Government of Canada services and information in Mexico City, Mexico

Surrogacy

Mexican law on surrogacy is under development. Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR), including surrogacy, might only be recognized in some Mexican states. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with Mexican laws and regulations governing this process and to ensure you will meet all legal requirements to take the newborn child out of Mexico before you start the surrogacy process. It is recommended that Canadians visiting Mexico for the purposes of commercial surrogacy arrangements seek independent legal advice before entering into any agreement. A list of local lawyers who speak English and/or French is available at Ask Travel.

After a child is born through surrogacy, parents may request proof of Canadian citizenship and a Canadian passport for the child. See the Citizenship section.

If you need to travel prior to receiving the citizenship certificate, you may apply for a Canadian passport for the child, provided that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has made a decision on the Application for a Citizenship Certificate, and you provided documentary evidence to support your request for passport issuance (e.g. proof of travel, etc…).

Birth abroad

Citizenship services

To apply for, replace or update a Canadian Citizenship Certificate, visit Immigration and citizenship for Canadians. Click on Get proof of citizenship to ensure you download the corresponding IRCC application package or form.

If you are a Canadian citizen and would like to apply for a certificate of Canadian citizenship for your child born abroad, please download form CIT0001.

Submit your application along with the following documents:

Book an appointment (only at the Canadian Embassy in Mexico City) to present your documents in person or submit them by courier to the Consular Section at the following address:


Embajada de Canadá en México

Sección Consular (Ciudadanía)

Schiller 529, Col. Bosque de Chapultepec (Polanco) Alcaldía Miguel Hidalgo

11580 Ciudad de México, México.

Important: If you have already applied on paper to the Embassy, do not apply online for the same request. If so, IRCC will not process your online application

About the process

IRCC will send you an acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) letter or email to inform you that your application has been received and that it is complete. Your acknowledgement of receipt letter will include your unique client identifier (UCI) and an application number that you can use to check your application status online. Be sure to check your junk mail/spam e-mail folder to see if your letter has been sent to that mailbox.

Processing time

Please consult the IRCC website Check processing times. We are unable to provide updates by phone or email on passport or citizenship applications that have been submitted.

Useful links

Use the Am I Canadian? tool to determine your eligibility for Canadian citizenship.

See the IRCC Citizenship Help Centre for more information.

Payment method

Pay your application fees online.
Make sure to include your payment receipt along with your complete application when you submit it (in person or by mail).

Details Fee (CAD) Fee (MXN)
Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) 75.00 1050.00
Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship 100.00 1400.00
Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship 75.00 1050.00
Application for a Search of Citizenship Records 75.00 1050.00

Death abroad

What if I Die in Mexico?

Many Canadian citizens work in Mexico or have retired to live here. As death is a natural part of life, it makes sense for those living here to prepare for the possibility that they may also die here. These tips will help you, your family and friends know what to do.

Plan in advance:

After your death: