Tourist | Business | Transit

(Non-Lucrative) Visa for visitors without authorization for lucrative activities

This type of visa is for you if:

• You are traveling to Mexico for vacations, transit, business, technical activities, artistic activities, scientific activities, sport activities, correspondent or journalist, ministers of religion.
• You will be in Mexico for up to 180 days.
• You don´t have a work authorization.

Requirements:

• Apply at this Consulate in person
• Schedule an appointment send mail to Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.
• Fill out the Application form,English or Español 
• Valid passport in original and one photocopy of the pages containing personal information, photograph of bearer and expiration date/extensions
• Valid or expired US visa for multiple entries and one photocopy
• Valid I-94 and one photocopy
• I-20/J-1 or I-797A Form in original and one photocopy
• One photo passport size, in color, no glasses
• Original financial records (last three months of your bank account statements in US Dollars, last three months of pay stubs).
• Curriculum Vitae (optional)
• Employment letter specifying:
  • Applicant´s full name and nationality
  • Registration number of the company/organization, plus address, complete name and contact information of the company/organization
  • Work Position and salary of the applicant
• If a company/organization in Mexico is sponsoring or inviting the foreign national, the applicant can submit an original invitation letter*. The invitation must have a letterhead, address and signed in ink. Scanned or pdf versions won´t be accepted.
• Original Invitation Letter from the company/organization based in Mexico must be addressed to the Consulate of Mexico in Brownsville requesting the visa and specifying:
  • Exact purpose or activity and length of time for the trip to Mexico
  • How your expenses will be covered
  • Applicant´s full name and nationality
  • Registration number of the company/organization, plus address, complete name and contact information of the company/organization
  • Specify commitment of shared responsibility with the applicant
  • Copy of ID of the person who signed the invitation letter
  • Last twelve months of company bank account statements.

If you can demonstrate that you are an international traveler, Mexican citizen´s spouse or international freight cargo driver ask for the Long-Term Visitor Visa (Visa de Larga Duración, in Spanish).

NOTE:
To apply, minors (under 18 years old) must be accompanied by parents (or legal guardian) and to submit original and official documentation proving affiliation (relationship between parents and child) or legal status as a legal guardian.

All documents from countries other than Mexico or the United States, must be translated to spanish or english, currency equivalents in mexican pesos or US dollars, and with the appropriate legalization or apostille.

Work Permit

Work Visa for visitors with authorization (NUT) for lucrative activities (Pre-approved by the Instituto Nacional de Migración)

• Applicable to foreign nationals with a job offer in Mexico. If the purpose of entering into Mexico is working there and receiving a salary or payment (lucrative/remunerative activities).
• The employer has to be legally incorporated in Mexico and, as sponsor of the visa, must initiate the application before the Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM) in Mexico for an authorization. Once INM issues an individual Número Único de Trámite (NUT number) the applicant may schedule an appointment at the Consulate to undergo a consular interview and, if approved, get the visa stamped in the passport.
• Once you receive the NUT you only will have 30 days for to schedule the interview and the issuance of your visa.

Requirements:

• To schedule an appointment: send mail to Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.
• Fill out the Application form: English or Español 
• Present a valid passport in original and one photocopy of the pages containing personal information, photograph of bearer and expiration date/extensions
• If you are not a US citizen, present a valid US visa or ESTA authorization and one photocopy, Valid I-94 and one photocopy
• NUT authorization
• One photo passport size, in color, no glasses, white background
• All documents from countries other than Mexico or the United States, must be translated to Spanish or English, with currency equivalents in Mexican pesos or US dollars, and the appropriate legalization or apostille.
• Click here to know the most recent fees.The fee will be collected at the time of the consular interview and will not be refundable.

Note:

• The applicants information must match the data provided by the INM (system and letter). In case there is a mistake (name, passport number, nationality, date or place of birth) It cannot be modified at the Consulate. The sponsor must then request the correction directly with the INM.

