Humanitarian residence permit

Date Shared:

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - 16:53

Countries and areas:

Mexico

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 5: Enhance availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migration

Objective 7: Address and reduce vulnerabilities in migration

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

Ecuador 2019

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Pathways for Regular Migration, Migrants in Vulnerable Situations, Legal Frameworks on Migration

Summary:

The Mexican legislation provides for a humanitarian residence permit for migrants who are victims or witnesses of a crime committed in the national territory.

Link:

For more information:

http://www.diputados.gob.mx/LeyesBiblio/pdf/LMigra_030719.pdf (in Spanish)

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2019 - Background Paper RT 1.1 "Providing regular pathways from crisis to safety"