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…).
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.
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) |
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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 |
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:
For more information on what to do if you are the next of kin or representative of a Canadian who has died outside Canada, please visit the website Death outside Canada.
Marriage and divorce proceedings in Mexico fall under local State law and while the requirements are generally the same in all 31 states and the Federal District of the Republic, there could be some slight variations depending on the State. It is strongly advised that you contact the local "Registro Civil" of the city where you intend to hold the ceremony in order to obtain complete information (there are "Oficinas del Registro Civil" in each city in Mexico).
Only civil marriage is legally recognized in Mexico. A religious ceremony may be performed after presenting proof of a civil marriage, but this is without legal effect and does not replace the former. A civil wedding in Mexico is recognized in Canada.
Note: A marriage occurring in one state in Mexico cannot be legally registered in another state, nor in the Federal District.
To obtain a divorce in Mexico, you must be a resident of Mexico. Usually this process takes several months and you must reside here for at least 6 months before applying for the divorce. You may wish to retain an attorney in Mexico with experience in divorce proceedings.
For further information about the requirements for foreigners who wish to marry in Mexico visit the webpage of the Embassy of Mexico in Canada.
This office provides certain notarial services (fees apply), by appointment only, to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada. Please contact us at mxicocs@international.gc.ca prior to booking an appointment.
Note: Canada joined the Apostille Convention and it came into effect on January 11, 2024. The new Apostille process now replaces the authentication and/or legalization services previously available at this office.
Canadian documents for legal use in Mexico or in any country member of the Apostille Convention.
In Canada
Please consult the website Changes to authentication services in Canada to obtain information on how to apply and obtain an apostille for your Canadian document.
In Mexico
This office can only issue apostilles for certain Canadian original documents, such as long form birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates from any province/territory or RCMP criminal records issued in Ottawa*. A scanned copy of the document should be sent to this office at mxicocs@international.gc.ca beforehand to ensure the service can be provided.
*Non-exhaustive list
Mexican documents for legal use in Canada
Canadian law does not require the authentication or apostille of foreign public documents before they can be used in Canada. However, some individuals or institutions in Canada may require it.
Mexico is also a member of the Apostille Convention. If your Mexican document was issued by federal authorities you can apply for an apostille at the Secretaría de Gobernación (in Spanish only). If your Mexican document was issued by state authorities you will need to refer to the competent state authorities, you may wish to consult the State directory (in Spanish only).
Other services
Mexican citizens that require a notarized letter for their child or children to be able to travel to Canada must go to a Mexican Public Notary. The consular section of the Embassy of Canada in Mexico is not able to provide this service.
If you still have questions, please contact us at mxicocs@international.gc.ca.
Note: If the credit/debit card number and the expiry date is not shown on your credit/debit card, be sure to bring the information with you as you will need it to fill out Credit Card Authorization form.
Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (MXN) |
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Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 700.00 |
Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 280.00 |
Uniting documents and sealing their fastening. The fee shown is per document. | 30.00 | 420.00 |
Declaration of translator (preparing document, signature, uniting documents and sealing their fastening). The fee shown is per legal package. | 110.00 | 1540.00 |
Declaration of translator (preparing document and signature only). The fee shown is per document. | 80.00 | 1120.00 |
Legal signature (each signature) | 50.00 | 700.00 |
Legal declaration package | 80.00 | 1120.00 |
Apostille service. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 700.00 |
Canadian citizens in Mexico
To obtain or renew a Canadian passport while abroad read carefully the instructions contained in passport application forms below, fill the form and gather all necessary documents you will have to provide with your application form (proof of Canadian citizenship, photos, supporting identification, etc.)
For children’s passports
Instructions
3. Submit your complete application by mail or in person.
Important: Provide your complete return mailing address on a separate piece of paper along with your application and the online payment receipt.
Processing time
The processing time for a passport application is currently 20 business days, excluding holidays and postal delivery time, upon reception of a complete application*.
* Incomplete applications will be returned to sender.
Lost and stolen passports
If your valid passport is lost or stolen, send an email to mxicocs@international.gc.ca with your:
Our staff will then let you know how to proceed. A PPTC 203 declaration will also be required to request a replacement of lost, stolen or inaccessible valid passport.
In some cases, it may be necessary for you to reschedule your travel plans.
Emergency passport application
If your application is urgent and you must travel in less than 20 working days, please email mxicocs@international.gc.ca to give us details on your emergency.
Note: Although our offices offer travel document options for urgent cases, these are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Having a flight ticket does not guarantee that your case will be treated as urgent.
Passports - Frequently asked questions
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) |
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10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 | 3640.00 |
5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 | 2660.00 |
5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 | 1400.00 |
Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 | 630.00 |
Temporary (PPT) | 110.00 | 1540.00 |
Pick up (PPT) | 20.00 | 280.00 |
ETD Adult (PPT) | 75.00 | 1050.00 |
ETD Child (PPT) | 30.00 | 420.00 |
Passport Retention | 45.00 | 630.00 |
Declaration in lieu of guarantor | 50.00 | 700.00 |
Applying for a study permit in Canada
If you are going to study in Canada for 6 months or less, Mexican citizens must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).
If you are going to study in Canada for more than 6 months you need to apply for a study permit.
Education and youth programs in Canada
Please do not phone or e-mail the Canadian Embassy regarding visa matters unless necessary. Our Visa Section staff will be devoted to processing applications and may be unable to answer your enquiries. Staff in other sections of the Embassy are not able to assist in visa matters.
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD).