Consulado General de México en Raleigh

Applicable to foreign individuals intending to enter Mexico under the status of a visitor without permission to perform paid activities, for a period of up to 180 days.

Requirements:

1. Valid passport or identity and travel document in accordance with international law, in original;
2. Original document proving legal stay, if the foreign individual is not a national of the country where the visa is requested; and

III. Submission of documents proving one of the following:

1. a) Ties to the country of origin.
2. b) Economic solvency.
3. c) Invitation from a public or private organization or institution.
4. d) Person who is a driver or operator of cargo transportation intending to enter national territory solely for loading or unloading goods.
5. e) Humanitarian reasons.
6. f) Scientific research or sample collection in national territory or jurisdictional waters, with prior authorization from competent national authorities in territorial waters.
7. g) Studies.
8. h) Participation in an event sponsored or supported by the Federal Public Administration or autonomous constitutional bodies for a maximum period of 180 days.

Fees:

For the receipt, application, and, if applicable, visa authorization: 54.00 USD

Appointment Request:

Once the necessary requirements for the visa application are met, an appointment must be scheduled 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 book an appointment at the Mexican Embassy or Consulate where they will present their application.

Important Information:

Possessing a visa does not guarantee entry into national territory. It only allows the foreign individual to present themselves at the point of entry to request admission to the country. Entry or admission to Mexico is subject to approval by sanitary and migration authorities at the points of entry, known as migration filters, who may, at any time, conduct an interview regarding the purpose of the trip and verify compliance with the requirements established in applicable legal provisions (Article 37 of the Migration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).

Applicable to foreign individuals with significant economic solvency, frequent travelers, prominent individuals, spouses, concubines, or equivalent figures of a Mexican citizen or temporary/permanent resident, family members of temporary/permanent residents, or family members of accredited diplomatic or consular officials in Mexico, as well as supervisors of a foreign company with a subsidiary in national territory or executive personnel of commercial offices or Mexican companies abroad, who wish to enter Mexico under the status of a visitor without permission to perform paid activities and do not intend to reside in national territory.

Requirements:

1. Valid passport or identity and travel document in accordance with international law, in original;
2. Original document proving legal stay, if the foreign individual is not a national of the country where the visa is requested; and

III. Submission of documents proving one of the following:

1. a) Economic solvency.
2. b) Frequent traveler.
3. c) Prominent individual.
4. d) Family member of a Mexican citizen.
5. e) Family member of a foreign temporary or permanent resident.
6. f) Family member of an accredited diplomatic or consular official in Mexico holding an ordinary passport.
7. g) Supervisor of a foreign company with a subsidiary in national territory or executive personnel of commercial offices or Mexican companies abroad.

Fees:

For the receipt, application, and, if applicable, visa authorization: 54.00 USD

Appointment Request:

Once the necessary requirements for the visa application are met, an appointment must be scheduled 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 book an appointment at the Mexican Embassy or Consulate where they will present their application.

Important Information:

Possessing a visa does not guarantee entry into national territory. It only allows the foreign individual to present themselves at the point of entry to request admission to the country. Entry or admission to Mexico is subject to approval by sanitary and migration authorities at the points of entry, known as migration filters, who may, at any time, conduct an interview regarding the purpose of the trip and verify compliance with the requirements established in applicable legal provisions (Article 37 of the Migration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).

Applicable to foreign individuals of a nationality that the Mexican State allows to process and obtain a visa through electronic means and records, when intending to travel to Mexico by air under the status of a visitor without permission to perform paid activities.

Requirements:

1. Valid passport or identity and travel document in accordance with international law, proving a nationality eligible for the Electronic Visa;
2. Completion of the Electronic Visa application, providing the information required by the migration authority;

III. Digital photograph of the applicant’s face without glasses, with a white background similar to the passport or identity and travel document photo, in .jpg, .jpeg, or .png format, with a size of 2 to 5 MB;

1. Image of the passport or identity and travel document’s data page in .jpg, .jpeg, or .png format, with a size of 2 to 5 MB, ensuring the image is within the document’s data page parameters and is clearly visible;
2. Travel to Mexico by air;
3. Payment of fees in accordance with Article 22 of the Federal Law on Fees.

Fees:

For the receipt, application, and, if applicable, visa authorization: 54.00 USD

Important Information:

Possessing a visa does not guarantee entry into national territory. It only allows the foreign individual to present themselves at the point of entry to request admission to the country. Entry or admission to Mexico is subject to approval by sanitary and migration authorities at the points of entry, known as migration filters, who may, at any time, conduct an interview regarding the purpose of the trip and verify compliance with the requirements established in applicable legal provisions (Article 37 of the Migration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).

