Your simple, step-by-step guide to a Mexican passport—at home or abroad.

Trip coming up? Don’t panic. Getting a Mexican passport can be simple. You book a free appointment, bring the right papers, and go in person. Many people get it the same day. Here’s how.

The short answer

To get a Mexican passport, you must be a Mexican citizen (by birth or naturalization). Book a free appointment with the SRE (in Mexico) or a Mexican consulate (abroad). Bring proof of nationality and an official ID. Go in person for photo and fingerprints. Pay the fee. In many consulates, you get your passport the same day. Book here. Official overview. Consulate example.

What you need (adults)

• Proof you are Mexican: birth certificate, certificate/declaration of nationality, or naturalization letter (original). Details.
• Official photo ID: INE, matrícula, professional ID, or similar. Abroad, a U.S. driver’s license or local government ID can work. Accepted IDs.
• CURP (if applicable) and completed form (the office fills it for you; you review and sign). The form is OP-5. Sample form.
• Payment receipt: In Mexico, you pay via e5cinco (bank or online). How to pay.
• No printed photos needed: they take your digital photo at the office. Consulate NY, Embassy example.

What about kids (minors)?

Both parents or legal guardians must say “yes.” If one can’t go, use the OP-7 permission form (signed at an SRE office or another Mexican consulate). Bring the child’s birth certificate, the parents’ IDs, and the consent. OP-7 guide (LA), OP-7/II (distance), IDs for minors (Houston).

Note: Children under 3 years can get 1-year or 3-year passports. Rule.

How to book your free appointment

• In Mexico: book with SRE here: citas.sre.gob.mx. Official page.
• Outside Mexico: book at your local Mexican consulate. In the U.S., you can also use MiConsulado by phone or WhatsApp at +1 (424) 309-0009 as shown on consulate sites. Example (Detroit), Example (LA).
• Do not use “fixer” pages: appointments are free on official sites.

How long does it take?

At many consulates (for example, in the U.S.), you often get the passport the same day if your papers are correct. It usually takes about two hours. LA consulate.

In Mexico, SRE says delivery is the same day once you meet all requirements. SRE.

Some embassies in other countries may need more time (for example, 30–45 days). Plan ahead. Netherlands embassy.

How much does it cost (2025)?

In Mexico (MXN): 3 years: $1,730; 6 years: $2,350; 10 years: $4,120. Seniors (60+), people with disabilities, and Mexico–Canada farm workers can get 50% off (some limits apply). Official fees (adults), Official fees (minors).

At consulates (USD): 1 year (only under 3): $42; 3 years: $99; 6 years: $133; 10 years (18+): $203. Emergency issuance can add 30%. Phoenix consulate fees, Calexico consulate fees, Discount rules.

Five easy steps

1. Confirm you are a Mexican citizen.
2. Book a free appointment online or by phone/WhatsApp (abroad). SRE portal.
3. Gather your papers (nationality + ID + payment). Checklist example.
4. Go in person. They take your photo and fingerprints. No printed photos needed. Photo info.
5. Pick up your passport (often same day at consulates). Timing.

Smart tips (so you don’t have to go twice)

• Names must match: your ID must match your nationality document. Rule.
• Bring originals: copies or scans won’t work. Originals only.
• Kids under 7: if the child has no school ID, a doctor’s letter with a photo may be used. SRE note.
• One parent away? Use OP-7 so the absent parent can give consent from another city or country. OP-7/II.
• No mail-in: you must go in person; no postal processing. Policy.

FAQ: quick hits

Can I have two nationalities? Yes—Mexicans by birth or naturalization can get a Mexican passport if they meet the rules, even if they also hold another nationality. SRE scope.

Do I need photos? No. The office takes a digital photo for you. Proof.

How fast? Often same day at consulates; some embassies can take weeks. Same day, 30–45 days example.

Sources

• Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores: Pasaporte Mexicano
• SRE appointment portal
• How to pay (e5cinco)
• Consulado de México en Los Ángeles: Passport
• Consulado de México en Phoenix: 2025 fees
• Consulado de México en Calexico: 2025 fees
• Embajada de México en Canadá: discounts
• Consulado de México en Vancouver: validity & in-person rule
• Consulado de México en Houston: minors
• OP-7/II consent for minors
• Embajada de México en Países Bajos: delivery times

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