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If you need to obtain or renew your Mexican passport and cannot find available appointments in your city, there is good news: you are not obligated to carry out the process in the state where you live. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) allows citizens to go to any of its passport offices or liaison offices distributed throughout the country, provided they have an appointment in advance.
This option is useful for people looking for faster appointments in other entities, especially during periods of high demand.
Can you get a passport in another state?
Yes. According to information from the SRE, applicants can appear at any SRE Delegation or State or Municipal Liaison Office with a prior appointment, with no requirement that forces the document to be processed in the same state where they have their home address.
In addition, the SRE has offices in all 32 entities of the country, as well as in some airports, which expands the options for finding availability.
Why do some people choose another state?
One of the most frequent reasons is the difficulty in getting an appointment nearby in certain cities. In those cases, many people choose to check availability at offices in other states and go to the one that has the earliest dates.
This can be especially useful for those who need the passport urgently due to an international trip, an immigration procedure, or a visa application.
Do the requirements change if I do the procedure in another entity?
No. The requirements are exactly the same regardless of the office you choose.
For a first-time issuance for adults, the SRE requires:
- Acreditar la nacionalidad mexicana.
- Presentar una identificación oficial vigente.
- Acudir personalmente a la cita.
- Cubrir el pago correspondiente de derechos.
In the case of renewal, it is necessary to present the previous passport and comply with the additional requirements that apply in situations such as loss, theft, or deterioration of the document.
How do you schedule the appointment?
The procedure is done through the SRE appointment system. When scheduling your appointment, you can select the office you prefer, regardless of which state it is in.
Therefore, if you notice that the available dates in your city are very far away, you can check other locations to find a faster alternative.
Although it is possible to process the passport anywhere in the country, you should consider the costs and travel time, as you will have to go personally to the selected office on the day of your appointment. In addition, it is important to verify the location, opening hours, and availability of the chosen office beforehand.
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