Answer
A reliable future date cannot currently be inferred from previous forecasts. In April 2025, the authorities introduced a format with the “Nacionalidad/Ciudadanía” field and the URY code for all citizens, but after public discussion, they announced a return to the previous version effective August 1, 2025, and said consultations on a final decision would continue.
Therefore, expectations of “in 2026,” “in 2027,” or “by 2031” do not constitute a current commitment by the state. For travel, what matters is not when the reform is promised but which document the DNIC issues when you apply and how the destination country recognizes it.
Check announcements from the Ministerio del Interior and Cancillería, as well as the DNIC procedure, before applying. If the trip is urgent, show the current passport to the relevant consulate; delaying a visa application solely for an anticipated new passport format is risky.