Mexican Passport Renewal in Canada 2026 - MiConsulado, Fees, Documents & Consulates
Complete consular guidance, 2026 fee schedules in CAD/USD, required Canadian immigration proofs (PR card / Work Permit / Study Permit), and service centers in Canadian cities.
Consular Authority & Provider
Appointments must be scheduled via MiConsulado (citas.sre.gob.mx or WhatsApp +1-424-309-0009). Applicants attend the consular office in person with original documents; photographs, fingerprints, and digital signatures are captured on-site.
2026 Official Consular Fee Schedule
| Service Category | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passport — 1 year | $63 CAD | Normally reserved for infants and children under 3 years old, or emergency situations. |
| Passport — 3 years | $145 CAD | Available from age 3 and older (minors and adults). |
| Passport — 6 years | $196 CAD | Available from age 3 and older. (Vancouver publishes CAD $195 based on monthly exchange rate). |
| Passport — 10 years | $300 CAD | Restricted to adults aged 18 and older. (Vancouver publishes CAD $297 based on monthly exchange rate). |
| Emergency Passport — 30% Surcharge | $82 CAD (1-yr) / $188 CAD (3-yr) / $255 CAD (6-yr) / $390 CAD (10-yr) | Emergency issuance carries an official 30% statutory surcharge under the Federal Rights Law. |
* Fees are subject to consular adjustments based on foreign exchange rates. Additional courier return fees (e.g. Canada Post Xpresspost) apply where delivery is requested.
Proof of Legal Status in Canada
Foreign diplomatic missions in Canada require applicants to establish lawful presence or address in Canada prior to accepting a passport renewal dossier:
- Canadian immigration status documents (PR card, work permit, study permit) are NOT universally mandatory for Mexican passport renewal; focus is on Mexican nationality and identity.
- A Canadian photo ID (driver's licence, PR card, or provincial photo card) is accepted as secondary photo identification if your passport has data variations.
- If your passport is held by Canadian immigration authorities (IRCC/CBSA), request its temporary release prior to your consular appointment.
Required Submission Checklist
- Confirmed MiConsulado appointment letter (one per applicant).
- Current or expired Mexican passport (original).
- Official photo ID (INE voter card, MatrĂcula Consular, Mexican driver's licence, or Canadian photo ID) if passport has data variations.
- Certified copy of Mexican Birth Certificate (acta de nacimiento) if passport was issued before 1995/2006 or if nationality confirmation is required.
- CURP (Clave Ăšnica de Registro de PoblaciĂłn) printed sheet (mandated by Toronto and other missions).
- Payment of consular fee in CAD (exact cash in Toronto/Ottawa/Calgary; debit/credit in Leamington; debit/cash in Vancouver).
- Evidence of 50% discount eligibility (proof of age 60+, disability certificate, or PTAT contract) if applicable.
- Note: Physical photos are NOT required (captured digitally at the consulate).
Step-by-Step Application Process
Determine Your Consular Jurisdiction
Identify the Mexican consulate serving your province: Ottawa, Toronto, Leamington, Montreal, Vancouver, or Calgary.
Verify Passport Condition & Details
Check your existing passport for damage or data variations. If name or birthplace has changed, prepare certified Mexican civil certificates.
Obtain Your CURP
Ensure you have your official CURP number printed from the official Mexican government portal (gob.mx/curp).
Book an Appointment on MiConsulado
Schedule a free passport appointment at citas.sre.gob.mx or via phone/WhatsApp at +1-424-309-0009. Book one slot per applicant.
Check Current Monthly Tariff & Payment Method
Verify the exact CAD fee for the month of your appointment and prepare the accepted payment method (exact cash in Toronto/Ottawa).
Attend In-Person at the Consulate
Arrive 5–10 minutes before your scheduled time with your current passport and required documents. Routine renewal cannot be completed by mail.
Digital Photo & Biometric Capture
The consular officer captures your digital facial photo, fingerprints, and digital signature at the workstation. No physical photos needed.
Review Data & Pay Consular Fee
Carefully inspect your personal data printout and pay the applicable fee in Canadian dollars at the counter.
Receive Your New Passport
Passports are printed directly on-site and can frequently be collected the same day or within 1–3 business days depending on local volume.
Consular Jurisdictions Across Canada
Applicants should attend the Mexican diplomatic mission corresponding to their Canadian province or territory of residence.
Covers: Ottawa–Gatineau / National Capital Region.
Covers: Ontario (except Essex County) and Manitoba.
Covers: Southern Essex County, Ontario.
Covers: Québec, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Nunavut.
Covers: British Columbia, Yukon, and Northwest Territories.
Covers: Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Photograph & Biometric Specifications
Standard Procedure: Applicants do NOT need to bring printed physical passport photographs.
Biometric Capture: The passport photo is taken digitally at the consular counter during your biometric enrollment.
Specifications: Face front-view, forehead and ears uncovered, neutral expression, mouth closed, no eyeglasses, no facial jewelry or hair across face.
Important Consular Warnings
- Do not use obsolete figures ($121, $166, $260); Mexican passport fees in Canada are converted into CAD on the first business day of every month.
- Routine Mexican passport renewal CANNOT be completed by mail; in-person appearance for digital biometric capture is mandatory.
- Applicants do NOT need to bring printed passport photos; photographs are taken digitally during the consular appointment.
- Adult Mexican men do NOT need to present the Cartilla Militar to renew a passport (per official Embassy guidelines).
- Canadian PR cards, study permits, and work permits are NOT universally required; Mexican passport renewal is based on Mexican nationality.
- Toronto requires EXACT CASH in Canadian dollars; cards and cheques are not accepted at the Toronto passport counter.
- MiConsulado appointments are 100% free; do not pay unauthorized third parties or intermediaries for appointments.
- The Vancouver consulate is located at 411-1177 West Hastings Street; Calgary is located at 407 2nd Street SW, Suite 400 (do not use outdated addresses).
- Each family member requires an individual MiConsulado appointment booking.
- Emergency passports carry a 30% statutory surcharge and require documentation proving an urgent medical, humanitarian, or legal emergency.
Service Centers & Consulates Across Canada
Sección Consular de la Embajada de México en Canadá
45 O'Connor Street, Suite 1000, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1A4
Consulado General de MĂ©xico en Toronto
11 King Street West, Suite 350, Toronto, Ontario M5H 4C7
Consulado de Carrera de MĂ©xico en Leamington
350 Highway 77, Leamington, Ontario N8H 3V5
Consulado General de MĂ©xico en Montreal
2055 Rue Peel, Bureau 1000, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1V4
Consulado General de MĂ©xico en Vancouver
411-1177 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 2K3
Consulado de Carrera de MĂ©xico en Calgary
407 2nd Street SW, Suite 400, Calgary, AB T2P 2Y3
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