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 2021 Henley Visa Restrictions Index, holders of a Mexican passport can visit 164 (of 192 as the maximum) countries without a visa, placing Mexico in the 22nd rank in terms of global travel freedom.
Mexico transitioned to a biometric passport in 2021 called the electronic passport (pasaporte electrónico).
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 business
Physical 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" (United Mexican States) around the coat of arms. The word "Pasaporte" is inscribed below the coat of arms, the international biometric symbol below this, and "Mexico" (as the country is commonly known) 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 (digital) Type (P) Country code (MEX) Passport no. Surnames (Includes Father/Mother's maiden name) Given names Nationality Observations Date of birth Personal ID number (CURP) 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 (18 and under) also contain the image, full name, nationality, CURP and signature of those that have custody of the minor.
The biographical information page ends with the Machine Readable Zone. The passport includes 32 pages for visas and passport stamps, each featuring the coat of arms of one of the 31 Mexican states and Mexico City.
Requirements
Requirements for first time applicants that are over the age of eighteen.