The passport is the identity and travel document issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through its passport issuance offices and consular representations. It allows Mexican nationals to prove their nationality and identity and request free passage from foreign authorities.
The passport not only enables travel to other countries but is also universally accepted as an identification document and proof of nationality.
The issuance of the Mexican passport is governed by the Passport and Travel Identity Document Regulations, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation on August 5, 2011.
APPOINTMENTS
To apply for a passport, it is necessary to schedule an appointment to appear in person at the Consular Section. Appointments can be requested via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. once you meet the requirements for the type of procedure you wish to apply for.
FIRST-TIME ISSUANCE
- Prove Mexican nationality by presenting the ORIGINAL of one of the following documents:
- Birth certificate (ensure it is not a late registration). The complete place of birth, including municipality/borough and state, must be indicated (e.g., Cuernavaca, Morelos; Tlalpan, Mexico City; Culiacán, Sinaloa).
- Certificate of Mexican nationality.
- Declaration of Mexican nationality by birth.
- Naturalization certificate.
- High-security consular ID card issued after 2005.
- Prove identity by presenting the ORIGINAL of one of the following official documents with a photograph. The details must match the document proving nationality:
- Valid high-security consular ID card
- Voter ID issued by the Federal Electoral Institute or National Electoral Institute
- Military service card or pre-card
- Professional license
- Professional degree
- Certificate of Mexican nationality
- Declaration of Mexican nationality
- Naturalization certificate
RENEWAL
For passport renewal, the interested party only needs to present the current passport.
In the case of renewal for minors, the requirements listed in the "Minors" section must be fulfilled.
If the passport does not indicate the full place of birth (municipality/borough and state), a certified copy of the birth certificate showing the place of birth must be provided.
If the passport has any restrictions or observations, the indicated requirements must be met. If it is NON-EXCHANGEABLE, full documentation must be presented as if applying for the first time.
What if I cannot find my passport or it was stolen?
In such cases, you must report the loss of your passport at the local police department and present the report at the Consular Office along with the other requirements as if applying for the first time.
MINORS
A minor is considered someone who has not yet turned 18 years old and has not married. To issue a passport for minors, both parents or legal guardians must:
1. Appear in person with the minor at the Consular Section and prove the relationship by presenting the birth certificate.
2. Prove the minor's Mexican nationality by presenting the ORIGINAL of one of the following documents:
- Birth certificate (ensure it is not a late registration)
- Certificate of Mexican nationality
- Declaration of Mexican nationality by birth
- Naturalization certificate
- High-security consular ID card
3. Prove the minor's identity by presenting the ORIGINAL of one of the following documents:
- Passport from another nationality.
- Primary, secondary, or high school certificate issued by a Mexican school authority.
- Certified grade report with photograph and official seal issued by a Mexican school authority.
- Study certificate issued by an educational institution with a photograph of the minor and an official seal.
- Official ID issued by a local authority.
- Residency card for Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Gabon, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Niger, Togo, or Central African Republic.
- For children under 7, a document with a photograph and official seal from a medical institution or private doctor where the child resides.
4. Provide parental consent through the signature on the OP-7 authorization form.
5. Present valid official ID with photograph and signature for both parents, ensuring the names on the IDs match the birth certificate of the minor.
- Valid passport (for non-Mexican parents, only the passport is accepted as an ID).
- High-security Consular ID.
- Voter ID.
What if one parent is not in the city?
The OP-7 is the form that the parent must complete to grant authorization for the minor to obtain a passport.
If one or both parents cannot personally attend the passport issuance process, they must visit the nearest Secretariat of Foreign Affairs Delegation if in Mexico or the corresponding Mexican consulate if abroad to complete the OP-7 form.
Parental rights are not lost if parents live separately or are divorced. Only a court ruling that terminates parental rights or grants one parent authority to process the passport without the other’s consent allows for the procedure. Without such a ruling, both parents must sign the OP-7.
VALIDITY AND FEES
Mexican passports are valid for 1*, 3, 6, and 10** years, and fees depend on the duration.
Fees are set in USD but must be paid in Nigerian Naira (NGN), and may vary depending on the exchange rate. For fees, click here: Consular Fees
*For minors under three years old and emergency passports only.
**For individuals over 18 years old only.
The service fee must be paid via bank transfer on the day of the appointment, and details will be provided at the Consular Section.
DELIVERY TIME
Biometric data is collected on the appointment day, and the information is sent to Mexico City for passport printing and shipment. Approximate delivery time is 8 weeks.
SPOUSE'S LAST NAME
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not issue passports with the spouse’s last name. Passports are issued with the applicant’s birth last names. However, upon request, a spouse’s last name annotation can be added if the applicant presents the original or certified copy of the marriage certificate.
Note: If the marriage took place in Mexico, Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Gabon, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Niger, Togo, or Central African Republic, the original document suffices for the annotation. For marriages elsewhere, the document must be apostilled or legalized and translated into Spanish by an official translator in Nigeria or a qualified Mexican translator.
LATE BIRTH REGISTRATIONS
If your birth was registered late, you may only process a passport by presenting a SUPPLEMENTARY PROOF.
Important: Check if your birth certificate is late-registered and what supplementary documents may be required. Late registration periods:
- Born before 1931: up to 50 years of late registration accepted.
- Born between 1931 and 1940: up to 30 years of late registration accepted.
- Born between 1941 and 1950: up to 10 years of late registration accepted.
- Born between 1951 and 1976: up to 5 years of late registration accepted.
- Born after 1977: up to 1 year of late registration accepted.
If your birth registration exceeds the allowed period, you must provide ONE of the following SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS:
- Birth certificate or proof of delivery showing live birth and parent names.
- Baptismal record, certified in parish books by a Notary Public or legally authorized official.
- Certified copy of a parent’s marriage certificate issued by the Civil Registry, showing at least one parent is Mexican, married in Mexico, before the applicant’s birth date.
- Certified copy of a parent’s birth certificate issued by the Civil Registry, proving Mexican nationality and adherence to the late registration period.
- Certified copy of an older sibling’s birth certificate, showing Mexican nationality and adherence to the late registration period.
- Primary school certificate or report card issued by the Ministry of Education or a recognized institution.
Ensure you meet all requirements before visiting the Consular Office. For queries, refer to the Passport and Travel Identity Document Regulations, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation on August 5, 2011. Your cooperation helps provide efficient service.
Passport issuance and renewal abroad is a direct process between consular offices and applicants, without intermediaries.