Temporary Residents

Applicable to foreigners who intend to enter Mexico as temporary residents for a period of more than 180 days and no more than 4 years.

This type of visa allows foreigners to work in our country, as long as their salary is paid abroad.

In the event of having a job offer in Mexico and receiving their salary in national territory, the company or individual must previously process directly with the National Migration Institute the authorization for the issuance of a visa for the foreigner.

Requirements:

  1. Valid Passport. Or identity/travel document that is valid under international law, in original;
  2. Original of the document that proves regular migratory status, if the foreign person is not a national of the country where the visa is being requested, and
  3. Provide documents that prove any of the following assumptions:
    1. Financial solvency
    2. Scientific research in Mexican waters
    3. Invitation from a public or private organization or institution
    4. Under the protection of an international legal instrument on the mobility of persons
    5. Family unit
    6. Real estate in Mexican territory
    7. Investor

NOTE: In any case, the foreigner must process, within the following 30 calendar days from their entry into the national territory, the residence card that certifies their legal stay and allows them to remain in the national territory.

Cost:

Cost for administrative, processing, and if approved, authorization and printing of visa - $54.00 USD

Appointment Request:

Once you meet the requirements to apply for your visa, you must schedule an appointment through the "MiConsulado" portal https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/ or https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/citas-consulares.

Applicants must select the required procedure and request an appointment at their nearest Mexican Embassy or Consulate.

Important information:

Having a visa does not guarantee entry into the country. It only allows the foreigner to present themselves at the port of entry to request entry into the country.

Entry into Mexico is subject to approval by health and immigration authorities at the country's entry points, known as immigration checkpoints. These authorities may conduct an interview at any time regarding the purpose of the trip and verify the requirements established in the applicable legal provisions (Article 37 of the Immigration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).

Financial Solvency requirements:

  1. Investment or bank accounts with monthly ending balance of at least 11,460 days in UMA* funds (approx. $70,000 USD). To prove this, you need to provide:
    1. Printouts of electronic bank statements signed or stamped by financial institution, for the previous 12 months. From only one account.
  2. Pension or salary that yields a monthly income of at least 680 days in UMA* funds (approx. $4,200 USD) after taxes (net income), during each of the previous 6 months.
    1. For pension, must provide the original or most recent letter form the Social Security or Pension issuer indicating the monthly amount that you receive; PLUS monthly financial statements in which that amount is reflected for the previous 6 months.
    2. For salary, must provide official paycheck stubs indicating the monthly amount required after taxes (net income) for the previous 6 months, PLUS letter of employment verification by employer.

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 Important Notes:

  1. If funds are under both spouse’s name and applying together, you must present the original marriage license (not the certificate).
  2. Birth/marriage/death certificates, court documents, or school records/degrees from other countries, except from the United States and Mexico, must be apostilled or legalized by the corresponding authority.
  3. Documents written in a language other than English or Spanish must be accompanied by an official translation and notarized.

 Disclaimers:

  1. Applicants without the full qualifying requirements will not be approved. Additional documentation may be asked and must be presented before approval.
  2. Please note that in case of refusal of visa, the payment is not refundable. We recommend that before scheduling your consular interview, you verify your documentation is complete.
  3. Issuance of the visa is contingent to the consular interview and falls completely on the discretion of the consulate officials and may also ask for additional documentation aside from what is listed

 

 Footnote:

*UMA – ‘Unidad de Medida y Actualización’ is an economic reference unit in pesos used to determine the payments amounts for government obligations, fines, and payments, as well as certain employer contributions and social security benefits.

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