Household effects certificate (menaje de casa) – Mexico in Australia

Mexicans who lived abroad at least six months and are moving back to Mexico can get a certificate listing their household goods so they can be imported duty-free. Vehicles and commercial items are excluded.

Where to apply in Australia

Consular Section of the Embassy of Mexico, 14 Perth Avenue, Yarralumla, Canberra ACT. Honorary consulates in Brisbane and Carnegie (Melbourne) do not perform these procedures on the embassy pages read.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Mexico.

How to apply

Email digital copies of the documents to the Consular Section | after review you get an appointment by email | attend with four sets of originals and pay exact cash; certificate issued the same day

Applications are handled through MiConsulado appointment system https://citas.sre.gob.mx.

Documents you need

Cover letter (where and how long abroad, future Mexican address, no certificate in past year)
Proof of Mexican nationality
Photo ID
Proof of six uninterrupted months abroad
Signed itemised goods list (brand, model, serial for electricals)

Fees and processing time

Official fee: AUD 216 (Mexicans); AUD 288 (foreigners)

Processing time: Same day at the appointment.

Good to know

Fee from the August 2026 fee table. Cards not accepted.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by Mexico's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.

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Mexico: Household effects certificate (menaje de casa) in Australia