Mexican diplomatic identity cards are issued to diplomatic officers and family for the purpose of traveling abroad when not in official duties. The Mexican diplomatic identity card is also an official identification and proof of Mexican citizenship.
Physical appearance Mexican diplomatic identity cards are white plastified cards bearing the coat of arms of Mexico, the seal of the ministry of foreign affairs, and the words "Estados Unidos Mexicanos" (United Mexican States) above the coat of arms.
Identity information page Cards currently issued include the following data:
Photograph Type (D) Country code (MEX) ID card number Surname(s) Given name(s) Appointment Observation(s) Date of birth Personal ID number (CURP) Sex Place of birth Date of issue Authority Date of expiration Hologram picture in the center-right
Languages The textual portions of the Mexican diplomatic ID cards are printed in Spanish, English and French.
Urban legend There was an urban legend circulating online that Mexican people could not enter Ecuador, with or without such a card, but Reuters exposed that as false.
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