The repatriation of patients is carried out when a Mexican national is in a critical state of health, lacks the means to continue with specialized care in the United States and hospitals report their status to the Embassy or Consulate to carry out a safe repatriation of the affected person.

1. The procedure consists of carrying out an interview with the patient when the Consulate is informed through the hospital or a family member about the need for repatriation. In this case, an interview is conducted to know the situation of the patient, confirm his Mexican nationality and inform his relatives. If it is not possible to obtain the information directly from the patient, alternative sources are sought to obtain it.
2. The consular representation may be the link between the local authorities and the relatives of the hospitalized person to schedule repatriation. For the transfer of the patient to a medical institution in Mexico, a letter of responsibility is required consisting of the express authorization of the family members and a statement in which they assume that they will take charge of their care and make critical decisions about their health.  

It is important to note that to the extent possible, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinates with the health authorities the assistance to continue treatment at the place of origin, but the SRE is not responsible for and does not cover the expenses arising from the medical care of the patient abroad or in Mexico, and the admission and care of patients in Mexico depends on the hospital capacities of the health authorities.