On March 18, 2024, Puerto Vallarta celebrated the inauguration of a new Municipal Liaison Office (OME) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), located in Puerto Mágico. This opening represents a significant step forward in modernizing and improving accessibility for passport application processes.
Facilities and Services
The new office is equipped with four interview windows, a section for document review, two biometric registration stations, and a treasury counter for payments. To enhance visitor comfort, the office also includes a waiting area, a children's area, and a nursing room.
With this new location, the office will be able to serve up to 80 people per day, strictly by appointment only. The estimated processing time for passport issuance is four to five business days, streamlining the process for applicants.
Commitment to the Community
During the inauguration event, Mayor Luis Munguía emphasized the importance of this opening in facilitating access to an essential identification document for citizens. He also mentioned that additional efforts will be made to upgrade this office into an SRE sub-delegation in the near future.
Hours and Location
The office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is located at Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio km 4.5, Av. Heroica Escuela Naval, exterior number 30, interior II, Zona Hotelera Norte.
With this new facility, Puerto Vallarta strengthens its administrative services, offering a modern and efficient option for passport processing in the region.
