Mexican men aged 18 to 40 abroad can obtain the military service identity document through the embassy, either by declaring availability (for stays abroad of at least a year) or by an exception category such as dual nationality.
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 the Consular Section to request an appointment | attend with originals and copies; photo, signature and fingerprints are taken | receipt issued; the defence ministry reviews and the card is sent to the embassy later
Applications are handled through MiConsulado appointment system https://citas.sre.gob.mx.
Documents you need
- Birth certificate
- Proof of Australian address showing at least a year's stay
- Official photo ID matching the birth certificate
- Proof of highest education
- CURP if held
- Exception route: documents proving the exception plus five 35x45 mm photos
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: free for availability and most exception cases; duplicate card AUD 24; other changes charged
Processing time: Months; card arrives at the embassy around the end of the following year for the availability route.
Good to know
Duplicate fee from the August 2026 fee table. content read via https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/australia/index.php/cartillamilitar).
Official sources
- embamex.sre.gob.mx/australia/index.php/es/?option=com_content&view=…
- embamex.sre.gob.mx/australia/index.php/cartillamilitar
- embamex.sre.gob.mx/australia/images/2026/TablaDerechos/08Ago26.pdf
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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More services of Mexico in Australia
- Apostille and signature legalisation guidance
- Civil registry (birth, marriage, death registration and certified copies)
- Declaration of Mexican nationality
- Household effects certificate (menaje de casa)
- Passport (adult and minor, first issue or renewal)
- Permanent resident visa
- Power of attorney (notarial)
- Proof of life certificate for pensioners
- Public open will (notarial)
- Temporary resident visa with work permit
- Voter ID card for Mexicans abroad (INE)