ArticleAutomated Self-Service Entry System Expanded To More VisitorsPassport holders of Australia, Israel, and Slovakia are now eligible to use the self-service automated kiosks.MexicoImmigrationFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticleLabor Law UpdatesAs of April 24, 2021, Mexico's Federal Labor Law now prohibits the subcontracting of personnel, which is the practice of an entity outsourcing an employee to be available for the benefit of another entity.MexicoImmigrationFakhoury Global Immigration
ArticleProcessing Delays And Policy Changes Possible During Transition To New Immigration CommissionerMexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has named Sergio Salomón, the current governor of the State of Puebla, as the new Commissioner of the National Immigration...MexicoImmigrationFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticleAdditional Information On Entry Requirements For Foreign NationalsThe government of Mexico published information on entry requirements into the country. The information is available in 20 different languages and provides insights into questions and documents...MexicoImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleElectronic Travel System For ColombiansNew online pre-registration system introduced for travelers arriving in Mexico from Colombia MexicoImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleExpanded Efforts To Notarize Identification DocumentsOn 18 November 2022, Mexico launched an agreement that will expand the options to have certain travel document types verified and notarized...MexicoImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleExpanded Operating Hours For Consular Offices In North AmericaThe government of Mexico will extend the working hours of 57 consular offices in the United States and Canada beginning 14 May 2022 to accommodate increased volume of immigration document requests.MexicoImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleExpansion Of Passport OfficesThe government of Mexico opened a new passport office in Colima on 28 October 2022.MexicoImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleNew Consular Office To Open In MumbaiThe government of Mexico will open a new consulate office in Mumbai, India. According to the government announcement, this expansion in consular services is intended to accommodate an additional volume...MexicoImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleNew Electronic PassportThis week, the Mexican government announced an electronic passport and issued the first Mexican electronic passport. MexicoImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleNew Passport Offices AnnouncedThe government of Mexico announced that it will open nine new passport offices throughout the country before the end of 2022. Some of these offices will be opened in Iztapalapa, Aeropuerto...MexicoImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleResidents Of Colombia, Chile And Peru Are No Longer Required To Hold A Visa To Travel To Mexico, Effective July 1, 2016Prior to these recent amendments, this visa exemption applied only to citizens of member countries of the Pacific Alliance ("Alianza del Pacífico") – i.e., Colombia, Chile and Peru.MexicoImmigrationLittler Mendelson
ArticleUpdating The Employer Registration CertificateMexico's National Institute of Migration is the agency charged with issuing a document known as the Employer Registration Certificate.MexicoImmigrationLittler Mendelson
ArticleINM Immigration Offices To Close For The HolidaysInstituto Nacional de Migracion (INM) will close its offices from December 25, 2020 through January 1, 2021 for the holidays. INM offices will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2021.MexicoImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleImportant Update Regarding Immigration Kiosks (November 2023)Immigration kiosks were recently implemented for the quick registration of international passengers (tourists or business people) in the immigration areas of the Mexico City, Cancun and Los Cabos Airports.MexicoImmigrationFakhoury Global Immigration
ArticleAdditional Government Officials Resign Causing Further Application Delays In Mexico CityThe head immigration official and several directors of the National Immigration Institute in Mexico City, who adjudicate immigration applications for the Mexico City branch, have resigned. MexicoImmigrationFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticleAerial Electronic Multiple Immigration FormImmigration authorities have recently implemented the use of the Aerial Electronic Multiple Immigration Form, which is seeking to be a new mechanism that provides fast and effective entry to the country for foreign individuals.MexicoImmigrationBasham, Ringe y Correa, S.C.
ArticleImmigration Authorities UpdateEffective June 1, 2020, visa services at certain Mexican consulates have recommenced, depending on local conditions. Migration Institute (INM) is operating, but only a limited number of tickets...MexicoImmigrationFakhoury Global Immigration
ArticlePilot Program For Electronic Entry (FMM) IssuanceThe government of Mexico implemented a temporary program for the issuance of electronic Multiple Immigration Forms (FMMs) as an alternative for physical papers carried by foreign nationals...MexicoImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleSite Inspections IncreasedNational Immigration Institute (INM) officials have stepped up the amount of on-site inspections to companies' registered addresses and this trend is expected to continue for the rest of the year...MexicoImmigrationFragomen Singapore Pte. Ltd.