Consulado General de México en Boston

NON PAID ACTIVITIES VISA (Tourist/business/transit visa)

This type of visa is for you if: 

-   You are traveling to Mexico for vacation; transit; business meetings; technical activities, artistic, scientific or sport activities; you’re a correspondent journalist or religious minister;

-   You intend to remain in Mexico for no more than 180 days and;

-   You do not intend to work or get paid for any activity in Mexico. 

Requirements:

• Fill out this visa application form (click here to download it). You must sign the application form in front of a Consular Officer.
• Present your original valid passport and a copy of the bio page.
• Bring one passport-size color photo (39 x 31 mm or 2 x 2 inches, front view, no eyeglasses and white background).
• If you are NOT a US citizen, bring the original document that proves your legal residence in the US (I-797, I-20 advance parole, etc.) and a copy

• Pay $54.00 USD in CASH. The fee is for the reception and review of your application, and does not guarantee the visa will be granted. If your visa is denied, and you wish to reapply, a new payment must be submitted each time.

• Comply with at least one of the requirements listed below (*the amounts mentioned below are approximate as they are subject to the official exchange rate of the day of your appointment.):

400. a) Original proof of investments or bank statements of the previous 3 months prior to your appointment. The statements must show a minimum balance of *$4,200.00 USDafter taxes.
401. b) Original and a photocopy of documents (pay slips, employer’s letter, employment contract, etc.) proving that the applicant has held a job or has received a pension during the previous 3 months prior to your appointment. The statements must show a minimum balance of *$1,400.00USD after taxes.
402. c) Foreigners studying regularly at college must present original of verification enrollment letter and proof of employment, pension or scholarship with monthly income equivalent of sixty days of minimum wage valid in Mexico City *$850.00 USD during last three months prior to your appointment.

*The regular NON PAID ACTIVITIES VISA is valid for a time period of 6 months with multiple entries. If you wish to apply for a long term visa you must prove the required income for the last 6 months or prove that you are a frequent international traveler by showing the visas or stamps on your passport as evidence that, during the last year, you have traveled to 3 different countries that are not contiguous to your country of residence.

**Long term visa is subject to the consular interview.

LUCRATIVE ACTIVITIES VISA (Work visa)

If the purpose of your trips is to work and receive a salary or payment in Mexico you will have to apply first at The Secretariat of The Interior (Secretaría de Gobernación).

The employer that hires you has to make the entire process for you at the Mexican Immigration Institute (Instituto Nacional De Migración) in Mexico.

As soon as the NUT Authorization has been approved you must make an appointment.

Requirements:

• Fill out this visa application form (click here to download it).
• Valid passport and copy of the main page.
• One passport size color photo (39 x 31 mm or 2 x 2 inches, front view, no eyeglasses and white background).
• If you are NOT a US citizen, original and copy of the document that proves your legal residence of the US. (I-797, I-20 advance parole, etc).
• The INM’s letter with the authorization NUT number.
• Bring a copy of your contract or a letter from your employer indicating that you will be working for them, it must also indicate the salary and position you will have and how long they are going to contract you.
• Pay $54.00 USD in CASH. The fee is for the reception and study of your application, so, if your visa is denied, the fee must be covered each time you apply.
• Immigration fee $313.00 USD in cash. Applies only for the visa “Visitante con permiso para realizer actividades remuneradas”.

*The visa issued by the Mexican Consulate is valid for 6 months and only one entry, that visa will allow you to enter with a resident status into Mexico. Once in Mexico you have 30 days to go to the nearest INM (Mexican Immigration Institute) office to process your resident card.

 PERMANENT RESIDENT VISA is only applicable to retired or pensioned persons or those who have a family relationship with a Mexican person or with a foreign permanent resident person in the degrees of relationship indicated in the immigration legislation itself (son, daughter, father or mother).

• Fill out this visa application form (click here to download it).
• Present your original valid passport and a copy of the bio page.
• Bring one passport-size color photo (39 x 31 mm or 2 x 2 inches, front view, no eyeglasses and white background).
• If you are NOT a US citizen, original document that proves your legal residence in the US (I-797, I-20 advance parole, etc.) and a copy.

• Pay $54.00 USD in CASH. The fee is for the reception and review of your application, and does not guarantee the visa will be granted. If your visa is denied, and you wish to reapply, a new payment must be submitted each time.

• Comply with at least one of the requirements listed below (*the amounts mentioned below are approximate as they are subject to the official exchange rate of the day of your appointment.):

1. Original bank statements for the previous 12 months prior to your appointment. "STATEMENTS MUST BE MONTH BY MONTH". The statements must show a minimum balance of *$279,000.00 USD after taxes.
2. Original and a photocopy of documents showing that the applicant has held a job or received a pension during the previous 6 months prior to your appointment. The statements must show a minimum balance *$7,000.00 USD after taxes. A letter from the bank stating since when you have been receiving these deposits can be presented as support, or as additional proof of income if the bank or pension information is incomplete.
3. If you have a Mexican son or daughter, his/her original birth certificate and a copy.

*The visa issued by the Mexican Consulate is valid for 6 months and only one entry; this visa will allow you to enter with a resident status into Mexico. Once in Mexico, you have 30 days to go to the nearest Instituto Nacional de Migración (Mexican Immigration Institute, INM) office to process your resident card.

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

• Fill out this visa application form (click here to download it).
• Present your valid original passport and a copy of the bio page.
• Bring one passport-size color photo (39 x 31 mm or 2 x 2 inches, front view, no eyeglasses and white background).
• If you are NOT a US citizen, present the original document that proves your legal residence in the US. (I-797, I-20 advance parole, etc.), and a copy.

