Foreigners can apply for an RFC at SAT. You do not necessarily need Temporary or Permanent Residency, but SAT requires acceptable identification.
Government Procedures
How to Get an RFC in Mexico Without a CURP
Foreigners can apply for an RFC at SAT without necessarily having Temporary or Permanent Residency, but SAT still requires acceptable identification such as an FMM with a valid passport.
Find It
Understand It
SAT accepts different immigration documents depending on your status. An FMM with a valid passport may be accepted. Check SAT's current requirements before your appointment.
You do not need a CURP to apply for an RFC through SAT's foreign-individual registration process.
Bring original documents, not copies. SAT often needs to see the original passport and immigration document.
Do It
- Check whether you already have an RFC before booking an appointment.
- Book a SAT appointment.
- Take your documents to SAT at your appointment time.
- Complete the registration with the SAT adviser.
Done
Keep the RFC confirmation and any documents SAT gives you.
Good to know
Proof of address does not always need to be in your own name. Check SAT's current requirements before your appointment, as government procedures can change.
Tulum Sorted Tip
Bring original documents, not copies, to your SAT appointment. SAT often needs to see the original passport and immigration document.
Spanish words you may see
- RFC — Mexican tax ID
- SAT — Mexico's tax authority
- Cita — appointment
- Constancia de Situación Fiscal — tax status certificate