Canadian representation in Mexico
Canadian Consular Agency in Puerto Vallarta
Contact details, opening hours, passport, notarial and consular services for the Consular Agency of Canada in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consular Agency in Puerto Vallarta
The Consular Agency of Canada is located at Plaza Peninsula in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Hotelera Norte.
Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio 2485
Zona Hotelera Norte
48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
México
Appointments: General enquiries and consular services are available by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consular Agency in Puerto Vallarta?
The Agency is located at Plaza Peninsula on Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio in the Zona Hotelera Norte.
About the agency
About the Consular Agency of Canada in Puerto Vallarta
The Canadian Consular Agency in Puerto Vallarta is an official Government of Canada post serving Canadians visiting or living on the Pacific coast of western Mexico.
The office provides passport, consular and selected notarial services and serves Puerto Vallarta, the coast of Jalisco and the states of Colima and Nayarit.
Canada’s principal diplomatic mission in Mexico is the Embassy of Canada in Mexico City.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consular Agency in Puerto Vallarta
The Agency provides a broad range of services to Canadian citizens in its consular district.
Consular assistance
Canadians can contact the Agency for assistance with emergencies, lost documents and other consular matters.
Passport services
The Agency accepts complete Canadian passport applications by mail or in person by appointment.
Urgent passport cases
Urgent travel-document requests can be assessed individually when travel is required in less than 20 working days.
Notarial services
Selected notarial services are available by appointment, including certified copies, statutory declarations and signature certification.
Apostille services
The office can issue apostilles for certain eligible original Canadian documents under current Government of Canada procedures.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consular Agency in Puerto Vallarta
Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., by appointment.
Weekend
Saturday: Closed.
Sunday: Closed.
Service schedule: The same published appointment hours apply to general enquiries and consular services.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in Puerto Vallarta
The Puerto Vallarta Consular Agency accepts complete Canadian passport applications by mail or in person.
Submit by mail
Complete passport applications can be sent to the Consular Agency by mail or courier.
Submit in person
Applicants can book an appointment to present their passport application documents in person.
Urgent applications
If you need to travel in less than 20 working days, email the Agency with details of the emergency. Urgent cases are assessed individually.
Processing time: The current published processing time is 20 business days from receipt of a complete application, excluding holidays and delivery time.
Notarial services
Notarial services in Puerto Vallarta
The Agency provides selected notarial services by appointment to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadians when documents are intended for use in Canada.
Certified copies
The office may certify eligible copies of certain Canadian documents as true copies of the originals.
Declarations and signatures
Eligible affidavits, statutory declarations, sworn statements and signatures may be certified by a consular officer.
Apostilles
The office can issue apostilles for certain original Canadian documents, including eligible vital-statistics documents and some RCMP criminal record certificates.
Before booking: Send a scanned copy of the document to pvrta@international.gc.ca so the Agency can confirm whether the requested notarial or apostille service is available.
Citizenship services
Canadian citizenship services for Puerto Vallarta
Citizenship information is available through the Government of Canada, but paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship are not submitted to the Puerto Vallarta Agency.
Paper applications
If you are required to submit a paper application for a Canadian citizenship certificate, send it by courier to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Canada in Mexico City according to the current instructions.
Consular district
Area served by the Canadian Consular Agency in Puerto Vallarta
Coast of Jalisco
The Agency serves the coastal region of Jalisco, including Puerto Vallarta.
Nayarit
The State of Nayarit is included in the Puerto Vallarta Consular Agency’s service area.
Colima
The State of Colima is also part of the Agency’s official consular district.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consular Agency in Puerto Vallarta
Book an appointment
General enquiries and consular services are appointment-based. Arrange your visit before travelling to the office.
Prepare passport documents
Complete the appropriate passport form, gather all required supporting documents and pay the applicable fees online before submission.
Send notarial documents first
Email a scanned copy before attending so the Agency can confirm whether it can provide the requested notarial or apostille service.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consular Agency in Puerto Vallarta FAQ
Is there a Canadian consular office in Puerto Vallarta?
Yes. Canada maintains a Consular Agency at Plaza Peninsula in Puerto Vallarta.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone number is +52 55 5724 9799.
What is the email address?
The published email address is pvrta@international.gc.ca.
When is the Canadian Consular Agency in Puerto Vallarta open?
General enquiries and consular services are available by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Puerto Vallarta?
Yes. Complete passport applications can be submitted by mail or presented in person by appointment.
Does the Agency handle urgent passport applications?
Yes. Urgent cases involving travel in less than 20 working days can be assessed individually.
Does the Puerto Vallarta Agency provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected notarial services are available by appointment, including certified copies, statutory declarations and signature certification.
Can the Agency issue apostilles?
Yes. Apostille services are available for certain eligible original Canadian documents.
Can I submit a Canadian citizenship certificate application in Puerto Vallarta?
No. Paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship should be sent to the Embassy of Canada in Mexico City.
Which areas does the Puerto Vallarta Consular Agency serve?
The Agency serves the coast of Jalisco, including Puerto Vallarta, as well as the states of Colima and Nayarit.