• Pay $54.00 USD in CASH. The fee is for the reception and review of your application and does not guarantee the visa will be issued. If your visa is denied, and you wish to reapply, a new payment must be submitted each time.

• Comply with at least one of the requirements listed below (*the amounts mentioned below are approximate as they are subject to the official exchange rate of the day of your appointment.):

1. Original bank statements for the previous 12 months prior to your appointment. "STATEMENTS MUST BE MONTH BY MONTH". The statements must show a minimum balance *$70,000.00 USD after taxes.
2. Original and a photocopy of documents showing that the applicant has held a job or received a pension during the previous 6 months prior to your appointment. Statement must show a minimum balance of *$4,200.00 USD after taxes. A letter from the bank stating since when you have been receiving these deposits can be presented as support, or as additional proof of income if the bank or pension information is incomplete.
3. Marriage with Mexican national, your spouse must be present and submit:
   • Original and copy of marriage certificate
   • Original and copy of Mexican passport or birth certificate of your spouse.
4. If you own a property in Mexico, present the original property deed, showing that the person requesting the visa is the current owner of the property. The minimum value of the property must be *$558,000.00 USD.

*The visa issued by the Mexican Consulate is valid for 6 months and only one entry; this visa will allow you to enter with a resident status into Mexico. Once in Mexico, you have 30 days to go to the nearest Instituto Nacional de Migración (Mexican Immigration Institute, INM) office to process your resident card.

STUDENT VISA

• Fill out this visa application form (click here to download it).
• Present your valid original passport and a copy of the bio page.
• Bring one passport-size color photo (39 x 31 mm or 2 x 2 inches, front view, no eyeglasses and white background).
• If you are NOT a US citizen, present the original document that proves your legal residence in the US. (I-797, I-20 advance parole, etc), and a copy

• Pay $54.00 USD in CASH. The fee is for the reception and study of your application, and does not guarantee the visa will be issued.  If the visa is denied, and you wish to reapply, a new payment must be submitted each time.
• Original signed acceptance letter from the school or university you will attend, which must include:

1. Full name as it appears in your passport
2. Full description of the program, which entails the following
   1. Level of the course being studied
   2. Full name of the program
   3. The Cost
   4. The dates of the beginning and end of the program.
   5. Name and signature of the school authority responsible of these educational activities
3. Full name of the School or University
4. Proof of economic solvency

• Comply with at least one of the requirements listed below (*the amounts mentioned below are approximate as they are subject to the official exchange rate of the day of your appointment.):

1. Original bank statements of the previous 3 months prior to your appointment. The statements must contain a minimum balance of *$14,000.00 USD after taxes.
2. Original and photocopy of documents demonstrating that the applicant has held a job, has been receiving a pension during the previous 3 months prior to your appointment. The statements must contain a minimum balance of *$1,400.00 USD after taxes. A letter from the bank stating since when have you been receiving these deposits can be presented as support, or additional proof of income, if the bank or pension information is incomplete.
3. Solvency can also be proved by original and a photocopy of document attesting that the student has received a full scholarship.

Economic solvency can be satisfied by the student, his or her parents or whoever has the legal custody over the student. The student must be 25 years old or younger.

If the applicant is under 18 years old, both parents should be present to sign the application. If only one parent is present, it is mandatory to submit a notarized authorization (in Spanish or English) from the other parent with a copy of his/her ID.

*People under 18 years old and people requiring legal guardianship, must attend accompanied by an adult or their legal guardian(s). If the companion is someone different than their parents or legal guardian(s), it is mandatory to submit a notarized document in which their parents or legal guardian(s) authorize them to apply for a Visa.

*The visa issued by the Mexican Consulate is valid for 6 months and only one entry; this visa will allow you to enter with a resident status into Mexico. Once in Mexico you have 30 days to go to the nearest Instituto Nacional de Migración (Mexican Immigration Institute, INM)   office to process your resident card.

REPLACEMENT OF THE RESIDENT CARD (LOSS/THEFT/DAMAGE)

 For this type of visa, you have to inform us when you have all the documentation ready in order for us to give you an appointment. Normally the visa will be ready in maximum of 10 business days and you must appear twice at the consular office.

 Replacement of the resident card (loss/theft/damage) requirements:

1. Fill out this visa application form (click here to download it). You must sign the application form in front of the Consular Officer.
2. Present your original valid passport and a copy of the bio page.
3. Bring one passport-size color photo (39 x 31 mm or 2 x 2 inches, front view, no eyeglasses and white background).
4. If you are NOT a US citizen, bring the original document of that proves your legal residence in the US. (I-797, I-20 advance parole, etc.), and a copy.
5. Pay $54.00 USD in CASH. The fee is for the reception and review of your application, and does not guarantee the visa will be granted. If your visa is denied, and you wish to reapply, a new payment must be submitted each time.
6. Original and a copy of the official police report that states the theft, loss or damage of your Mexican Residency Card.
7. Copy or a picture of your Residency Card front and back in case of theft or loss, or original in case of damage.
8. The Mexican Temporary or Permanent Residency visa that is stamped on your passport. 

All these documents are going to be sent to the National Migration Institute and we will have to wait for their approval. The response time depends entirely on them. You will need to provide a contact telephone number in order for us to inform you when you will have to come to the Consulate once more and do the process again but as a recovery of your card.

 AFTER ENTERING MEXICO WITH THIS KIND OF VISA, YOU SHOULD GO TO THE NEAREST NATIONAL MIGRATION INSTITUTE OFFICE TO GET YOUR RESIDENT ID.

 Important: 

• Requirements may change without previous notice.
• In case you are asked to support your application with complimentary documentation, you will be given a new appointment date.
• If you present a document issued from a country different than Mexico or the United States of America, it must come with an apostille or legalization as applicable; and with an official translation to Spanish.