Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Change Status from Humanitarian Visitor to Permanent Resident, the applicant has to approach the Instituto Nacional de Migración link
2. The applicant has to visit the office with the request letter.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Once the application is submitted, the individual will be scheduled for an interview with the INM. During the interview, the individual will be asked questions about their reasons for seeking permanent residency and their ability to support themselves financially.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number or through email.
12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a notification through email.
13. If the application is approved, the individual will be issued a permit.
14. This entire process can be completed within 7 – 14 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Criminal record check
• Proof of health insurance
• Any other documents (If required)

Instituto Nacional de Migración
Avenida Homero 1832 Los Morales Polanco, Mayor's Office Miguel Hidalgo CP 11510, Mexico City
Telephone: (55) 5387 2400
Citizen Service: 800 00 46264
Contact link
Embassy and Consulates link

• Any foreign individual who intends to Change Status from Humanitarian Visitor to Permanent Resident is eligible to make this application.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 7 – 14 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Surname
• Address
• ZIP code
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Parents name
• Nationality
• Education details
• Mailing address
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

• In Mexico, a Humanitarian Visitor is a foreign national who has been granted a temporary visa for humanitarian reasons, such as to visit family members, receive medical treatment, or attend a funeral.
• However, if a person wants to stay in Mexico permanently, they may apply to change their status from a Humanitarian Visitor to a Permanent Resident.

• Once the individual has a Temporary Resident Visa, they can work towards meeting the requirements for permanent residency, such as demonstrating a stable income, providing a criminal background check, and obtaining health insurance.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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