Guidance

Mexico: legal and prison systems

Explanation of the legal and prison system for British nationals in Mexico.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 9 January 2025
• Last updated: 17 January 2025 — See all updates

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Information for British nationals detained or imprisoned in Mexico

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This guidance explains how to:

• arrange visits
• send money to a prisoner
• apply for a transfer to a UK prison

This information is not meant to be definitive, and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His Majesty’s Government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage, or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information. The information contained in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers for independent legal advice.

Published 9 January 2025

Last updated 17 January 2025 + show all updates

1. 17 January 2025

   Updated information on detention conditions in Mexico and updated points of contact.

2. 9 January 2025

   First published.

3. 16 February 2023

   Attachment Updated by Consular team

4. 11 September 2019

   We have updated the information for the Mexico Prisioner Pack.

5. 31 August 2018

   We have updated the information on this website.

6. 16 July 2015

   Update of the prisoners pack document

7. 8 June 2015

   Updated version of prisoners pack's document.