Eligibility Quiz
Have you ever committed crimes against peace, war crimes, or crimes against humanity?
Requirements
To qualify for Political Asylum, you must demonstrate that you are a victim of targeted political persecution. The Mexican government evaluates these requests on a discretionary basis, meaning they have the final authority to decide who receives this protection.
- Nature of Persecution: You must prove you are being persecuted for political motives, accused of political offenses, or that your life, liberty, or security is at risk due to your political actions or beliefs.
- Location of Request: You may apply while already in Mexico or from abroad at a Mexican Embassy or Consulate. If you are at an embassy, Mexico may negotiate a "safe passage" (salvoconducto) with your home country to allow you to travel to Mexico safely.
- Exclusions: You will be disqualified if there is evidence you have committed crimes against peace, war crimes, crimes against humanity, or serious non-political common crimes prior to your request. You will also be denied if you are deemed a threat to Mexico’s national security.
- Discretionary Nature: Unlike Refugee Status, which follows a more rigid administrative process, Political Asylum is a high-level diplomatic decision made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE).
Conditions & Warnings
Political Asylum is distinct from Refugee Status; it is specifically for individuals persecuted for political motives and is handled by the SRE rather than COMAR.
This is a discretionary act of the Mexican state, typically reserved for political figures or activists.
Leaving the state where you started your application without notifying authorities can result in the case being declared abandoned.
Qualifications
Documents must generally be translated into Spanish for the formal file.
Fees
The application for political asylum is free of charge (gratuito).