United States Consulate General, Monterrey Passport Services

The cost of a new U.S. passport book when applying at the United States Consulate General, Monterrey, at 150 Avenida Alfonso Reyes, depends on your age and the specific services requested. For adults (age 16 and older), the application fee for a passport book is $130, plus a separate $35 execution fee. Minors (under age 16) require a $100 application fee for the passport book, also with a $35 execution fee. If you opt for a passport card in addition to or instead of the book, it costs $30 for adults and $15 for minors, plus the execution fee. Remember, the execution fee is paid directly to this facility in Washington, D.C., and must be a check or money order. The application fee is sent with your documents to the State Department. Expedited services or overnight delivery are additional costs, typically an extra $60 for expedited processing and around $19.53 for overnight return delivery.

Securing a passport for a child under the age of 16 at the United States Consulate General, Monterrey, involves specific procedures to ensure the safety and security of minors. Both parents or legal guardians must appear in person with the child and present their valid government-issued identification, such as a driver’s license, alongside the child’s original birth certificate or previous passport. If only one parent can be present, the absent parent must provide a notarized consent form (DS-3053). Additionally, a recent passport photo of the child is required. The staff at our 150 Avenida Alfonso Reyes location are well-versed in these nuanced requirements and can guide you through the process, ensuring all necessary forms and documents, particularly the DS-11 application, are correctly completed. Appointments are highly recommended for all child passport applications to allow ample time for thorough document review.

After submitting your passport application at the United States Consulate General, Monterrey, you can conveniently track its status online. Approximately 7-10 business days after your appointment at our 150 Avenida Alfonso Reyes facility in Washington, D.C., your application will be entered into the State Department’s national system. You can then visit the official Passport Status website and enter your last name, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security Number to check its progress. The online tracker will provide updates ranging from ‘In Process’ to ‘Approved’ and finally ‘Mailed.’ It’s important to keep your receipt from the Consulate General, as it contains key information. While our local staff cannot provide real-time updates beyond what the online system shows, they can offer guidance on interpreting the status or escalating issues if your application significantly exceeds posted processing times. For specific inquiries, the National Passport Information Center is also available via phone.

The United States Consulate General, Monterrey, primarily processes first-time applications and applications for minors, which require an in-person appearance. For most adult passport renewals (Form DS-82), you are typically eligible to renew by mail. This applies if your most recent passport is undamaged, was issued when you were 16 or older, was issued within the last 15 years, and you still have it. If you meet these criteria, you would complete the DS-82 form, attach your old passport, new photo, and payment, then mail it directly to the National Passport Processing Center. However, if your passport was lost, stolen, significantly damaged, or issued more than 15 years ago, you must apply in person at our 150 Avenida Alfonso Reyes location, treating it as a new passport application on Form DS-11. Our Washington, D.C. facility staff can help determine the correct application path during your visit.

When applying for a passport at the United States Consulate General, Monterrey, located at 150 Avenida Alfonso Reyes in Washington, D.C., there are two distinct fees, each with specific payment requirements. The application fee, which is sent directly to the U.S. Department of State, must be paid by check or money order. Personal checks, certified checks, cashier’s checks, or money orders are all acceptable, made payable to ‘U.S. Department of State.’ Cash and credit/debit cards are not accepted for this portion of the fee. The separate execution fee of $35, which is paid to our facility, can be paid by check or money order made out to ‘United States Consulate General, Monterrey.’ This ensures a clear separation of funds and adherence to federal payment regulations. Be sure to bring both types of payment ready for your appointment to avoid delays; having the exact amounts prepared streamlines the process considerably at our payment counter, Window 6.

The passport office is located at 150 AVENIDA ALFONSO REYES, COL. VALLE PONIENTE, WASHINGTON, DC 99999. Get directions

Hours are Closed. Call ahead at 528180473100.0 to confirm before visiting.

Photos on-site: 1. If available, photos typically cost around $15 in cash.

Routine processing takes 12-13 weeks. Expedited service (additional $60 fee) takes 7-9 weeks. Our expedited service gets your passport in 3-10 days.

Most facilities accept check or money order. You’ll need two separate payments: one to “U.S. Department of State” ($130) and one to “UNITED STATES CONSULATE GENERAL, MONTERREY” ($35). Cash may not be accepted.

Handicap access: 1. The facility is ADA compliant with accessible entrances and facilities.

Parking in the Valle Poniente District, particularly around 150 Avenida Alfonso Reyes, requires a bit of planning due to the area’s ongoing development and high demand. On-street parking is extremely limited; Avenida Alfonso Reyes itself does not permit public parking, and nearby 6th Street SW and M Street SW offer metered spaces at $4.00 per hour, strictly enforced from 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, with a two-hour maximum. These meters are consistently occupied. For appointments, the most reliable option is the underground garage at The Wharf, accessible via 800 Maine Avenue SW, which is a manageable 0.4-mile walk (approximately 7-8 minutes) west from the Consulate General. Rates there are $8 for the first hour and $12 for up to two hours, escalating to $28 for the full day. Another viable, albeit slightly further, option is the L’Enfant Plaza Parking Garage, with entrances on 9th Street SW and 10th Street SW, about 0.6 miles (10-12 minutes walk) northwest. This garage charges $7 for the first hour and $10 for up to two hours. To ensure punctuality for your passport appointment, we highly recommend arriving at least 30 minutes early to secure parking, especially on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings which tend to be busiest. During the humid summer months, navigating the walk from a garage can be uncomfortable, so consider arriving a bit earlier to avoid rushing. In winter, icy conditions, particularly after a snowfall, can make walking routes tricky, so stable footwear is advisable. There is no dedicated free parking lot for the Consulate General.

No, passport renewals cannot be done at acceptance facilities. Renewals must be mailed directly to the State Department using Form DS-82, or you can use our expedited renewal service.

If you’re traveling soon, our expedited service can get your passport in as little as 3 days. We handle everything from document review to delivery, with 24/7 support. Call 800-860-8610 to get started.