What kind of visa do I need?

  1. Tourist visa
    1. Maximum length of stay: 180 days (6 months)
    2. Purpose of Visit:
      1. tourism
      2. visit a foreign Embassy or Consulate in Mexico
      3. business purposes
        1. will not engage in paid activities
    3.    - Requirements english     - Requisitos español
  2. Tourist visa Long Duration
    1. Maximum length of stay: 6 months
    2. Visa valid for 10 years
    3. Purpose of Visit:
      1. tourism
      2. business purposes
        1. will not engage in paid activities
    4. Requisitos ingles
    5. Requisitos espanol
  3. Adoption visa
    1. Maximum length of stay: 6 months
    2. Purpose of Visit:
      1.  Adoption
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  4. Temporary Resident Visa
    1. Maximum length of stay: 180 days to 4 years
    2. Visa valid up to 4 years when renewed every year
    3. Purpose of Visit:
      1. Work (authorized to perform paid activities).
        1. NUT (click here)
      2. Stay in country for more than 6 months
        1. Financial Solvency (click here) (español clic aquí)
        2. Real Estate
        3. Married to Mexican National
          1. Temporary Resident Mexican Spouse
          2. Residente Temporal Cónyuge Mexican@
        4. Spouse of a Permanent Resident of Mexico 
        5. Invitation Letter
          1. Temporary Resident Invitation Letter
          2. Residente temporal Carta Invitación
        6. Dependent of a Temporary Resident Visa
        7. Dependent of a Temporary Resident of Mexico 
      3. Study
      4. Investors or Entrepreneurs

The Temporary Resident visa does not allow the bearer to perform paid activities, but once in Mexico, the National Institute of Migration may issue a work permit if requested. More information (click here)

  1. Permanent Resident Visa
    1. Maximum length of stay: no limit
    2. Purpose of Visit: permanently resides in Mexico
      1. Through Pension/Retirement | Spanish
      2. Dependent of a of a Permanent Resident of Mexico
      3. Parent or child of a Mexican Citizen
  2. Visas por Vínculo con Mexicano

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10555 Richmond Ave. (entrance through 3200 Rogerdale Rd.)
Houston TX 77042
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