Consulado de México en Portland

This type of visa is for you if:

• You are traveling to Mexico for retirement, investments, professional activities, technical activities, artistic activities, scientific activities, and sport activities or as a minister of religion.
• You will be in Mexico for more than 180 days but less than 4 years.
• You don’t have a work authorization.

Requirements:

• From now on we will be only receiving applications via email at 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 Spanish.
• Valid passport and one photocopy of the pages containing personal information, bearer’s photograph and signature and expiration date/extensions.
• Valid US visa for multiple entries and one photocopy (non US citizens only).
• Valid I-94 in original and one photocopy (non US citizens only).
• One recent passport size photo (size 1.5 x 1.3/4 inches), in color, white background, no glasses, no smiling.
• If a company/organization in Mexico is inviting the foreign national, the applicant can submit an original invitation letter** from them (the invitation must have a letterhead, address and signed in ink. Scanned or pdf versions won’t be accepted), stating that the company in Mexico will not pay a salary to the foreigner, the letter must be accompanied by official documents that prove the applicant is qualified to carry out the activities stated in the letter. Ministers of religion should also submit original letter of “anuencia” (consent) of the Ministry of the Interior (Secretaría de Gobernación) from Mexico.
• Payment of Consular fee of $54.00 USD in cash, debit or credit card, no personal checks accepted.

CONSULATE OF MEXICO IN PORTLAND JURISDICTION: OREGON STATE AND SW WASHINGTON (KLICKITAT, SKAMANIA AND CLARK COUNTIES)

IMPORTANT NOTES:

I. To apply, minors (under 18 years old) must be accompanied by both parents (or legal guardian) and submit original birth certificate with the seal of the apostille and one photocopy or original legal documents of proof of guardianship and one photocopy. If only one of the parents is present at the time of application there must be an original notarized authorization from the absent parent with a copy of both sides of their valid official ID, or original custody documents and one copy of them.
II. All documents issued outside of Mexico considered public records, such as birth, marriage, death certificates, court documents or school records/degrees must bear the seal of the apostille issued by the corresponding authority.

*Amounts may change depending on the official Mexican minimum wage and the daily exchange rate

**Invitation Letter:

• Original Invitation Letter from the company/organization based in Mexico must be addressed to the Consulate of Mexico in Portland requesting the visa and specifying:
  • The company/organization’s main activities/services/purpose.
  • Applicant’s full name and nationality.
  • Exact purpose of the trip to Mexico (the purpose should be directly related to the company/organization’s activities/services/purpose).
  • Length of the trip to Mexico.
  • How applicant’s expenses will be covered (if the company/organization will cover expenses, must present proof of financial records for past six months).
  • Registration number of the company/organization, plus address, complete name and contact information of the company/organization and its representative.
  • Copy of ID of the person who signed the invitation letter.

Once it has been processed the applicant will be contacted with appointment information for an in-person interview.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Filing an application does not guarantee the issuance of a visa. All cases must be reviewed by a consular official, who will determine the approval of the visa issuance.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT:
Some cases are required to have an additional review and approval from the Mexican Immigration Authority. Unfortunately, the Consulate cannot do anything to expedite this procedure.