Visa for the purpose of Adoption

Visa for the purpose of adoption

This type of visa is needed when:

• You are traveling to Mexico in order to complete the legal process to adopt a child
• You have received a report regarding the matching conditions with a child (informe de adoptabilidad o pre-asignación) Issued by the “State System for the Full Development of the Family” (Sistema Nacional para el Desarrollo Integral de la Familia, DIF)

Requirements: 

• Apply for an interview at the Consulate in person
• Schedule an appointment: send mail to Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.
• Fill in the Application form: English or Español 
• Present a valid passport in original and one photocopy of the pages containing personal information, photograph of bearer and expiration date/extensions
• One photo passport size, in color, no glasses
• Report to be matched with a child (informe de adoptabilidad o pre-asignación) Issued by the “State System for the Full Development of the Family” (Sistema Nacional para el Desarrollo Integral de la Familia - DIF). Original and 1 copy
• Letter of acceptance and that you will continue processing a child´s adoption (issued by the Central Authority in Mexico). Original and 1 copy
• NUT authorization
• All documents from countries other than Mexico or the United States, must be translated to Spanish or English, currency equivalents in Mexican pesos or US dollars, and with the appropriate legalization or apostille.

Family Reunification Visa

Family Reunification Visa Pre-Approved by the Instituto Nacional de Migración “NUT”

This type of visa is for you if:

• You are a student or foreign national asking for a temporary or permanent residency, and you can prove to have a legal familial bond in Mexico.
• The application has to be initiated by your family relative in Mexico at the Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM).
• Once INM issues an individual Número Único de Trámite (NUT) the individual may schedule an appointment at the Consulate to undergo a consular interview and, if approved, get the visa stamped in their passport.

Requirements:

• Completed visa application form: English or Español 
• Original valid passport. One photocopy of the data page, last page and any pages that have seals or visas stamped on them.
• If you are not a United States citizen, you must provide proof of legal entry to the US. The original document and a photocopy.
• One recent photo, passport size, no glasses, white background,
• NUT authorization
• Non-refundable fee. Click here to know the most recent fees.

Visa for Temporary Residents

Visa for Temporary Residents

This type of visa is for you if:

• You are traveling to Mexico for retirement or investments;
• You will do professional, technical, scientific, artistic or sport activities that are non-profit or paid outside Mexico, or as a minister of religion
• You will be in Mexico more than 180 days
• You don´t have a work authorization and permit

Requirements:

• Apply at this Consulate in person
• Schedule an appointment: send a mail to Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.
• Fill out the Application form: English or Español 
• Present a valid passport in original and one photocopy of the pages containing personal information, photograph of bearer and expiration date/extensions
• Valid US visa for multiple entries and one photocopy, or other legal entry/residence in the USA.
• One photo passport size, no glasses, white background.

• Non-refundable processing fee

• Documents that prove economic solvency to cover the costs of living during your stay in Mexico. Proof may be provided through one of the following:
• Original and a photocopy of financial records of your bank account statements in US Dollars proving a minimum monthly balance of at least $72,960.00 USD for the previous twelve months;
• If the applicant will work remotely, present of pay stubs or deposits in bank statements which include the full name and address, proving an income of at least $4,380.00 USD per month for the last six months; as well as an employment letter signed by a supervisor and addressed to the Consulate printed on company letterhead specifying:

• position and seniority within the company, monthly salary;
• Explicit agreement with the applicant’s plans to reside in Mexico and work remotely.
• A photocopy of the letter’s signatory ID must be provided as an attachment.

• If you have a retirement pension, bring the original yearly social security statement and one photocopy which prove an income of at least $4,380.00  USD per month for the last 6 months.
• You can also submit official documents proving the ownership of a property in Mexico and one photocopy of:
• the notarized deed (Escritura Pública otorgada ante Fedatario Público), issued within the previous six months to the date of the visa appointment,
• The real estate in Mexico should have a value of more than 583,660.00 US dollars at the time of application.
• Applicant may provide also proof of other ownership such as a profitable company/business.

• If a company/organization/association based in Mexico is sponsoring or inviting the foreign national, the applicant should submit an original invitation letter* that must have letterhead with the address of such organization, and signed in ink. Scanned or pdf versions won’t be accepted.

* Invitation Letter 

Original Invitation Letter must be addressed to the Consulate of Mexico requesting the visa and specifying:

• Exact purpose of non-profit, non-remunerable or lucrative activity, and length of time for the stay in Mexico
• How your expenses will be payed
• Applicant´s full name and nationality
• Registration number in Mexico of the company/organization, including address, complete name and contact information
• Specify commitment of shared responsibility with the applicant
• Copy of ID of the person who signed the invitation letter
• Twelve months of company’s bank account statements

• Ministers of religion should submit original letter of “anuencia” (consent) of the Ministry of the Interior (Secretaría de Gobernación) from Mexico.

