The Heroínas y Héroes Paisanos Program (formerly known as the Paisano Program) is a Mexican government strategy, coordinated by the National Migration Institute (INM), designed to protect, guide, and inform Mexicans living abroad who visit the country.
Main Objectives
Safety and rights: Ensuring that the entry, transit, and exit of Mexican nationals through Mexican territory is safe and respects their rights.
Institutional coordination: Uniting the efforts of over 40 public agencies across all three levels of government to provide efficient assistance.
Prevention of abuse: Monitoring to ensure visitors do not suffer extortion, mistreatment, or acts of corruption by authorities or private individuals.
How It Works and Key Actions
Holiday operations: Strengthening presence—particularly during periods of high travel volume such as Holy Week (Easter), summer, and winter.
Service modules: Setting up hundreds of observation and information modules at strategic locations, such as international bridges, airports, highways, and bus terminals.
Information guide: Distributing the Heroínas y Héroes Paisanos Guide (in both print and digital formats), which details procedures, temporary vehicle import permits, tax exemptions, and emergency numbers.
Volunteer observers: Deploying trained personnel to receive complaints or reports regarding violations of the rights of paisanos (Mexican nationals visiting from abroad).
Don’t get caught off guard! Study the tournament rules thoroughly before you travel:
Luggage and Allowance Strategy: Check the official list of what you can bring and the exact limit for extra gifts here:
https://anam.gob.mx/equipaje-y-franquicia
Household Goods Shipment: Learn about the required documents step-by-step to move your entire household safely and tax-free:
https://anam.gob.mx/menaje-de-casa
Secure your official pass! Remember that you need a consular stamp for your household goods shipment. Don’t get left on the sidelines—schedule your appointment in time at your nearest consulate via MiConsulado:
https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx
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