Apply In-Person:

1. To Register with National Immigration Institute, the applicant has to approach the National Institute of Migration (INM) link
2. Visit the Mexican consulate or embassy in your home country or the Mexican embassy or consulate closest to your location. Submit the necessary documents and apply for the visa that matches the purpose of your stay.
3. If your visa application is approved, you will receive your visa. Make sure to read and understand the conditions of your visa, including the duration of your stay and any restrictions or requirements.
4. Travel to Mexico and enter the country with your visa. Upon arrival, you may be required to complete an immigration form, which is typically handed out during your flight or available at the port of entry.
5. Within 30 days of your arrival in Mexico, you must visit the local office of the National Institute of Migration (INM) to complete the registration process. Locate the nearest INM office to your place of residence.
6. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
8. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
9. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
10. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
11. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
15. If your registration is approved, you will be issued a Temporary Resident Card (Tarjeta de Residente Temporal) if you are staying for more than 180 days. For other visa types, you may receive a different type of permit or card.
16. This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• Identification documents (e.g., passport, national ID card).
• Proof of address (e.g., utility bills, lease agreement).
• Article of incorporation
• Proof of Existence
• Corporate Bylaws
• Corporate Resolution
• Legal Representative's Identification
• Power of attorney
• Financial Statements
• Certificate of good standing
• Notarization and Legalization
• Official Translations
• Any other documents (If required)

National Institute of Migration (INM)
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

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mexico
Plaza Juárez 20 Col. Centro 06010 Mexico City
Phone: (55)36865100
Citizen Services: (55)36865581
Contact link

Here are the eligibility requirements to register with the National Immigration Institute (Instituto Nacional de Migración, INM) in Mexico:

• Be a foreigner who is legally residing in Mexico.
• Have a valid visa or residency permit.
• Have a valid passport.

• 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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• This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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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

• Registering with the National Institute of Migration (Instituto Nacional de Migración - INM) in Mexico typically refers to the process that foreign nationals must follow to comply with immigration regulations when they enter the country for various purposes, such as tourism, work, study, or residency.

• It is essential to follow all immigration regulations and requirements during the stay in Mexico. Foreign nationals should keep their immigration documents, including their visa and resident card (if applicable), safe and valid throughout their stay.

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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