Mexico passport renewal in the United States
Renewing a passport without leaving the US is the single most common consular procedure for the Mexico community. This guide carries fees and appointment systems verified against official sources — not generic ranges.
Verified fees
| Validity | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 year (minors under 3 / protection cases) | $44 |
| 3 years | $101 |
| 6 years | $137 |
| 10 years | $209 |
Adults 60 and older pay half of any validity tier. Emergency issuance costs the ordinary fee plus 30%. Fees from the official 2026 consular tariff (effective January 2026) — most consulates take money order or cash, not cards.
How appointments actually work
Every Mexican consulate books passport appointments through MiConsulado (citas.sre.gob.mx) — one national system. You can also book by WhatsApp or phone at +1 (424) 309-0009 from the US or Canada. Slots in California, Texas, Illinois, and New York fill 4-8 weeks out; cancellations open daily, so re-checking early mornings works. The system assigns you to the consulate covering your address — going to a closer one outside your jurisdiction gets you turned away.
Documents
- Previous passport (valid or expired)
- Government photo ID
- US proof of address (utility bill or lease under 3 months old)
- Passport photos only if your consulate asks — most capture the photo and biometrics on site
- CURP (Clave Única de Registro de Población) — the consulate can look it up, but bringing it speeds the appointment
- Mexican birth certificate — certified copy; the consulate can often pull a digital copy from the civil registry if your record is digitized
Delivery
Most consulates print the passport on site — many applicants leave with it the same day when biometrics and documents clear; busy offices may schedule pickup days later.
Your immigration status doesn’t matter here
The Mexico consulate does not check your information against ICE, USCIS, or CBP — consulates operate under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963). Your right to a Mexico passport flows from your nationality, not your US status.
Where to do it
Official sources
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