Message to Australians in Mexico, Central America, Cuba and the Dominican Republic regarding Australian Passport services.
You can apply online at passsports.gov.au and conduct your interview in person at the Australian Embassy in Mexico or at the nearest Honorary Consulate. Alternatively you may be able to submit your application by courier, so please contact the Consular and Passport Section at [email protected] to find out if you qualify to apply by courier.
For emergency consular assistance, please contact DFAT’s Consular Emergency Centre in Canberra on +61 2 6261 3305.
Passport application or renewal
To apply for (or renew) a passport please visit the following link:
Australian Passport Office (passports.gov.au)
Once you have created your online application you can then book an appointment with the Embassy using our online booking tool so you can lodge your application in person. Or alternatively, contact the Consular and Passport Section at [email protected] to find out if you qualify to be able to submit your application by courier.
Contact us via email ([email protected]) if you have any queries regarding your passport application.
Public holidays 2025.
- Wednesday, 1 January
- Monday, 3 February
- Monday, 17 March
- Friday, 18 April
- Monday, 21 April
- Thursday, 1 May
- Monday, 9 June
- Tuesday, 16 September
- Monday, 17 November
- Thursday, 25 December
- Friday, 26 December
- Monday, 29 December
- Tuesday, 30 December
- Wednesday, 31 December
Translations
All supporting documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a translation using a translator that is certified by a relevant local authority.
This includes documents such as foreign birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, name change certificates and court orders. Please note that both the original foreign language document and the original translation must be submitted with your passport application.
The Embassy can provide you with a list of recognised translators on request, please email [email protected] or phone +5255 1101 2256.
Referee/Guarantor
A Referee/Guarantor is required for first time applicants, renewal for minors, after a lost or stolen passport and first time as an adult. If you do not know an Australian who will meet the requirements as your Referee/Guarantor in section 11 of the application, you may be able to use a non-Australian as long as he or she is currently employed in one of the approved professional or occupation groups listed below, and:
- is not related to you by birth or marriage;
- is not in a de facto relationship with you;
- does not live at the same address;
- is over 18 years of age;
- has known you for at least 12 months; and
- is readily available to discuss your application during normal business hours.
Approved professional or occupation groups
- Lawyers
- Accountants
- Engineers
- Dentists
- Judges
- Marriage Celebrants
- Police Officers with at least 5 years continuous service
- Chiropractors
- Medical Practitioners - Doctors
- Nurses
- Optometrists
- Physiotherapists
- Psychologists
- Veterinary
- Teachers who are full time and who have been teaching for more than five years at schools or tertiary institutions.
Fee schedule May 2025
The Australian Embassy does not accept cash payments. We can only accept payment via Visa, MasterCard and AMEX credit card. Payments will be charged in Australian Dollars and in some cases in Mexican Pesos. Fees are revised monthly based on exchange rates.
For payments outside Mexico, please use the Credit Card Authorisation Form.
Passports are valid for 10 years (adults) or 5 years (children and adults aged 75 years and over).
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Children born of surrogacy
Mexico is becoming an increasingly popular destination for surrogacy agreements. Although it is not illegal, surrogacy is not regulated by Mexican law. We strongly advise Australians who are considering an international commercial surrogacy arrangement to obtain information on the legal and other risks involved, and to seek independent legal advice regarding Australian and foreign laws. For more information, see our Surrogacy Bulletin on smartraveller.
Research prospective clinics and agencies to ensure that you’re dealing with a reputable organisation. The Australian Embassy can’t provide legal advice about surrogacy or information on clinics.You may need to spend a significant amount of time in Mexico before and after the birth. The processes required to obtain Australian citizenship, and an Australian passport may take a few months. You need to be prepared to stay in Mexico during this time.
Please bear in mind that commercial surrogacy is a crime in all Australian states and territories, except the Northern Territory. In the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Queensland it’s illegal for residents to enter into international commercial surrogacy arrangements.
Before you apply for an Australian passport you will need to obtain Australian Citizenship, for children born overseas, see international Surrogacy Arrangements on the website of the Department of Home Affairs.
For general information on children's passport applications and supporting documentation, visit the Australians Passports website.
Contact the Consular and Passport Section in Mexico City by email at [email protected] to know the passport requirements before applying.
The Australian Passport Office (APO) in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is responsible for Australian passports. Overseas, most Australian embassies and consulates provide passport services.
There are additional steps to the process to obtain an Australian passport for a surrogate child. This applies to passport applications in Australia and overseas.
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You must get written consent of intended parents and the surrogate mother.
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If you can’t provide all necessary consents, you may have another avenue. Ask for consideration under special circumstances (Australian Passport Office).
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Documentary evidence of the surrogacy, such as a surrogacy agreement or a foreign court order.
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Any foreign-language documents need to be translated in full by an approved translation service.
Don’t commit to international travel before getting your child's passport. Processing times can vary. It may depend on whether the application has full consent and all required documentation.
See how to apply for an Australian passport for your surrogate child at the Australian Passport Office.