When the whole family travels, the passport stops being one errand and becomes four, five, or six: one for each family member, with different costs and requirements depending on age. The good news is that it can all be handled in a single morning if you arrive with everything ready. Here's how much it costs in 2026 for parents, kids, and grandparents, which documents are required for minors, and how to organize the appointments so everyone goes on the same day.
How Much the Mexican Passport Costs in 2026, by Age
Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores, SRE) charges according to the validity period, and the validity you can choose depends on each family member's age. These are the fees in effect since January 1, 2026, in Mexican pesos and the same nationwide:
| Family member | Validity available | 2026 cost (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| Babies and children under 3 | 1 year | $920 |
| Children and teens ages 3 to 17 | 3 or 6 years | $1,795 or $2,440 |
| Adults | 3, 6, or 10 years | $1,795, $2,440, or $4,280 |
| Adults 60 and older | 3, 6, or 10 years | $900, $1,220, or $2,140 |
What a Whole Family Pays: An Example
To give you an idea, here's what the bill would look like for a three-generation family getting everything done at once:
- Mom and Dad, 10-year passports: $4,280 each, $8,560 total.
- 8-year-old daughter, 6-year passport: $2,440.
- 2-year-old baby, 1-year passport: $920.
- Grandma and Grandpa, 10-year passports with 50% off: $2,140 each, $4,280 total.
Total: $16,200 MXN for six people. A family of four, with two adults on 10-year passports and two children on 6-year passports, pays $13,440 MXN.
A money-saving tip: if your little one is about to turn 3 and the trip can wait, apply after their birthday. From that age on, they can get a 3- or 6-year passport instead of renewing every year.
Passports for Children and Teens: What's Required
This is the part of the process with the most requirements, so it's best to prepare it first. On the day of the appointment, bring the original and a copy of:
- The minor's certified birth certificate.
- The minor's certified CURP.
- A photo ID for the minor, such as a school ID or a proof-of-enrollment letter with a photo and the school's stamp. For children under 7, a medical certificate with a photo and the stamp of the pediatrician or health institution is accepted.
- Valid official ID for mom and dad, or for whoever holds parental authority (patria potestad). The names must match those on the minor's birth certificate.
- Proof of fee payment and the appointment confirmation.
The minor must attend accompanied by both parents, because both sign the authorization. If one can't go, they give their consent in advance with the OP-7 permit, which is signed at any passport office in the country or at a Mexican consulate and is valid for 90 calendar days. Separation or divorce doesn't change this rule: as long as both retain parental authority, both signatures are required.
Grandparents: 50% Off from Age 60
People aged 60 or older pay half for any validity period, including the 10-year one. There's no separate paperwork: age is verified with official ID on the day of the appointment. The same discount applies to people with a disability verified by an official document.
For grandparents, the 10-year passport is usually the best option: $2,140 MXN and a decade without going back to the office.
Parents and Adults: First Time or Renewal
If it's your first passport, bring a document proving your Mexican nationality (most commonly a certified copy of your birth certificate), your valid official photo ID, your certified CURP, and proof of payment. To renew, all you need is your previous passport, the payment, and the appointment confirmation.
No one needs to bring photos. The photo, fingerprints, signature, and iris scan are taken at the office.
How to Book Appointments for the Whole Family
Each family member needs their own appointment, babies included. Booking is free and can be done through three official channels:
- Online: at citas.sre.gob.mx, with your Llave MX account or your email.
- By WhatsApp: through the official chatbot, +52 55 8932 4827. Have each family member's CURP on hand.
- By phone: at 55 8932 4827, Monday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Try to get them all on the same day, at the same office, and in back-to-back time slots. When you finish, you'll receive a payment slip for each person; you pay online or at an authorized bank, never at the office or at convenience stores. And if anyone offers to hold appointments for you in exchange for money, it's not an official channel.
In Puerto Vallarta, the SRE Liaison Office is at Calle Independencia 123, in the Centro neighborhood, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., always by appointment.
While You Wait for Your Appointments, a Vacation That Doesn't Require a Passport
Great family moments don't have to wait until everyone has a brand-new passport. You can get to Puerto Vallarta on a domestic flight or by road, with no immigration and no currency exchange. If you haven't picked your dates yet, here's the best time to travel to Puerto Vallarta as a family and where to travel in Mexico in October and November.
Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Great Moments sits right on the beach, at the northern end of downtown Vallarta, and the all-inclusive plan takes care of the logistics of three generations at the same table: the Frutas y Flores buffet to start the day, Mexican cuisine at Corazón Contento, seafood and Italian cuisine at Sunset, and a snack by the pool at Palmita Snack & Bar, all under the direction of Executive Chef Mariano Jiménez.
Outside the hotel, everything is within walking distance: a family stroll along the Malecón and La Domósfera, a short walk away. And for days spent at the hotel, here are 7 activities to keep the kids from getting bored.
Your passport can wait for its appointment. Family moments can't. Book at hotelbuenaventura.com.mx.
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