Mexico - Apply for National Social Security Card

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for National Social Security Card, the applicant has to approach the Mexican Social Security Institute. link
2. If you are an employee, your employer should handle your registration with the Mexican social security system. Employers are responsible for registering their employees and deducting social security contributions from their salaries.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Valid identification (e.g., passport or national identity card).
• Proof of residence (e.g., utility bill or official document with your address).
• CURP (Clave Única de Registro de Población), which is a unique identification number assigned to Mexican citizens and residents.
• Proof of employment or self-employment (e.g., work contract, business registration).
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Mexican Social Security Institute.
Paseo de la Reforma 476 Juárez 06600 Mexico City
Telephone: (55) 52382700
Citizen Attention: 800 6232323
Contact link

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a National Social Security Card (NSSC) in Mexico, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a Mexican citizen or a foreigner with a valid visa.
• Be at least 16 years old.
• Have a valid government-issued ID.
• Provide proof of residence in Mexico.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Surname
• Address
• ZIP code
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Parents name
• Nationality
• Education details
• Mailing address
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The National Social Security Card is a crucial document that serves as proof of affiliation with the social security system in Mexico. It is issued to workers who are formally employed, self-employed individuals, and certain other categories of individuals who contribute to the social security system.

Information which might help

The NSS is used to access various social security benefits and services provided by the IMSS, including:

• Healthcare Services: The NSS allows individuals to receive medical treatment and healthcare services at IMSS-affiliated hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities.
• Retirement Benefits: Contributions made through the social security system contribute to an individual's pension fund, which provides retirement benefits once they reach retirement age
• Disability and Survivor Benefits: The social security system offers benefits to individuals who become disabled or to surviving family members in case of the death of a contributor.
• Unemployment Benefits: Workers who have contributed to the social security system may be eligible for unemployment benefits in case of job loss.
• Maternity and Childcare Benefits: The social security system provides maternity benefits for pregnant women and childcare services for working parents.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The National Social Security Card is used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The National Social Security Card contains the individual's unique NSS number, their name, date of birth, and other relevant information. It is a personal and sensitive document that should be kept secure. Employers and individuals are required to provide the NSS when applying for employment, accessing social security services, or conducting certain official transactions.