Consulado de Carrera de México en Boise

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.
• $54.00 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 $73,300.00 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 $4,400.00 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 $586,000.00 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 $1,460.00  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 $1,460.00  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 $54.00 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 $1,460.00  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 $1,460.00 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.
• $54.00 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 $293,400.00 US Dollars for at least the past 12 months each month printed separately.

Or

b) Copy of documents showing that the pension that yields a monthly income of $7,300.00 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 $1,460.00 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 $1,460.00 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 $54.00 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 $1,460.00 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 $1,460.00 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.