Home/USA/Passport Renewal/Mexico
Mexico Consular Services / 22 CFR § 41.104

Mexican Passport Renewal in USA (MiConsulado)

Official U.S.-based application procedures, required forms, and submission instructions.

Consular Authority Info

Official Processing Authority:Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE) / Mexican Consulates

Mexican passport renewals inside the U.S. are processed entirely in person. Mexico operates one of the largest consular networks in the U.S., with over 50 consulates. You must schedule an appointment through the official 'MiConsulado' booking system (online at `citas.sre.gob.mx` or by calling their toll-free number). Walk-ins are generally not accepted. During your appointment, consular staff will capture your biometric data (photo, fingerprints, iris scan). In most consulates, your new passport is printed on-site and handed to you before you leave the building, making it a same-day service. If you live far from a permanent consulate, watch for visits from the 'Consulado Móvil' (Mobile Consulate) which travels to rural areas on weekends.

📋 Mandatory Document Checklist

You must prepare and include the following original documents and copies in your application package:

Confirmed appointment booked via the MiConsulado portal or call center
Expired Mexican passport (original + photocopy of data page)
Certified copy of Mexican Birth Certificate (Acta de Nacimiento) if old passport is lost or was issued before 1995
Official photo ID (such as a Matricula Consular, Mexican voter card INE, or U.S. driver's license)
Payment in cash or debit/credit card at the consular window
Safe Filing Guidelines

Always make full-color digital scans of your current passport data pages and valid U.S. visa stamps before mailing your physical documents anywhere. Having digital backups speeds up emergency replacement documents if packages are lost.

Ensure that all checks, cashier's checks, or money orders are made out to the exact spelling of the consular office or authorized vendor (e.g., 'VFS Services USA Inc.').

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The official submission method for Mexico passport renewal is: In-person appointment at your nearest Mexican Consulate General or a scheduled 'Consulado Móvil' (Mobile Consulate) visit. No mail-in options..

The typical processing timeframe for Mexico passport renewal in the U.S. is: Same-day processing (Passport printed and handed over during appointment).

The estimated consular fee structure for Mexico passport renewal is: $96.00 USD (3-year validity) | $130.00 USD (6-year validity) | $192.00 USD (10-year validity). 50% discount available for adults 60+ years or disabled..

No. A valid U.S. visa foil inside an expired foreign passport remains legally valid for U.S. entry when presented together with your new, unexpired passport, provided both passports are from the same country.

Always use trackable mail with signature confirmation (USPS Priority Express or FedEx/UPS). Maintain full-color digital scans of your current passport data page, visa stamps, and Form I-94 prior to mailing.

State DMVs cap driver's license expiration dates at either the Form I-94 end date or the foreign passport expiration date, whichever occurs first. Renewing your passport allows full license validity extension.
Official Consular Portals

• U.S. Department of State Expat Information: travel.state.gov

⭐ Low-Fee Money Transfer Real Exchange Rate
Wise International Money Transfer

Send money across 50+ currencies with real mid-market exchange rates and zero hidden bank markup fees.

Transfer Money with Wise
🛡️ Guaranteed Mid-Market Rate
Guide At-A-Glance
Fees$96.00 USD (3-year validity) | $130.00 USD (6-year validity) | $192.00 USD (10-year validity). 50% discount available for adults 60+ years or disabled.
Processing TimeSame-day processing (Passport printed and handed over during appointment)
Submission MethodIn-person appointment at your nearest Mexican Consulate General or a scheduled 'Consulado Móvil' (Mobile Consulate) visit. No mail-in options.
Need Another Country?

Go back to the directory to select another country's passport renewal instructions.

Back to Directory