Following our article on the family unity visa, here we outline how to apply for a Mexican passport for a child born in Mexico. This article is primarily intended for foreign parent(s) of a child born in Mexico.
The applicants, including the minor, attend an appointment at a delegation of the Secretariat for External Relations or a state or municipal Office. Make the appointment in advance. The passport request is generated by the office during the procedure.
Requirements to apply for a passport for a Mexican-born child
Proof of Mexican nationality of the minor is via a certified copy of the birth certificate issued by the Mexican civil registry office. The birth should have been registered within a year of the birth. If more than a year has passed between the birth and its registration, additional documentation would be required.
Proof of identity must be submitted via one of the following official documents with photograph. The details must correspond to the document proving the nationality and parentage of the minor (child).
Documentation for Mexican Child
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Primary, secondary or high school certificate or equivalent, with photograph. With an official stamp by a public or private institution incorporated within the Public Education Secretariat.
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Statement of results, from basic education level (preschool, primary and secondary), with photograph of the minor. With official stamp and incorporation number, signature and position of the issuer, conferred by any public or private institution within the Public Education Secretariat. Validity of statements of 90 days from their issue date. The authority does not accept statements from parents or guardians.
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Current school credential, from basic education level (preschool, primary and secondary), with photograph of the minor. It must have an official stamp and incorporation number, signature and position of the issuer, conferred by any public or private institution within the Public Education Secretariat. Validity of statements of 90 days from their issue date. The authority does not accept statements from parents or guardians.
- Medical card from a public health or social security institution with a photograph and an official institutional stamp. Digital cards are acceptable only if they have stamped photographs. (Note: vaccination cards or appointment cards are not acceptable to verify identification.)
For children under 7, and in the absence of other forms of identity
A declaration on letterhead by the family doctor/pediatrician that attended the birth. The letter must include the professional identity number, name of the minor and parents, and the time served as doctor to the minor. It must also include a photograph of the minor with stamp or signature of the doctor on it, name and signature of the doctor, and a simple, legible copy of their professional identity number. The statement would be valid for 90 days from the date of its issue.
Documentation for Parents
Parents, or those acting as parental authorities, should also present in person the following: originals of official documents, with photograph and signature of the owner. Details must correspond to the documents proving the nationality and parentage of the minor (baby).
For Mexicans, the usual official identity documents, such as an electoral card, passport, professional, consular or government credentials, credentials from INAPAM, DIF, etc. are acceptable.
Specifically for foreigners, the documents can be:
- Foreign passport
- Resident card issued by the National Migration Institute
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Visitor card issued by the National Migration Institute
Proof of payment of fees must also be included.
For further information, contact Adriana directly at info@immigratiotomexico.mx.
* Please note that that this information is an extract and translation into English from the site of the Secretariat for External Relations. We do not accept responsibility for inaccuracies or variations. Please verify all requirements in advance when making your application. Cases may vary. Consult the original text in Spanish here: https://sre.gob.mx/tramites-y-servicios/pasaportes/25