The INM Application Form

Formato Migratorio para Tramites de Estancia

Format for Immigration Procedures to Stay

Last Update 30 January 2012

This system seems to still be evolving.  I will continue to revisit it from time to time.  Don't be surprised if you find your experience to be a bit different than what is described here.  If you do find it different, please drop me an e-mail.

This is the basic do everything form that must be filled out online, printed and taken to INM with the other required documents.

I have not included information about working or other business applications.  You will need to discuss these matters with the INM office.

Before you begin, be sure to turn off any pop-up blocker you may have on your computer. because at the end of the process, a box will pop up containing your document ID number which you should write down to use in case something goes wrong, and you are unable to print the final form.  If the system fails to provide a printable copy of the application,  you do have not a big problem.  The file number (NUE) is enough for the INM folks to pull up your application. The number will be 13 digits, right-justified with as many leading 0's as necessary to completely fill the 13-digit field.

When the PDF page appears, save it and print it to take with you to INM.  It will not look like the form you filled out.  This file will remain in the INM computer for 90 days before it self-destructs.  This means that you must make your visit to the INM office within 90 days after creating the file.  It also means that if you discover an error after you have saved the application file (as I did), you can start over and make a new one knowing that the bogus one will disappear without anyone ever seeing it.

Be sure to enter your name exactly as it is on your passport.  If you use an initial in your name, do not put a period (,) after the initial -- the period will give an error message when you try to save the form.  Likewise, do not us # in your address.

The application process starts here.

The first question box is (What do you want to do?)

The second box

 

To change from an FMM to an FM3 or FM2

In the first box, select Realizar actividades deferentes de las autorizadas (Achieve actions other than those authorized) because you want to do something beyond those allowed under a tourist FMM.

In the second Cambio de característica migratoria (Change of migration status)

Then fill in the rest of the form.

In the Comentarios box at the bottom of the form, type "Quero cambio de FMM a No Inmigrante or Inmigrante ." (I want to change from FMM to No Inmigrante (FM3) or Inmigrante (FM2.)

Note that a change from FMM to FM2 is not always allowed.  It depends upon the rules of your local INM office.

To complete an application begun at a Consulate

In the first box, select Canje o reposición de forma migratoria (exchange or replacement of your immigration)

In the second box select Canje. (exchange)

To renew (extend) your FM3 or FM2

In the first box, select Extender la estancia (to extend the stay)

In the are three choices.  Select the one you want to extend:

Turista = FMM  See note below about an FMM extension

No inmigrante = FM3

Inmigrante = FM2

There will be a check box "Conozco mi NUE."  Checking this box will open screen for an ID and a security check. You will be asked to input your NUE number which is on your current visa card. When you have finished, click Buscar  Then your renewal application will automatically be completed with the same information that was on your last application.   Do not use this shortcut if anything has changed since last year's application.

To change from FM3 to FM2

In the first box,

In the second

To change from FM2 to Inmigrado

In the first box, select

In the second

Personal Information: Your name must be exactly as it is on your passport. Items without * are optional and can be left blank.

Apellido:  Your last name

Nombre(s): Your given name(s)

Nacionalidad actual: Your current citizenship

Nacionalidad anterior:  Your previous citizenship; select your current one if it has not changed.

Passport or other documents:  This section is optional and can be left blank

Address in México:

Calle = Street

Número exterior = House number

Número interior = Unit number, if any

Colonia = Neighborhood name

Estado = Select your state

Delegación o municipio = Select your city

Código Postal = Postal code

Teléfono particular (incluir clave de larga distancia)  Telephone number with area code. Optional. 
Numbers only, no - or ( )

Click Guardar when you are sure you have everything.  Then there will appear a PDF file of the finished form which you can save and print to take to the INM office.

Clicking Limpiar will clear the form.

Near the bottom of the form are these words:

En su caso, persona autorizada para tramitar, oír o recibir notificaciones

Si usted quiere agregar personas autorizadas es necesario que lo efectúe con el botón 'Agregar persona', de lo contrario los datos capturados en esta sección no serán guardados

Where appropriate, a person authorized to process, hear and receive notifications

If you want to add an authorized person, you need to click button Agregar persona, otherwise the data entered in this section will not be saved.

You may wish to use this section for minor children to set yourself in charge of their paperwork.

 

FMM extension:  An FMM has a maximum time limit of 180 days and cannot be renewed.  The amount of time given is at the desecration of the INM agent at the border.  180 days is the norm, but if a shorter time is given, this form can be used to request  an extension up to the maximum of 180 days.

 

First FM2:  The first time you get an FM2, you must register with the Registro Nacional de Extranjeros.  You will use the same online form as used for the FM2 application, but the pull-down selections are different.

 

In the first box, select the 7th option: Compir con obligaciones migratorias.

 

In the second box, select the first option: Inscription en el Registro Nacional de Extranjeros.

 

Then fill out the rest of the form exactly like you did for the FM2.  When you save the form, you will get a new number which you should save.  You will take both forms and numbers to INM as part of your application.

There will be separate fees for the FM2 and the registration.  At the bank, be sure that the fees are paid as separate items with each getting its own receipt.  Do not combine the payments.  Thus saith the INM.

The fee in 2012 is $750 pesos.

 

 

The application process starts here.  (URL updated 11 Nov 2010)

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