Everything Mexican citizens applying for US tourist visas (B-1/B-2) and other US visas need to know about passport and visa photos for USA applications.
Create Your USA Application Photo| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) |
| Background | White or off-white |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open |
| Glasses | Not permitted |
| Photo recency | Last 6 months |
Mexican citizens applying for US visas use the US 2×2 inch format — different from Mexico's 31×39mm domestic passport photo.
The DS-160 requires a digital upload: JPEG, 600–1200 pixels, under 240KB. PassportSnap handles this automatically.
US Consulates in Mexico (Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Tijuana) all require the same US-standard photo format.
PassportSnap applies the exact USA photo format. Upload, process, download in 2 minutes.
Create Your Passport Photo — FreeThe most common mistake — using your Mexico passport photo format for a USA application. They often differ in size and background color.
Both Mexico and USA photo requirements prohibit glasses. Remove all eyewear.
Your existing passport photo may be the wrong size and format for a USA application. Always create a new photo in the correct format.
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