Consulado General de México en Montreal

 

I want to live in Mexico on a temporary basis (less than 4 years). What visa do I need?

 

Foreign visitors that wish to live in Mexico more than six months and less than 4 years may apply for a Temporary Resident Visa.

 

Please make an appointment at the Consulate at the email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and bring the following documents:

 

Requirements:

 

1.    Visa application printed double sided and properly completed and signed.

2.    Passport or valid travel and identity document, original and a photocopy of the page containing the photograph and personal data.

3.    Original and a photocopy of the migratory document proving your legal migratory status in Canada (only for applicants who are not Canadian citizens).

4.    One photograph measuring 3.9 cm x 3.1 cm, face uncovered, no eyeglasses, frontal view, in colour, with white background.

5.    Payment of fees in cash for the issuance of the visa.

 

Important notes:

 

 

• For foreigners who obtain a valid single entry visa, once they enter Mexican territory they must, within the first 30 calendar days, apply to the National Migration Institute for the residence card that accredits their legal stay in the country and allows them to remain in Mexico. Please note: The single entry visa you will obtain will be valid for 6 months or 180 days from the moment it is issued by the General Consulate. In other words, you have 180 days to travel to Mexico and start the process to obtain the residence card. 
• Foreigners that are religious ministers must present a responsive letter of the religious organization. If they submit an authorization of the Ministry of the Interior (Secretaria de Gobernación), they will be exempt of the requirements of economic solvency.
• Documents in other languages must be translated to Spanish and should be legible.
• Immigration authorities might deny entry to Mexico if the foreigner has a criminal record.
• The Consulate can neither guarantee nor verify that Mexican immigration authorities permit the entrance into Mexico 
• If one applicant may have an economically dependent spouse or kids. In that case you will need to present recent marriage certificate and or birth certificates. Make sure all names are exactly the same in all documents (passports, certificates, bank statements, etc.). Else you will need to get an AFFIDAVIT (from a Notary, commissioner, etc.). If those documents (certificates or bank statements) were issued in a third country (Nor Mexico nor Canada), you must have to do it legalized or apostilled or inserted in Quebec’s Civil Register.
• Each marriage or birth certificates must be translated to Spanish language (not mandatory by a certified translator, even a single translation by yourself is accepted)

 

In addition, the following documents must be presented depending on the category applied for:

 

A. If you are applying under economic solvency

Please bring originals and copy of:

• Original and a photocopy of investment receipts or bank statements showing an average monthly balance of $102,671.00 CAD during the past twelve months to your appointment at the consulate, or

 

• Original and a photocopy of bank statements showing that the applicant has employment or a pension with a monthly tax-free income of over $6,160.00 CAD during the past six months to your appointment at the consulate.

 

Originals, if printed from an online banking account or at the bank, must bear the seal of the institution on each page, in order to render them authentic. 

 

B. If you are applying through an invitation letter:

Please bring originals and copy of:

• Original letter in Spanish from a public or private organization or institution of renowned integrity inviting the foreigner to participate in a non-remunerated activity in Mexican territory.
• The letter must contain the following data:

ü  Full name and nationality of the applicant or interested party.

ü  Business or company name of the organization.

ü  Registration number and purpose of the private organization or institution.

ü  Complete address and contact information for the organization or institution.

ü  Information on the activity to be conducted or the project in which the foreigner will participate. The foreigner’s activity must be related to the objectives of the inviting organization or institution.

ü  Estimated length or approximate end date of the activity to be undertaken.

ü  A statement of the binding responsibility to cover living expenses for the foreigner during his/her stay in Mexico, and to ensure the foreigner’s return to his/her country of origin or residence, and

ü  A copy of the official identification of the person signing the letter of invitation.

 

• The inviting private organization or institution will present the original and a photocopy of the investment receipts or bank statements showing an average monthly balance of $2,428,300.00 MXP or its equivalent of $205,344.00 CAD during the past 12 months. Public and private institutions belonging to the Mexican National Educational System do not need to prove economic solvency.
• The foreigner must present the original and a photocopy of documents proving that s/he has the necessary experience, capacity, skills or expertise to develop the activity for which s/he has been invited.
•  In the event that the inviting institution will not cover living expenses:

ü  Original and a photocopy of the investment receipts or bank statements showing an average monthly balance of $102,671.00 during the past twelve months, or

ü  Original and a photocopy of documents showing that the applicant has employment or a pension with a monthly tax-free income greater than $2,053.00 CAD during the past six months.

 

C. If you are applying under family unity:

 

Family Unity Applications can only be accepted if the foreigner with permanent resident status in Mexico or Mexican citizen accompanies the family member at the time the application is submitted.

 

Family ties must be proven with the three following options as follows:

 

Unity through ties with a foreigner who already has temporary resident status:

For this, please bring the following documents:

• Original and copy of the civil registry forms, depending on the family tie (marriage, birth, etc.)
• Permanent resident card or temporary resident, original and a photocopy, and
• Economic solvency to support the family member during his/her stay in the country, may be proven with:

ü  Original and a photocopy of investment receipts or bank statements showing an average monthly balance of $2,053.00 CAD during the past 12 months; or

ü  Original and a photocopy of documents showing that the applicant has employment or a pension with a tax-free monthly income greater than  or its equivalent of $2,053.00 CAD during the past six months.

 

Unity through marriage or common-law relationship with a Mexican citizen:

• Marriage certificate or common-law certificate or equivalent figure issued by a competent authority, original and a photocopy; and
• Document proving Mexican nationality, original and a photocopy.

 

D. If applying by ownership of real estate property in Mexico:

• Original and a photocopy of the Public Deed signed before a commissioner of oaths certifying that the foreigner is the holder of real estate property with a value exceeding $9,957,200.00 MXP or its equivalent of $821,369.00 CAD.

 

 

E. If applying as an investor:

• Deed or policy from a Mexican corporation signed before a Commissioner of Oaths, or a document duly certified by the administrative body or a competent officer thereof, stating that the foreigner has shares in the capital stock of the Mexican corporation, and that the amount of the investment effectively disbursed for the foreigner’s share in the corporation would exceed $4,978,600.00 MXP or its equivalent of $410,685.00 CAD.
• This can be proven by a contract for the purchase of shares or stocks, contract for the transfer of assets or rights to the Mexican corporation, or a document issued by the corporation proving the amount contributed for shares in the capital stock, original and a photocopy;
• Document proving the ownership of personal property by the foreigner, with a value exceeding $4,978,600.00 MXP or its equivalent of $410,685.00 CAD, original and a photocopy;
• Documentation proving the conducting of economic or business activities in Mexican territory, which could be proven by documents such as (but not limited to) contracts, service orders, invoices, receipts, business plans, licenses and permits, and a certificate issued by the Mexican Social Security Institute proving that the foreigner employs at least five workers, original and a photocopy.

 

 

If you require additional information or you would like to request an APPOINTMENT FOR A VISA in our office in Montreal, please send an email to the visa department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.