Mexican Consulate in Miami, Florida
Directory of the Consulate General of Mexico in Miami
The Consulate General of Mexico in Miami is based in Coral Gables, the most diplomatic municipality in the Miami metropolitan area. Florida is the third U.S. state with the largest number of Mexican citizens, with communities established from southern cities such as Homestead, Hialeah and Miami all the way up to Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach counties. This consulate serves more than 300,000 Mexicans spread across 18 counties of south and southwest Florida.
The Miami consulate is also one of those handling the highest volume of consular protection cases in the state, given the intense ICE activity in South Florida. In addition, it coordinates the Consulate on Wheels program, which travels to agricultural and rural communities in South Florida, especially Immokalee and Collier County, where the Mexican presence in the fields is very significant.
Contact information for the Mexican Consulate in Miami
Address
2555 Ponce de León Blvd, Suite 400, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Note
Entrance on Valencia Avenue
City
Coral Gables (Miami)
State
Florida
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Country
United States
Main phone
24h emergencies
Appointments (MEXITEL)
WhatsApp appointments
Official website
Hours of the Mexican Consulate in Miami
Florida counties served by the Miami Consulate
The Consulate General of Mexico in Miami covers the following 18 counties of south and southwest Florida:
Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, Lee, Monroe, Charlotte, Glades, Hendry, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Manatee and Sarasota.
Residents of north and central Florida (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville) must go to the Mexican Consulate in Orlando.
Consular services in Miami, Florida
- Mexican passport: Renewal and first-time issuance for adults and minors.
- Consular ID (MCAS): Identification recognized in Florida and throughout the U.S.
- Voter ID card (INE): To cast your vote from abroad.
- Civil Registry: Births, marriages and deaths of Mexicans in Florida.
- Consular Protection: Assistance with ICE detentions and 24h emergencies.
- Legal Counsel: Free immigration and labor guidance.
- Notarial Procedures: Powers of attorney without an appointment.
- Consulate on Wheels: Periodic visits to Immokalee, Largo, Mulberry and other communities.
- Dual Nationality: Mexican Nationality Certificate and registration of births.
How to book an appointment at the Mexican Consulate in Miami
All procedures require a free appointment. You can schedule it through:
By phone: MEXITEL 1-877-639-4835 (toll-free) | WhatsApp: +1 (424) 309-0009
Notarial procedures (powers of attorney) do not require an appointment.
Consular assistant
Is your case not covered on this page?
Ask the assistant about your procedure in Miami: 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 Miami
Does the Miami consulate serve residents of Orlando or Tampa?
No. Residents of central and north Florida (Orlando, Tampa, Gainesville, Jacksonville) must go to the Mexican Consulate in Orlando, located at 2550 Technology Drive, Suite 805, Orlando, FL 32804. The Miami consulate only serves the 18 counties of south and southwest Florida.
Is there a consulate on wheels in Immokalee or the farming communities?
Yes. The Consulate General of Mexico in Miami organizes periodic Consulate on Wheels visits to farming communities in South Florida, especially Immokalee (Collier County), where the Mexican community is very large. The dates are announced on the official site and on the consulate's social media. For appointments, use WhatsApp: (424) 309-0009.
How do I get to the Mexican consulate in Coral Gables?
The consulate is at 2555 Ponce de León Blvd, Suite 400, Coral Gables, FL 33134. The entrance is on Valencia Avenue. By public transit: Miami-Dade Metrobus (routes that pass through Coral Gables). By car: there are parking meters in the area and public parking at Miracle Mile, a few blocks away.
I was detained in Florida — how do I contact the consulate?
You have the right to consular assistance under the Vienna Convention. Inform the authorities that you are a Mexican citizen and request that they contact the consulate. The 24h on-call number is (305) 979-1534. The consulate can verify your situation, contact your family and provide legal guidance.
How long does the passport take at the Miami consulate?
Delivery time ranges from 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the season. In summer and holiday periods demand is higher. If you have an upcoming trip, mention it when booking your appointment to request priority attention.