Mexico - Apply for National Military Service Exceptions

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for National Military Service Exceptions, the applicant has to approach the Refugee Status Determination Section link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application or a notification through email.
11. The applicant will receive a notice to attend the pre-selection process, which includes a medical examination and physical fitness test. This will determine your eligibility for military service and the type of service the applicant will be required to perform.
12. If the applicant is selected for military service, he/she will attend a military training program, which can last from three months to a year, depending on the type of service assigned.
13. Once the applicant has completed the military service, the applicant can obtain the National Military Service Identity Card.
14. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, utility bill, etc)
• Criminal background check
• Birth certificate
• Voter ID card (IFE/INE) or other official identification with a photograph and signature
• Military service release document (Hoja de Liberación)
• Two passport-sized photographs
• Payment of the corresponding fee
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Refugee Status Determination Section
Division of International Protection
UNHCR
Case Postale 2500
1211 Genève 2 Dépôt
Switzerland
Fax: +41-22-739-7396
Email: [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any male Mexican citizen who is above 18 years of age is eligible to make this application.

Fees

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

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• 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.

Required Information

• 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

Need for the Document

• The National Military Service Identity Card exception (Cédula de Identidad del Servicio Militar Nacional in Spanish) is an official identification document issued by the Mexican Ministry of Defense to Mexican citizens who have completed their mandatory military service.

Information which might help

• The card serves as proof of completion of military service and includes the individual's personal information, photograph, and fingerprint.
• It also includes the individual's military service number, which is assigned during their service.
• The card is an important document as it may be required for certain government transactions, such as obtaining a passport or driver's license.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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