Note:

• Click here to know the most recent fees.The fee will be collected at the time of the consular interview and will not be refundable.
• All documents from countries other than Mexico or the United States, must be translated to Spanish or English; with the appropriate legalization or apostille; and add currency equivalents in Mexican pesos or US dollars.
• All amounts for proving solvency may change due to variations in the currency foreign exchange rate.

Temporary Resident Students

Temporary Resident students

This type of visa is for you if:

• You are traveling to study in Mexico
• You don´t have a work authorization

Requirements: 

• Apply at this Consulate in person
• Schedule an appointment send mail to Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.
• Fill out the Application form, English or Español 
• One photo passport size, in color, no glasses
• Valid passport in original and one photocopy of the pages containing personal information, photograph of bearer and expiration date/extensions
• Valid US visa for multiple entries; at least with 3 months of validity at the time of your filing and one photocopy
• Valid I-94 in original and one photocopy
• All documents from countries other than Mexico or the United States, must be translated to spanish or english, currency equivalents in mexican pesos or US dollars, and with the appropriate legalization or apostille.
• Original Acceptance letter from the School/Institution/University must include:

• Economic Solvency
  • Original and copy of bank account statement or investments showing an average monthly balance of $14,600.00 US Dollars during the past three months; or
  • Original and copy of documents showing that the applicant has a job, pension or scholarship with a monthly income of $1,460.00 US Dollars during the past three months
  • If Sponsored by parents or legal guardian (only for students under 25 years old):
    • Original Notarized Letter from parents stating that they will be sending their son or daughter the amount of, at least 1,460.00 US dollars per month, besides tuition (Affidavit of support)
    • ID copy of parents (valid passports) and Applicant’s birth certificate (original and copy)
    • Proof of economic solvency, including last three months of bank account statements showing an average monthly balance of $14,600.00 US Dollars during the past three months or original Employment Letter stating position and salary per month with a monthly income of $1,460.00 US Dollars

* All documents from countries other than Mexico or the United States, must be translated to spanish or english, currency equivalents in mexican pesos or US dollars, and with the appropriate legalization or apostille.

Permanent Residents

Permanent Residents

This type of visa is for you if:

• You are moving to Mexico to be there indefinitely
• You don´t have a work authorization
• You are retired

Requirements: 

• Apply at this Consulate in person
• Fill out the Application form, English or Español 
• Valid passport in original and one photocopy of the pages containing personal information, photograph of bearer and expiration date/extensions
• If you are not a US citizen,  present a valid US visa for multiple entries or original migratory document proving your legal status in US, and one photocopy
• One photo passport size, in color, no glasses, white background.
• All documents from countries other than Mexico or the United States, must be translated to Spanish or English, with currency equivalents in Mexican pesos or US dollars, and the appropriate legalization or apostille.
• Proof of economic solvency:
• Original and photocopy of last twelve months of your bank account statements or investment account showing an average monthly balance of $291,830.00 US Dollars; and/or
• Original Yearly Social Security Statement proving a monthly income from pension of $7,300.00 US Dollars during the past six months, and one photocopy. You can also submit official documents proving the ownership of a property/company/business and one photocopy.

• Click here to know the most recent fees.The fee will be collected at the time of the consular interview and will not be refundable.

Diplomatic | Official

Diplomatic or Official Visa

Requirements: 

• Schedule an appointment send mail to Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.
• Fill out the Application form, English or Español 
• Valid passport in original and one photocopy of the pages containing personal information, photograph of bearer and expiration date/extensions
• Valid US visa for multiple entries and one photocopy
• Valid and original I-94 Form and one photocopy
• One photo passport size, in color, no glasses
• All documents from countries other than Mexico or the United States, must be translated to spanish or english, currency equivalents in mexican pesos or US dollars, and with the appropriate legalization or apostille.
• Original verbal or diplomatic note requesting a visa
  • Specify purpose, place and duration of the trip (Conference, meeting, or event) to attend in Mexico