Mexican passport
The Mexican passport is the passport issued to Mexican citizens for the purpose of travelling abroad. The Mexican passport is also an official ID and proof of Mexican citizenship. According to the January 11, 2026 Henley Passport Index, holders of a Mexican passport can visit 157 countries without a visa, ranking Mexico 21st in terms of global travel freedom.
Mexico transitioned to a biometric passport in 2021 called the electronic passport.
Types of passports
Ordinary Passport – Issued for ordinary travel, such as holidays and business trips.Diplomatic Passport – Issued to Mexican diplomats, top ranking government officials, diplomatic couriers, and family of the previous on the list, another type of identification Cédula diplomática mexicana is issued for travel when not in official duties, it may be accompanied by an ordinary passport.Official Passport – Issued to individuals representing the Mexican government on official businessPhysical appearance
Mexican passports are dark green, with the Mexican Coat of Arms in the center of the front cover and the official name of the country "Estados Unidos Mexicanos" around the coat of arms. The word "Pasaporte" is inscribed below the coat of arms, the international biometric symbol below this, and "Mexico" above. The Mexican passport contains many different security features, some of them visible only under a black light.Identity information page
Each passport has a biographical information page and a signature page. Illustration: biographical information page and signature page - right. Mexico is currently on the 'G' and 'N' series passport.- Photo of passport holder
- Type
- Country code
- Passport no.
- Surnames
- Given names
- Nationality
- Observations
- Date of birth
- Personal ID number
- Sex
- Place of birth
- Date of issue
- Authority
- Date of expiration
- Hologram picture in the center-right and national symbols scattered throughout the biographic page.
- The passports of minors, as well as those of people unable to express their will, also contain the image, full name, nationality, CURP and signature of those that have custody of the minor, or represent the person unable to express their will.
Requirements
Requirements for first time applicants that are over the age of eighteen.4. Prove identity with an original and a photocopy of any of the following official documents with photograph and signature of the holder, the data should agree closely with those of the document that is proving nationality:
Fees
In Mexico, fees are paid either online or at an affiliated Mexican bank that receives payments for passports. Citizens that live abroad pay at the consulate or embassy in which they are applying. There is a 50% discount for people that are over the age of sixty, people with disabilities, and agricultural workers. In order to be able to receive a discount, the person must show proof at the time of payment. All fees below are current as of 2025.- Mexican 1-year expiration passport: 885 MXN
- Mexican 3-year expiration passport: 1,730 MXN
- Mexican 6-year expiration passport: 2,350 MXN
- Mexican 10-year expiration passport: '''4,120 MXN'''
Languages
The textual portions of the Mexican passports are printed in Spanish, English and French. In the updated passport design or the "Pasaporte Electronico" French is absent with the SRE deciding to no longer print any text in the passports in that language.Passport message
The passports contain a note from the issuing state that is addressed to the authorities of all other states, identifying the bearer as a citizen of that state and requesting that he or she be allowed to pass and be treated according to international norms. The note inside the Mexican passports state:In Spanish,
in English,
and in French.