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If you are granted a Mexican visa you will be able to travel to Mexico, It does not guarantee entry to the country.
At the point of entry, Mexican immigration authorities may ask you some questions to confirm the reason you are traveling, the length of your stay in Mexico and how you are financing your trip. The following questions are few examples of what you may be asked:

  • Why you traveling to Mexico? What activities will you be engaging in?
  • Where are you staying?
  • Do you have any acquaintances in the country?
  • How will you cover your expenses?
  • How long will you be staying in Mexico?
  • If you are on a work visa, who or what company is hiring you? What activities will you be engaging in within the company?
  • If you are on a student visa, what program are you enrolled in? Which is the host institution?
  • How will you leave the county?

As in all countries, Mexican immigration authorities will verify the authenticity of all the documents you present and the truthfulness of the information you provide. They will also confirm that no outright restriction exists.

The reasons for your trip must match your visa type.

Everyone visiting or living in Mexico has rights which must be respected. Foreigners have the right to contact their embassy or consulate.
In a accordance with article 60 of the Reglamento de la Ley de Migración. Published at the Diario Oficial de la Federación on September  28, 2012.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO UNITES STATES AND CANADIAN CITIZENS

U.S. and Canadian Citizens with valid passports do not require a Mexican visa for leisure, tourism or business stays up to 90 days or up to 30 days for transit to third countries.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO FOREIGNERS IN THE UNITED STATES.

All foreigners who hold their valid passport along with a valid U.S. Visa and wish to travel to Mexico on transit or for tourism or business, do not require a Mexican Visa if they arrive from a United States inbound flight.

Permanent Residents of the US, Canada, Japan, Great Britain the Schengen Space and/or holder of ABTC cards issued by APEC,  are neither required to have Mexican Visas for the purposes listed above. Valid passport and proof of residency in such countries must be shown at the port of entry. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO FOREIGN PASSENGERS IN TOURISM CRUISES.

All foreigners, regardless of their nationality, who intend to visit Mexico through maritime ports as passengers in tourism cruises, do not require a Mexican Visa.

There is a new immigration law being implemented  by Mexico’s National Migration Institute. For updated information, please contact our Visa section at Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.

WHAT IS A MEXICAN VISA?

It’s the document issued by a Mexican Consulate that deems its holder eligible to request permission to enter Mexico for a set period of time and activity. Hence, the possession of a Mexican visa does no guarantee admission into the country. Granting entrance is an exclusive faculty of Migration Officers at the ports of entry.

WHAT TYPES OF VISA CAN I OBTAIN IN THE CONSULATE?

Depending on the applicant’s intent in national territory, a visa under any of the following categories might be issued:

Visitor Visa for stays up to 180 days.

Temporary Resident Visa for stays exceeding 180 days and up to 4 years.

Permanent Resident Visa for the purpose of permanent residence.

Non-Ordinary Visa for diplomats and official representatives.

Download the application form here.

 

 

TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA 2024 (MORE THAN 180 DAYS AND LESS THAN 4 YEARS)

 

  • Visa application.
  • Valid passport.
  • One color picture, passport size, front view, white background and with no eyeglasses.
  • (If the person is not a U.S. Citizen) A Document that proves that the applicant is a foreign legal resident of the USA.
  • $51.00 dollars (ONLY CASH). Non-refundable if not approved.

Proof of economic solvency, bring 12 months (A) or 6 months (B) of bank statements:

 a) Copy of proof of investments or bank accounts with a balance of at least $69,000.00 US Dollars for at least the past 12 months each month printed separately.

 

Or

b) Copy of documents showing that the applicant has a job or pension that yields a monthly income of $4,100.00 US Dollars after taxes for at least the past 6 months each month printed separately.

 

Or


c) Original and one copy of the public deed of real property in Mexico under the name of the applicant. The property value must exceed $553,000.00 USD.

 

Marriage or cohabitation with a foreign person holding a Temporary Resident Visa:

 

  • Visa application.
  • Valid passport.
  • One color picture, passport size, front view, white background and with no eyeglasses.
  • Original marriage certificate or document that proves the common-law partner or equivalent figure issued by the competent authority in accordance with the applicable legislation of the country where the legal act was held in original and copy;
  • Temporary residence visa, valid and in force in original and copy; and

Prove economic solvency for the maintenance of each of your family members during their stay in the country, with 12 months (A) or 6 months (B) of bank statements each one printed:

 

- Copy of proof of investments or bank accounts with average monthly balance equivalent to $1,380.00 US Dollars for at least the past 12 months,

 

Or

 

- Copy of the documents that show that you have a job or pension with monthly income of $1,380.00 US Dollars after taxes, during the last six months.

 

In the case of children, you need to bring the following on the day of your appointment:

 

  • Visa application.
  • Valid passport.
  • One color picture, passport size, front view, white background and with no eyeglasses.
  • (If the person is not a U.S. Citizen) Document that proves that the applicant is a foreign legal resident of the USA (I-797,1-20 advance parole, etc.).
  • Application processing fee $51.00 dollars (ONLY CASH). Non-refundable if not approved.
  • Birth certificate of the applicant, in original and copy.

Prove economic solvency for the maintenance of each of your family members during their stay in the country, with 12 months (A) or 6 months (B) of bank statements each one printed:

 

-Copy of proof of investments or bank accounts with an average monthly balance equivalent to $1,380.00 US Dollars after taxes, during the last twelve months.

 

OR

 

-Copy of the documents that demonstrate that you have a job or pension with monthly income free of encumbrances greater than the equivalent of $1,380.00 US Dollars, during the last six months.

 

The day of your appointment you have to bring all the documents in original, including your passport.

