Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched a new simplified passport system in February under an agreement streamlining its administrative procedures. This measure simplifies the issuance of passports, identity and travel documents, and the legalization of public documents for use abroad.
What to Expect
The Digital Transformation Agency has assisted with this initiative, which marks the beginning of a new era in passport issuance. The Foreign Ministry now has the technological tools to access and print civil registry documents such as birth, marriage, death, and adoption certificates, among others.
- This means passport applicants no longer need to submit these documents. The Passport Office will only request them when their digital systems cannot access the necessary records.
- This Agreement significantly reduces the number of requirements: from 6 to 3 for first-time adult passport applicants, from 7 to 5 for minors applying for the first time, and from 4 to 2 for passport renewals due to loss or theft.
- Passport appointments can be scheduled on the website www.citas.sre.gob.mx or with the Contact Center or WhatsApp at 55 89 32 48 27.
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