Mexico•North AmericaVisitor Card for Humanitarian Reasons (TVRH)
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Duration of processing
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Temporary authorization card for individuals fleeing persecution, violence, or natural disasters. Available to asylum seekers, refugees, and those in humanitarian crisis. Permits work while status is determined.
The Visitor Card for Humanitarian Reasons (TVRH) provides temporary legal status and work authorization to individuals awaiting determination of asylum or refugee status in Mexico. Eligible categories include pregnant women, elderly, disabled persons, those suffering serious health alterations, and those whose lives are in danger due to violence or natural disasters.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
If available; not always required
OptionalCOMAR certificate
Documentation of asylum/refugee claim with COMAR
Unique Code (CUR)
Refugee Unique Code from COMAR
Proof of humanitarian grounds
Documentation of persecution, violence, or humanitarian crisis
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Advantages
- Permits work during claim processing
- No financial requirements
- Covers family members
- Path to refugee or asylum status
- Includes healthcare access
Considerations
- Limited to humanitarian grounds
- Duration uncertain during processing
- May require home country documentation
- Processing times vary significantly
- Status dependent on claim outcome
Application Process
Arrive in Mexico
Enter Mexico via authorized port of entry
Contact COMAR
Visit Mexican Commission for Refugee Assistance (COMAR) within 30 working days
File asylum/refugee claim
Submit application for refugee status or asylum
Obtain COMAR certificate
Receive COMAR certificate and Unique Code (CUR)
Apply for TVRH card
Use COMAR documentation to obtain Visitor Card for Humanitarian Reasons
Receive work authorization
TVRH card issued allowing work during claim processing
Await status determination
COMAR processes asylum or refugee claim
Application Forms
COMAR Asylum Application
Form ID: Asylum Claim
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