They say that travel illustrates and nothing is truer; When we move to other countries to discover different lifestyles, other languages and different flavors, we enrich our lives. However, the first step to traveling abroad is to process your passport.
How much does the Mexican passport cost?
First of all, and according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), the passport is the official travel document that a person who wants to travel outside of Mexico needs. With it, free passage is requested from the foreign authorities of the country being visited and is proof of nationality and identity, which provides legal certainty to its owner.
In 2023, these are the current costs for Mexicans over 18 years of age:
- Passport issuance valid for 3 years $1,585.00 MXN.
- Passport issuance valid for 6 years $2,155.00 MXN.
- Passport issuance valid for 10 years $3,780.00 MXN.
Take note: if you process your passport at the State and Municipal Liaison Offices with the SRE, it will have an additional cost set by the states or municipalities. Likewise, the processing of this document for minors has another cost.
Discounts in the processing of this document
People over 60 years of age, people with disabilities and temporary agricultural workers in Mexico-Canada can receive the benefit of 50% on passport costs.
Requirements
- Prove Mexican nationality by presenting a certified copy of the birth certificate issued by the Mexican Civil Registry office in original or naturalization letter in original and copy.
- Likewise, it is necessary to prove identity by showing the voting credential from the National Electoral Institute (INE/IFE) in original and copy.
- Provide proof of payment of duties previously made at the bank.
- Present a simple copy of the Unique Population Registration Code (CURP).
How long does it take to get a Mexican passport?
According to the SRE, the delivery time is three to six weeks from the moment the passport is processed; Therefore, it is important to complete the procedure with enough time to avoid setbacks in your travel plans.
How to process it
Enter the portal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there you must create an account to log in and later you can choose between the available dates to start the process.
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