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If you’re planning to travel to Mexico for your immigration process, there are some critical changes you need to be aware of regarding how to schedule your appointment with INM (Instituto Nacional de Migración). These changes apply to all immigration processes except for RNE/Regularización.
How to Schedule an Appointment with INM
As of September 17, 2024, most INM offices across Mexico will only accept applicants who have booked an appointment online. However, some offices, like the one in Chapala, are still accepting in-person appointments for now. These processes are new, and we expect any technical issues to be resolved in the coming months. So, make sure to stay updated, as the situation may change.
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Immigration Processes Requiring Online Appointments
Starting now, you’ll need an online appointment for the following immigration processes:
- Change to permanent resident for family unity
- Change to temporary resident for family unity
- Change to permanent resident for humanitarian reasons
- Change to temporary resident for humanitarian reasons
- Change from temporary resident student to temporary resident
- Change from temporary resident to permanent resident
- Residency card renewal
- Canje (exchange of certain visa documents)
- Notifications to INM (changes in address, employment, marital status, nationality, or name change)
- Work permits
- Replacement of migratory document
To make your appointment, visit the official INM appointment portal here. Please note that the portal is only available in Spanish, and there is no option to translate the page into English.
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Canceling Your Appointment
If you can’t keep your scheduled appointment, please cancel it to allow others to take your slot. You can cancel up to two days before your appointment date. Be aware that if you miss the cancellation window and do not show up, you won’t be able to book a new appointment until the date of the missed appointment has passed.
The Benefits of Working with an Immigration Facilitator
While you can navigate the INM appointment system independently, hiring a professional immigration facilitator can save you time, effort, and potential mistakes. Facilitators can handle many of the complex aspects of your visa process, including booking your appointments.
If you’re not applying for residency just yet, there’s no need to create an account or schedule an appointment. This will help keep the system efficient and prevent accidental backlogs.
Make Your Residency Visa Process Smoother
The residency visa process can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Our Complete Mexico Relocation Guide provides all the essential steps and insider tips to make your transition to Mexico as smooth as possible. Whether it’s understanding the INM system, making appointments, or avoiding common mistakes, our guide has you covered.
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Hello, my name is Chester F Papineau Jr., and I am married to Eperanza Vallejo Duran Papineau who was born and raised in Torreon Coahuila MX. We are in the midst of moving to Mexico and may need some help in future with this endeavor. My wife has duo citizenship, and we recently (a year ago) bought property in a Torreon gated community. We plan to build or buy a separate home there. When we were last there, we got married in preparation for my future application for residency. We have been speaking to a home broker in preparation for our purchase or building. However, our income comes from all retirement funds. This seems to be a problem with the broker. Between my wife and I we make 200K US dollars a year. 40-50% tax free as we are both disabled American military veterans. We have a house in the USA that is all paid off. I don’t understand why if our income is derived totally honestly it is a problem that the income is from retirement? We are now navigating banks for loans in Mexico of USA. Can you help us go through this process? Thank you, Chester?
If you are a married to a Mexican national and she has a Mexican passport, you do not need to show financial solvency to become a resident in Mexico.
You would need to apply at your local INM, and bring an apostille of your marriage certificate (if you were married outside of Mexico) and it needs to be translated by a perito traductor in that state.
Hello,
I am a US Citizen and would like to get a dual citizenship from Mexico. I am married to a Mexican born and have been married for 37 years.
I was born in California and my spouse was born in Jalisco. My dad was from Nayarit and my mother was a US born.
How can I apply … with my spouse information or my deceased parents and what do I need to present when I go to my appointment in CA
I tried calling my local office with no avail.
Once again, thank you for your prompt service.
Tonia Arias
Hi Tonia- this guide should help answer the basics https://mexicorelocationguide.com/how-to-become-a-mexican-citizen/
If you need help with this, we do recommend working with a good immigration facilitator that can help guide you through the process. If you’d like our recommendations, check out our COMPLETE Mexico Relocation Guide mexicorelocationguide.com/guide/
Saludos
Hello Mariana, I have a few questions about INM office. 1) I only put my first and last name on my application with my appointment. My passport also shows my middle name. Will they send me away because it doesn’t include my middle name?
2) The online FMM says my record is not found. I arrived in the country three days ago. 3) Are there any documents besides the passport/visa, FMM, and application that I need to bring? The website only lists those. My appointment is in 2 days at the GDL INM office.
Thank you!
Hello, do I need to create separate INM accounts for my minor children in order to schedule their VISA renewal appointments? If so, can I use my email address?