 

The visa interview is in person (not remotely), all applicants must be present. After the interview there is a biometric phase in which a photograph will be taken for the visa, it is recommended to dress appropriately.

 

The visa is issued on the same day of the consular interview. However, it is possible that the process could extend from 2 to 10 business days.

 

The visa is valid for 6 months, is only for one entry to Mexico, you need to go to Mexico before the visa expires.

 

Once you have obtained your visa, upon arrival at the points destined for international transit, you must present a passport or identity and travel document, a valid and current visa, and deliver the Digital Multiple Migratory Form (FMMD) to the immigration authority.

The FMMD will be able to obtain in the next website:

https://www.inm.gob.mx/spublic/portal/inmex.html

Once you process the FMMD, you will have 60 days to download it, you can store it on your mobile device and show it to the immigration officer.

It is important to let you know that you should not use the Autonomous Migration Filters (E-GATES).

Once you enter to Mexico you will have up to 30 days to go to the nearest Migration Office of your address and exchange the Visa for the Temporary Resident Card, once you start the procedure for the Resident Card it takes around 2-4 weeks to receive the card.

The residency can range for 1 year up to 4 years. 

 

 

PERMANENT RESIDENT VISA 2024 (Retirees)

 

  • Visa application.
  • Valid passport.
  • One color picture, passport size, front view, white background and with no eyeglasses.
  • (If the person is not a U.S. Citizen) A Document that proves that the applicant is a foreign legal resident of the USA.
  • $51.00 dollars (ONLY CASH). Non-refundable if not approved.

Proof of economic solvency, bring 12 months (A) or 6 months (B) of bank statements:

 a) Copy of proof of investments or bank accounts with a balance of at least $276,580.00 US Dollars for at least the past 12 months each month printed separately

 

Or

b) Copy of documents showing that the applicant has a job or pension that yields a monthly income of $6,900.00 US Dollars after taxes for at least the past 6 months each month printed separately.

  

Marriage or cohabitation with a foreign person holding a Temporary Resident Visa:

 

  • Visa application.
  • Valid passport.
  • One color picture, passport size, front view, white background and with no eyeglasses.
  • Original marriage certificate or document that proves the common-law partner or equivalent figure issued by the competent authority in accordance with the applicable legislation of the country where the legal act was held in original and copy;
  • Temporary residence visa, valid and in force in original and copy; and

Prove economic solvency for the maintenance of each of your family members during their stay in the country, with 12 months (A) or 6 months (B) of bank statements each one printed:

 

- Copy of proof of investments or bank accounts with average monthly balance equivalent to $1,380.00 US Dollars for at least the past 12 months,

 

Or

 

- Copy of the documents that show that you have a job or pension with monthly income of $1,380.00 US Dollars after taxes, during the last six months.

 

In the case of children, you need to bring the following on the day of your appointment:

 

  • Visa application.
  • Valid passport.
  • One color picture, passport size, front view, white background and with no eyeglasses.
  • (If the person is not a U.S. Citizen) Document that proves that the applicant is a foreign legal resident of the USA (I-797,1-20 advance parole, etc.).
  • Application processing fee $51.00 dollars (ONLY CASH). Non-refundable if not approved.
  • Birth certificate of the applicant, in original and copy.

Prove economic solvency for the maintenance of each of your family members during their stay in the country, with 12 months (A) or 6 months (B) of bank statements each one printed:

 

-Copy of proof of investments or bank accounts with an average monthly balance equivalent to $1,380.00 US Dollars after taxes, during the last twelve months.

 

OR

 

-Copy of the documents that demonstrate that you have a job or pension with monthly income free of encumbrances greater than the equivalent of $1,380.00 US Dollars, during the last six months.

 

The day of your appointment you have to bring all the documents in original, including your passport.

 

The visa interview is in person (not remotely), all applicants must be present. After the interview there is a biometric phase in which a photograph will be taken for the visa, it is recommended to dress appropriately.

 

The visa is issued on the same day of the consular interview. However, it is possible that the process could extend from 2 to 10 business days.

 

The visa is valid for 6 months, is only for one entry to Mexico, you need to go to Mexico before the visa expires.

 

Once you have obtained your visa, upon arrival at the points destined for international transit, you must present a passport or identity and travel document, a valid and current visa, and deliver the Digital Multiple Migratory Form (FMMD) to the immigration authority.

The FMMD will be able to obtain in the next website:

https://www.inm.gob.mx/spublic/portal/inmex.html

Once you process the FMMD, you will have 60 days to download it, you can store it on your mobile device and show it to the immigration officer.

It is important to let you know that you should not use the Autonomous Migration Filters (E-GATES).

Once you enter to Mexico you will have up to 30 days to go to the nearest Migration Office of your address and exchange the Visa for the Temporary Resident Card, once you start the procedure for the Resident Card it takes around 2-4 weeks to receive the card.

 

 

 

FOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OR INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER VISA CATEGORIES , PLEASE CONTACT OUR VISA SECTION AT:

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If you meet all the requirements, you can schedule your appointment through this link: https://calendly.com/ventanilla1boi/2hrs

NOTE: Appointments are automatically enabled each week.

The appointment can be for you and your direct relatives (Spouse and children).

 

Aviso de Privacidad

De conformidad con lo establecido en la Ley Federal de Protección de Datos Personales en Posesión de los Particulares, El Consulado de México pone a su disposición el siguiente aviso de privacidad.

Las Secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores, es responsable del uso y protección de sus datos personales, en este sentido y atendiendo las obligaciones legales establecidas en la Ley Federal de Protección de Datos Personales en Posesión de los Particulares, a través de ese instrumento se informa a los titulares de datos, la información que de ellos se recaba y los fines que se le darán a dicha información.

Puede consultar el Aviso de Privacidad Integral decertificados aquí