How should I present myself for the Mexican passport photo 2022

Some years ago, part of the documentation required for the processing of our passport was to bring passport-sized studio photographs. These had to be obtained in a photography studio and had to meet certain specific parameters, background, size and lighting. However, since 2018 they stopped being requested and now they are only requested in very special cases.

However, although we no longer have to worry about getting the photographs before our appointment at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), we do have to consider how to get fixedbecause it is in the same appointment where the photograph is taken, and it is requested that some essential requirements be met, as in the process of any other official identification.

Mexican Passport Photo Requirements

It is requested to avoid any hairstyle or ornament that covers a large part of our face. Generally, we will be asked to keep the forehead, eyes, ears and mouth uncovered or visible. However, it should be noted that beards and light makeup are allowed. That is, yes you can arrive with makeup, as long as it is not too ostentatious or completely covers your easy features.

Either way, it’s more recommended not to wear makeupsince there may be cases where the person who attends us is stricter and can send us to remove make-up.

Yes they are allowed discreet earrings, that they are not too big and that they do not cover your ears. Certain piercings may prompt you to remove them, but regular earrings, if they’re not too big, won’t cause a problem. Obviously, the use of caps or hats in the taking of the photograph is prohibited.

Glasses are also not allowed, although you do require them to see. At the time of photography, you will be asked to remove them, in the same way with sunglasses. In the event that you wear contact lenses, if they are of an extravagant color, it is very likely that they will also ask you to remove them.

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Hair, for both men and women, can be loose or tied up, as well as short or long, as long as it does not cover much of the face (eyes, ears, forehead). You don’t need to cut your hair or wear it in a ponytail.