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How to Obtain a Mexican Passport Online

Mexican citizens are required to obtain a government-issued passport to be granted international travel, including legal entry and exit into the country of Mexico. The document serves as proof of Mexican citizenship and personal identification for its holder. Although a Mexican passport is traditionally obtained from a consulate office or local embassy, the necessary forms and criteria are available online. Completing an application for a Mexican passport on the Internet saves a considerable amount of time and effort, but some of the process still requires a personal appearance at the designated office.

Internet access
OP5 form
Proof of citizenship
Photo ID
2 passport photos
Credit card

Instructions

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  Visit the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE) website at sre.gob.mx. Click on the "Pasaporte" link under the "Trámites y Servicios" menu to the left of the page.
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  Click the "Primera vez" link once you've been led to the page titled "Aviso Importante." This will direct you to information on specific types of Mexican passports. Choose "Mayores de 18 años" to apply for an adult passport, and "Menores de edad" for a passport for a minor under 18 years of age.
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  Follow the link titled "Ver Formatos de Solicitud" for a directory of passport application forms. Download and print the Mexican Ordinary Passport Application (OP5) and complete the necessary information by hand.
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  Schedule an appointment at the Mexican consulate in your jurisdiction; this is mandatory to verify the authenticity of your documents. Bring your completed passport application and materials (see tips) to the office for processing. Only electronic payments are accepted, so bring a debit card or credit card to pay the passport fees. Expect to have your passport mailed within two to three weeks.