners reject glare—matte paper.
Crop from original; avoid upscaling small phone crop.
Quick size reference
| Specification | Official requirement |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 38 × 44 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.
- SRE appointment PDF.
- Matte twins if listed.
- Neutral mouth closed.
- White wall.
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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.
Mexico visa checklist
SRE consulate visa 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
Visa rejection triggers
At consulate and online.
- • 31×39 resident on visa
- • 2×2 US crop
- • Glossy
- • Smile
- • Blur
Mexico visa photo FAQ
38×44?
Common SRE visa.
Same as resident?
No—resident is 31×39.
Prints?
Consulate list.
Digital?
Portal-specific.
Background?
Plain light.
Recent?
Six months.
Glasses?
Prefer without.
Official?
SRE consulate page.
Official source