These are the Mexican passport application procedures for citizens who wish to travel outside the country, according to Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Recently, Mexico began transitioning a new Mexican electronic passport. The passport has an electronic chip, making it much more secure.
How Do You start the Mexican passport application process?
For personalized attention and assistance, the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE) offers appointments in their offices. To book an appointment to one of these SRE locations you can contact them by calling 55 893 2427 between 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., or alternatively through https://citas.sre.gob/mx/, where registration requires user create their own access account with email address. Once registered for an appointment, don’t forget to bring along all necessary documents that are applicable to your case upon arriving at the destination selected delegation point!
Documents needed to obtain the passport for adults
The candidate must prove his nationality by presenting the original birth certificate or the naturalization letter (if applicable). One of the following that attests to the identity of the traveler: voter card from the National Electoral Institute (INE/IFE), professional license, professional title, letter of intern, National Military Service card released; any of them in original and copy.
Documents needed for passport application in minors
This type of passport is issued with the presence of the parents or those who exercise parental authority over the minor; they will have to come with some official identification document (original birth certificate). The nationality of the child must be verified by means of the original birth certificate or the copy and original letter of naturalization, if necessary. As proof of identity, it will suffice to present a current school credential in original and copy or a certificate or proof of studies issued by the Ministry of Public Education.
What is the cost of the Mexican passport in 2022?
Costs
| Concept | Amount |
|---|---|
| Amount of fees 2023 for the issuance of passport valid for 3 years | $1,585.00 mxn |
| Amount of fees 2023 for the issuance of passport valid for 6 years | $2,155.00 mxn |
| Amount of fees 2023 for the issuance of passport valid for 10 years | $3,780.00 mxn |
| Amount of duties 2023 with 50% benefit for the issuance of passport valid for 3 years | $795.00 mxn |
| Amount of duties 2023 with 50% benefit for the issuance of passport valid for 6 years | $1,075.00 mxn |
| Amount of rights 2023 with 50% benefit for the issuance of passport valid for 10 years | $1,890.00 mxn |
