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Senior citizens planning to travel within or outside of Mexico during 2026 can access a benefit that significantly reduces the cost of their passport. One of the most common questions is whether the INAPAM credential allows for special discounts during August, and the answer is yes.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) maintains a 50% discount program on the payment of Mexican passport fees for people 60 years of age or older throughout the year. This means the benefit is not exclusive to August, but is available permanently for those who meet the established requirements.
In addition to senior citizens, people with disabilities and temporary agricultural workers traveling to Canada can also access this support.
¿La credencial INAPAM es necesaria para obtener el descuento?
Not necessarily. Although the National Institute for Senior Citizens (INAPAM) credential can be used as identification to prove the applicant's age, the discount is not granted because of membership in the institute.
In reality, the benefit is granted to all people who are 60 years of age or older, provided they can prove their identity and age through a valid official identification. Therefore, it is also possible to present documents such as the INE voting credential or other identifications accepted by the SRE.
¿Cuánto cuesta el pasaporte para adultos mayores en 2026?
Thanks to the 50% discount, senior citizens pay reduced rates when processing or renewing the document.
The current costs are:
- Pasaporte por 1 año: 460 pesos.
- Pasaporte por 3 años: 900 pesos.
- Pasaporte por 6 años: 1,220 pesos.
- Pasaporte por 10 años: 2,140 pesos.
For those who travel frequently, the six- or ten-year validity periods are usually a more convenient option in the long term.
Requisitos para tramitar el pasaporte mexicano
On the day of the appointment, applicants must present the corresponding documentation to prove their nationality and identity.
Documento que acredite la nacionalidad mexicana
One of the following can be presented:
- Acta de nacimiento mexicana.
- Certificado de nacionalidad mexicana.
- Declaratoria de nacionalidad mexicana por nacimiento.
- Carta de naturalización.
- Cédula de identidad ciudadana.
- Certificado de matrícula consular.
- Identificación oficial vigente
Among the accepted identifications are:
- Credencial para votar (INE).
- Credencial INAPAM vigente.
- Matrícula consular.
- Licencia de conducir.
- Otras identificaciones reconocidas por la SRE.
Proof of payment: It is essential to present the original receipt stamped by the banking institution where the payment was made.
Appointment confirmation sheet: This document is generated when scheduling the appointment and must be presented printed on the day of the appointment.
¿Cómo sacar una cita para el pasaporte?
The SRE offers several options to schedule an appointment:
Por teléfono
Call 55 893 24827.
Business hours: Monday to Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Have your CURP and personal information on hand.
Por internet
Go to the portal citas.sre.gob.mx.
Log in with a LlaveMx account or email address.
Select the office, date, and passport validity.
Por WhatsApp
Add the number (+52) 55 893 24827.
Send the word "Hola".
Follow the virtual assistant's instructions.
¿Qué sucede el día de la cita?
The recommendation is to arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time. During the service, SRE personnel will:
- Revisión de documentos.
- Verificación de datos personales.
- Captura de fotografía digital.
- Toma de huellas dactilares.
- Lectura del iris.
It is not necessary to bring printed photographs, as all biometric data is captured directly at the office. Once the process is finished, the passport is usually delivered the same day, although the waiting time may vary.
Yes, senior citizens can get a 50% discount on the Mexican passport process during August 2026, but also during the rest of the year.
The INAPAM credential can serve to prove age, although it is not a mandatory requirement to access the benefit. For those who have upcoming travel plans, this support represents an important savings opportunity when processing one of the most important documents for leaving the country.
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