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Carlos G. Obrador Garrido Cuesta
Head Consul
Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia
111 South Independence Mall East, Suite 310
The Bourse Building
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Tel: (215) 558-2241
Email: cobrador@sre.gob.mx
Office Hours: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Services
Among many others, the Consulate performs the following services and activities:
• Protects the interests of Mexican citizens while living or traveling throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware and southern New Jersey.
• Facilitates economic, education and cultural exchanges between Mexico and the region.
• Supports the Mexican diaspora community and organizations at large.
• Acts as liaison for official government and business delegations.
• Issues visas for non-Mexicans wishing to travel to Mexico (US citizens and US Permanent Residents do not need to obtain a visa for tourist purposes).
• Produces Powers of Attorneys that may need to be enforced in Mexico.
• Participates in activities within the realm of public diplomacy.
Due to the high volume of services, Mexican Citizens that may require Passports, Consular Id Cards, Birth Registrations for their minors, Powers of Attorney and Voting Cards, will need an appointment, by calling to the toll free number 1877-MEXITEL (1 877-639-4835).
Appointments can also be obtained in the following web page: http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/filadelfia.
In case of emergencies, contact the Protection Department or call the Emergency Line (215)266-3740.
The rest of the documental and consular protection services are offered at the Consulate’s offices, during normal hours without appointments.
Additional Contacts and Services
• Appointments for Passports, Consular Id Cards, Birth Registrations, Powers of Attorney and Voting Cards, please call toll free 1-877-639-4835
• Documentation Department: (215) 923-8384 ext. 230
• Protection Department: (215) 923-8384 ext. 220, 250, 220, 240, 241 & 260
• Birth Certificates, questions: (215) 923-8384 ext. 345
• Powers of Attorneys, questions: 1-877-639-4835
• Press and Promotion: (215) 923-8384 ext. 310
• Consul´s Assistant: (215) 923-8384 ext. 450
• Cultural Affairs: (215) 923-8384 ext. 530
Other Resources
Website: http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/filadelfia
Additional Website: http://mexicanculturalcenter.org/
Office Twitter: @ConsulmexFila
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