Migrant smuggling is a crime which undermines the sovereignty of a country because it seeks to illegally move people across borders. It is also the riskiest way to migrate.

Human trafficking is a crime in which somebody deceives, threatens or forces another person in order to exploit them. If you find yourself in this type of situation, you can ask for help. In the “Country Information” section, you will find numbers you can call according to the country you are in.   

Every migrant must carry, keep and show, at the request of any competent authority, the documentation which proves their identity. Find out more about the information you need during your stay on the "Entry Requirements" and "Protection and assistance" sections.

While traveling, you may risk falling into the hands of gangs. In the “Protection and Assistance” section you can find out more about organizations and institutions from which you can ask for help.

In case you decide to request protection as a refugee in Mexico, be aware that the authorities have the obligation to receive your request and notify the Mexican Commission for Refugee Aid (COMAR), the responsible institution in the government of Mexico.

It is a myth to believe that human trafficking is only done for sexual exploitation. There are several goals behind human trafficking. For example, it is estimated that there are more than 2.4 million people in the world involved in situations of forced labor as a result of human trafficking.

While traveling, you may risk falling into the hands of gangs. In the “Protection and Assistance” section you can find out more about the organizations and institutions from which you can ask for help.

Debt is the main way traffickers keep control over their victims. Victims pay for their own documents, tickets, food, clothes, accommodation and even the drugs that they are forced to take. Seek help and visit the “Protection and Assistance” and “Country Information” sections to find organizations and emergency numbers that can help you. 

"Guaranteed visa and work permit”. Be wary of such advertisements. They can be deceitful. If the offer is too good to be true, you could be in danger. Report it!

Finding a job in another country is not easy. If you migrate irregularly, it is more likely that some employers will take advantage of your situation – paying you less and ignoring your rights as a worker.