Mexico: New Pre-Registration Clearance Process Implemented for Colombian Entrants
March 31, 2022

All Colombian passport holders (including those who are temporary or permanent residents in Mexico) will be required to complete online pre-registration prior to traveling to Mexico starting April 1, 2022. Affected travelers must submit the pre-registration form using the National Immigration Institute (INM)'s designated online platform and will be required to upload digital copies of their documents, including the name and phone number of a contact person in their country of origin and in Mexico; passport valid for at least six months; temporary or permanent resident card issued in Mexico (if applicable); hotel reservation or proof of domicile in Mexico; round-trip ticket; and travel itinerary describing the activities to be carried out in Mexico. Upon submission of the pre-registration form and supporting documents, travelers will automatically receive a QR code. Then, if approved for travel, they will also receive a Multiple Immigration Form (FMM) by email, valid for up to 180 days. It is not yet known how long it will take the INM to issue the FMM after the traveler submits the pre-registration. Therefore, travelers should complete the pre-registration process as soon as possible to ensure the QR code and FMM are obtained prior to travel. Travelers will need to present a printout of the QR code and FMM upon arrival. The new measure is the result of an agreement between Mexico and Colombia and is meant to both facilitate entry and reduce the number of Colombian nationals ruled inadmissible to Mexico, which has increased significantly in the last few months due to increased scrutiny of immigration documents for foreign nationals upon arrival.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].
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