Mexican citizens living in Texas can process their passports across four separate operational periods in October 2026 through the mobile consular program known as Consulado Sobre Ruedas, according to lanacion.com.ar. The initiative brings vital documentation and legal services directly to communities located outside permanent consular office locations. The October schedule features visits to multiple cities across the northern region of the state, with operations running continuously through Friday, October 30, following an initial launch on Monday, October 5.
Document Services and Operational Fees for 2026
The mobile units specialize in issuing secure passports and consular ID cards, known as matrículas consulares. In addition to primary identity documents, the operating teams provide birth registration services, certified copies, notarized powers of attorney, and wills. The Secretariat of Foreign Affairs of Mexico sets the official fee structure, which remains active through December 31, 2026. Passport costs vary by validity period, starting at US$44 for documents issued to children under three years of age. Adults over the age of 60 or individuals with a verifiable disability receive a 50 percent discount on ordinary passport fees. Emergency passport processing incurs an additional charge equivalent to 30 percent of the selected validity rate. Payments must be settled directly at the mobile unit’s cash box during the appointment using a credit or debit card—excluding American Express—or exact cash.
Consular Authorities Provide Free Appointment Channels
Consular authorities provide three free channels to secure an appointment for the mobile units. Applicants can use the online MiConsulado system at the official portal, send a message via WhatsApp to +1 (424) 309-0009, or call the dedicated call center at the same phone number. The Secretariat of Foreign Affairs explicitly warns users that scheduling an appointment is entirely free of charge. Citizens should avoid paying third parties to secure a turn and must protect their personal information by refusing to share sensitive data with unauthorized individuals or unverified entities.
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