First 7 Days Checklist

Document Folder Checklist for Mexico City Week One

The documents to gather and organise in your first week in CDMX.

Action checklist

Complete these steps in order for the fastest, safest setup.

1Passport (original + copies) — needed for bank accounts, SIM, and rentals
2FMM (tourist form) or residency card — your immigration status document
3RFC certificate printout — needed for formal banking and contracts
4CURP — obtain free at gob.mx/curp with your immigration document

City context: Mexico City

These steps are tailored for newcomers in Mexico City. Costs, availability, and requirements may differ in other cities — switch the city selector above to switch context.

Read what residents say about First 7 Days Checklist in Mexico City

First 7 Days Checklist

Document Folder Checklist for Mexico City Week One

The documents to gather and organise in your first week in CDMX.

Action checklist

Complete these steps in order for the fastest, safest setup.

1Passport (original + copies) — needed for bank accounts, SIM, and rentals
2FMM (tourist form) or residency card — your immigration status document
3RFC certificate printout — needed for formal banking and contracts
4CURP — obtain free at gob.mx/curp with your immigration document

City context: Mexico City

These steps are tailored for newcomers in Mexico City. Costs, availability, and requirements may differ in other cities — switch the city selector above to switch context.

Read what residents say about First 7 Days Checklist in Mexico City