Mexican Consulate in Boston, Massachusetts
Directory of the Mexican Consulate General in Boston
The Mexican Consulate General in Boston is the consular office for Mexican citizens across the entire New England region, which includes the states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. Located at 400 Atlantic Avenue in Boston's Financial District, next to the bay, this consulate serves a very diverse Mexican community: from workers in the service and restaurant industries to professionals and university students linked to the region's many universities (Harvard, MIT, BU, Tufts).
Boston is a relatively recent destination for Mexican immigration compared with California or Texas, but the community has grown strongly over the past 20 years, especially in neighborhoods such as East Boston, Chelsea and Lawrence. The consulate organizes mobile consular visits to communities in the metro area with the highest concentration of nationals.
Contact information for the Mexican Consulate in Boston
Address
49 Franklin Street, Ground Floor, Boston, MA 02110
City
Boston
State
Massachusetts
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Main phone
Other phones
(617) 426-8782 | (617) 426-4942 | (617) 350-5263
Toll-free
Emergencies / Detentions
Appointments (MEXITEL)
WhatsApp appointments
Official website
Hours of the Mexican Consulate in Boston
Consular services in Boston
- Mexican passport: Issuance and renewal. Appointment required.
- Consular ID: Recognized in Massachusetts and other New England states.
- Civil Registry: Births, marriages and deaths.
- Consular Protection: Urgent assistance with detentions and emergencies.
- Legal Counseling: Free guidance on immigration and labor rights.
- INE / Voter ID card: To vote in Mexican elections.
- Notarial procedures: Powers of attorney and authentications without an appointment.
How to book an appointment at the Mexican Consulate in Boston
Consular assistant
Is your case not covered on this page?
Ask the assistant about your procedure in Boston: which documents they ask for, what to pay and what to do when your situation is not the usual one.
Frequently Asked Questions – Mexican Consulate in Boston
Does the Boston consulate serve residents of Connecticut and Rhode Island?
Yes. The Mexican Consulate General in Boston has jurisdiction over the entire New England region: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. If you live in Hartford, Providence, New Haven or any city in these states, the Boston consulate is yours.
I'm a university student in Boston — can I get my passport here?
Yes. Mexican students at universities in Boston and New England can get their passport at the consulate. You'll need proof of university enrollment as evidence of residence if you don't have a lease agreement.
How long does the Mexican passport take in Boston?
The usual delivery time is 3 to 5 weeks. In summer and December it can extend up to 8 weeks due to high demand. Plan ahead if you have flights booked.
Does the Boston consulate serve the Lawrence or Lowell area?
The consulate organizes mobile consular visits to communities in the Boston metro area with high concentrations of nationals, such as Lawrence, Lowell and Chelsea. Dates are published on the consulate's official website and social media.