Traveling abroad is a common dream for many Mexicans, and one of the fundamental requirements to do so is to have a Mexican passport. This document facilitates access to various international destinations, and today, thanks to technological advances, Mexicans can enter several countries only with their biometric passport (except those that require visa, who will continue to ask for this additional document).
If you are not familiar with the functions and characteristics of this passport, then we explain how this will allow you to speed up your passage through international airports, avoiding long lines.
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What is a biometric passport?
The biometric passport is easy to identify. Just observe the rectangular symbol with a circle in the center, usually located on the cover of the passport, near the photograph of the headline. This type of passport has several key features:
- Integrated chip stores personal data
- Exclusive digital signature of the holder
- Polycarbonate sheet with recorded information by laser printer
- Biometric information, photography and full name of the holder
- International electronic passport symbol located at the bottom central part
- 32 interior pages with safety inks and serial number
What happens if my passport is not biometric?
If your passport does not have these technological characteristics, do not worry, since it will remain valid as an official identification abroad. However, The process of entering the country can be slower. Many countries use electronic systems to scan passports, and if yours is not biometric, The machines will not recognize it. In that case, you will be redirected to another point in the airport, where your data will be reviewed manually.
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What is the cost of the Mexican passport in 2025?
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), the prices of the Mexican passport by 2025 are the following:
- Valid passport of 3 years: 1,730.00 pesos
- 6 -year valid passport: 1,350.00 pesos
- 10 -year passport of 10 years: 4 thousand 120.00 pesos
For older adults:
- 1 year valid passport: 810.00 pesos
- 2 -year valid passport: 810.00 pesos
- Valid passport of 3 years: 810.00 pesos
This document is essential for those who want to travel outside the country, and with the biometric passport, the entry process to many international destinations is greatly facilitated.
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