Canadian representation in Mexico
Canadian Embassy in Mexico City
Contact details, passport and consular services, appointments and jurisdiction information for the Embassy of Canada to Mexico in Mexico City.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Embassy in Mexico City
The Embassy of Canada to Mexico is located on Calle Schiller in Colonia Polanco, Mexico City.
Colonia Polanco
11560 CDMX
Mexico
Before visiting: General embassy services and consular services operate by appointment. Passport applicants presenting documents in person must also have an appointment.
Location
Where is the Canadian Embassy in Mexico City?
The embassy is located at Calle Schiller No. 529 in Colonia Polanco, Mexico City.
About the embassy
About the Embassy of Canada to Mexico
The Canadian Embassy in Mexico City is Canada’s resident diplomatic mission in Mexico.
Canada and Mexico maintain a broad bilateral relationship covering trade, investment, security, migration, education and multilateral cooperation.
The mission is headed by Cameron MacKay, Ambassador of Canada to Mexico.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Embassy in Mexico City
The embassy provides passport, citizenship, notarial and other services for Canadian citizens.
Passport services
Canadian passport applications can be submitted by mail or presented in person by appointment. Passport fees must be paid online.
Citizenship services
Eligible paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship can be sent by courier to the Consular Section in Mexico City.
Notarial services
The embassy provides selected notarial services, including certified copies, signature certification, statutory declarations and apostilles for certain eligible Canadian documents.
Children and family matters
The embassy provides information related to children born abroad, international adoption and surrogacy. Applicants should review the specific requirements before starting a process in Mexico.
Emergency assistance
Canadian citizens requiring urgent help can contact the embassy during business hours. Emergency consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through Canada’s Emergency Watch and Response Centre.
Visa and immigration
Visa, study, work and immigration applications are handled through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the official visa application channels.
Appointments
Appointments at the Canadian Embassy in Mexico City
The embassy publishes separate appointment periods for general business and consular services.
General embassy appointments
General appointments are currently available Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Consular appointments
Consular services are currently available by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Passport applicants: Clients arriving at the embassy without an appointment to submit a passport application will not be attended.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in Mexico City
The embassy accepts Canadian passport applications by mail and in person by appointment.
Apply by mail
Completed applications can be sent by courier to the Embassy of Canada, Consular Section – Passports, Calle Schiller No. 529, Colonia Polanco, 11560 Mexico City.
Apply in person
Book an appointment before presenting your passport application documents at the embassy. Applicants without an appointment are not accepted for in-person passport submission.
Returning your documents: Applicants living outside Mexico City can have their new passport and original documents returned by DHL, Estafeta or FedEx. Include your complete return mailing address with your application.
Child passports: Proof of parentage is required with every child passport application. If the document is not in English or French, a certified translation must also be provided.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Canadian Embassy in Mexico City
The embassy’s consular district covers Mexico City and a large part of central, eastern and northern Mexico.
The current district includes Aguascalientes, Chiapas, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Estado de Mexico, Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Michoacán, Morelos, Mexico City, Oaxaca, Puebla, Querétaro, San Luís Potosí, Tabasco, Tamaulipas, Tlaxcala, Veracruz and Zacatecas.
Other parts of Mexico are served by Canada’s consulates, consular agencies and honorary consular offices elsewhere in the country.
Before you visit
What to check before visiting the embassy
Check which office serves you
Canada has several consular offices across Mexico. Your nearest office may be outside Mexico City depending on where you are staying or living.
Book an appointment
Consular services and in-person passport submissions require an appointment. Do not travel to the embassy for a passport application without one.
Prepare your documents
Review the current requirements and include all required forms, original documents, translations where applicable and proof of online payment.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Embassy in Mexico City FAQ
Is there a Canadian Embassy in Mexico?
Yes. Canada maintains an embassy in Mexico City, officially designated the Embassy of Canada to Mexico, in Mexico City.
Where is the Canadian Embassy in Mexico City?
The embassy is located at Calle Schiller No. 529, Colonia Polanco, 11560 CDMX, Mexico.
What is the telephone number for the Canadian Embassy in Mexico City?
The embassy’s published telephone number is +52 55-5724-7900.
What is the consular email address?
Consular enquiries can be sent to mxicocs@international.gc.ca.
Who is the Canadian Ambassador to Mexico?
Global Affairs Canada currently lists Cameron MacKay as Ambassador of Canada to Mexico.
When are consular appointments available?
Consular services are currently available by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Mexico City?
Yes. Passport applications can be sent by mail or submitted in person by appointment.
Can I submit a passport application without an appointment?
You can submit an application by mail, but applicants who want to present their documents in person must have an appointment. Walk-in passport applicants are not accepted.
Does the embassy provide apostille services?
Yes. The embassy can issue apostilles for certain eligible original Canadian documents. Applicants should send a scanned copy to the consular section first to confirm that the service can be provided.
Does the Embassy in Mexico City serve all of Mexico?
No. Canada maintains several other consular offices in Mexico. The Embassy in Mexico City has a defined consular district covering Mexico City and a number of Mexican states.