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

ValidityFee (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

Last verified: 2026-06-09. General procedural information for educational purposes. Passport fees, appointment systems, and document requirements vary by country and change periodically. Verify directly with the Mexico consulate. Not legal advice.