Mexico Consulate Visa & Tamaño Pasaporte 35×45mm Photo Maker
Visiting a Mexican Consulate (Consulado de México) for a Temporary/Permanent Resident Visa, Tourist Visa, or Matrícula/SRE paperwork requiring 'Tamaño Pasaporte (3.5 × 4.5 cm)'? US pharmacies default to 2×2" squares that Mexican consulates reject — tile 8 exact 35×45 mm photos onto a $0.39 4×6" sheet!
Mexican Consulate Visa & SRE Tamaño Pasaporte Specifications
| Requisito / Rule | Official SRE / Consulate Spec | Studio Output |
|---|---|---|
| Tamaño Pasaporte Dimensions | 35 mm × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm / 1.38 × 1.77 in) | 413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI |
| Consular Visa Range | 32×26 mm ('Tamaño Infantil') to 39×31 mm / 35×45 mm | Check your specific Consulate PDF! |
| Head & Facial Rules | Frente y orejas descubiertas (forehead & ears uncovered), no glasses | Green crown/chin alignment guides |
| Earrings & Piercings | Sin aretes ni accesorios (NO earrings/necklaces at many consulates) | Zero accessories |
| 4×6" Drugstore Yield | 8 exact 35×45mm photos per 4×6" sheet | 1800 × 1200 px @ 300 DPI ($0.39) |
35×45mm 8-Up 4×6" Sheet Yield vs. Visa Booth & Pharmacy Pricing
| Print Option | Retail Visa Photo Service | Our 8-Up 4×6" Sheet (1800×1200 px) | Total Yield & Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| VFS Global / Consulate Kiosk | $15.00 – $22.00 / £12.00 (4 prints) | $0.39 CVS/Walgreens or £0.45 Boots 6×4" print | 8 exact 35×45mm prints · Save 96% |
| CVS / Walgreens Foreign Size | $16.99 (often lacks 35×45mm cutter!) | $0.39 standard 4×6" print + scissor trim ticks | Exact 413×531 px @ 300 DPI |
| Australia Post / NZ Pharmacy | A$21.95 / NZ$25.00 (4–6 prints) | A$0.25 Officeworks / Kmart 6×4" print | 8 prints · Save $20+ |
| Home A4 Glossy Sheet | N/A | 20–25 tiled 35×45mm photos on 2480×3508 px A4 | Ideal for family visa packets |
Prepare Mexican Consulate Photos Without Overpaying at Store Counters
- Note on biometric Mexican Passports: Modern SRE offices & Consulados now capture live digital biometrics on-site for most standard passport books, while Visas (Residencia Temporal/Permanente), minor permits (OP7), and legacy forms still require physical printed photos — verify your appointment confirmation!
- Pull hair completely away from forehead and behind BOTH ears ('frente y orejas descubiertas'), remove all glasses AND earrings.
- Open the 35×45mm Studio above, frame your head neatly inside the green biometric bands, and boost the wall to pure white.
- Export the 8-up 4×6" sheet, print for $0.39 at CVS/Walgreens/Walmart or Farmacias Guadalajara, and cut cleanly along the scissor marks.
Why US Mexican Consulates Reject Pharmacy Photos
- Bringing 2×2 inch US photos: Mexican visa stickers and consular forms require narrow metric sizes (35×45 mm Tamaño Pasaporte or 26×32 mm Tamaño Infantil — trim an extra 4.5mm margin if your specific consulate requests Infantil!).
- Wearing small stud earrings or bangs over forehead: Mexican consular officers strictly enforce 'sin aretes' (no earrings) and 'frente descubierta' (clear forehead).
- Smiling with teeth: Keep lips gently closed in a neutral expression.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I still need printed photos for a Mexican Passport renewal at a Consulate?
Most modernized SRE offices and Mexican Consulates now take digital passport photos on-site during your biometric appointment, whereas Visa applications (Temporary/Permanent Residency, Tourist Visa) and certain minor/notarial forms still require printed photos.
What is 'Tamaño Pasaporte' in millimeters and inches?
In Mexico, 'Tamaño Pasaporte' measures 3.5 cm wide by 4.5 cm tall (35 x 45 mm, or 1.38 x 1.77 inches) — rectangular, not square like US 2x2 inch photos.
Are earrings allowed in Mexican consulate visa photos?
No — Mexican SRE photo standards specify uncovered ears without earrings, piercings, glasses, or headwear.