The General Council of the INE, by means of resolution INE/CG551/2026, approved and issued the call for applications addressed to the international community interested in registering as foreign visitors to observe the 2026–2027 Federal Electoral Process and Concurrent Local Elections.
Foreign visitors will be able to submit reports following this observation exercise.
What do I need to be accredited as a foreign visitor?
- Send the accreditation form with your handwritten signature to visitantes.extranjeros@ine.mx
- A copy of the main pages of your valid Passport
- A current, clear photo of yourself
Deadline for submitting applications: Wednesday 26 May 2027
Accredited foreign visitors must refrain from:
- Replacing or obstructing the electoral authorities in the performance of their duties.
- Proselytizing
- Expressing neither support or opposition to any political party or candidate.
- Carrying out any activity that undermines the fairness of the contest.
- Making any expression of offence, defamation or slander against the institutions, electoral authorities, political parties or candidates.
- Declare the victory of any political party or candidate.
- Declare vote trends before or after Election Day.
- Wearing or displaying emblems, badges, coats of arms or any other images related to political parties, candidates or political or ideological positions related to the election.