Applicable to foreign individuals intending to enter Mexico under the status of a visitor for adoption purposes, who are nationals or habitual residents of a country that is a member of the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption or a country with which Mexico has signed an agreement on the matter.

Requirements:

1. Valid passport or identity and travel document in accordance with international law, in original;
2. Original adoptability or pre-assignment report issued by the National System for the Comprehensive Development of the Family, indicating information about the identity of the child or adolescent;

III. Original acceptance of the minor’s assignment and continuation of the adoption procedure issued by the Central Authority of the receiving State, expressing their willingness and that of the applicants to proceed with the adoption; and

1. Payment of fees for the receipt, review of the application, and, if applicable, visa authorization in accordance with the Federal Law on Fees.

Note: Within 30 calendar days from entry into national territory, the foreign individual must obtain the visitor card for adoption purposes from the National Migration Institute.

Fees:

For the receipt, application, and, if applicable, visa authorization: 54.00 USD

Appointment Request:

Once the necessary requirements for the visa application are met, an appointment must be scheduled 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 book an appointment at the Mexican Embassy or Consulate where they will present their application.

Important Information:

Possessing a visa does not guarantee entry into national territory. It only allows the foreign individual to present themselves at the point of entry to request admission to the country. Entry or admission to Mexico is subject to approval by sanitary and migration authorities at the points of entry, known as migration filters, who may, at any time, conduct an interview regarding the purpose of the trip and verify compliance with the requirements established in applicable legal provisions (Article 37 of the Migration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).

Applicable to foreign individuals intending to enter Mexico under the status of temporary resident to stay for a period longer than 180 days but not exceeding 4 years. This visa allows the foreign individual to work in Mexico, provided their salary is paid abroad. If the individual has a job offer in Mexico and will receive a salary in national territory, the employer or individual must first obtain authorization from the National Migration Institute for the issuance of the visa.

Requirements:

1. Valid passport or identity and travel document in accordance with international law, in original;
2. Original document proving legal stay, if the foreign individual is not a national of the country where the visa is requested; and

III. Submission of documents proving one of the following:

1. a) Economic solvency.
2. b) Scientific research in Mexico’s jurisdictional waters.
3. c) Invitation from a public or private organization or institution.
4. d) Under an international legal instrument for the mobility of persons.
5. e) Family unity.
6. f) Real estate in national territory.
7. g) Investor.

Note: Within 30 calendar days from entry into national territory, the foreign individual must obtain the residency card proving legal stay and allowing them to remain in national territory.

Fees:

For the receipt, application, and, if applicable, visa authorization: 54.00 USD

Appointment Request:

Once the necessary requirements for the visa application are met, an appointment must be scheduled 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 book an appointment at the Mexican Embassy or Consulate where they will present their application.

Important Information:

Possessing a visa does not guarantee entry into national territory. It only allows the foreign individual to present themselves at the point of entry to request admission to the country. Entry or admission to Mexico is subject to approval by sanitary and migration authorities at the points of entry, known as migration filters, who may, at any time, conduct an interview regarding the purpose of the trip and verify compliance with the requirements established in applicable legal provisions (Article 37 of the Migration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).

Applicable to foreign individuals intending to enter Mexico under the status of temporary resident student. Foreign individuals with temporary resident student status may request authorization from the National Migration Institute to perform paid activities in national territory.

Requirements:

1. Valid passport or identity and travel document in accordance with international law, in original;
2. Original document proving legal stay, if the foreign individual is not a national of the country where the visa is requested; and

III. Submission of documents proving one of the following:

1. a) Studies.
2. b) Under an international legal instrument for the mobility of persons. Economic solvency may be proven by the applicant, their parents, or the person exercising parental authority or guardianship, provided the applicant is not over 25 years old, or with a letter from the educational institution confirming the applicant has received a scholarship, or a document from a banking or financial institution proving financing.

Note: The temporary resident student card proving legal stay and allowing the individual to remain in national territory must be obtained within 30 calendar days from entry into national territory.

Fees:

For the receipt, application, and, if applicable, visa authorization: 54.00 USD

Appointment Request:

Once the necessary requirements for the visa application are met, an appointment must be scheduled 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 book an appointment at the Mexican Embassy or Consulate where they will present their application.Important Information:

Possessing a visa does not guarantee entry into national territory. It only allows the foreign individual to present themselves at the point of entry to request admission to the country. Entry or admission to Mexico is subject to approval by sanitary and migration authorities at the points of entry, known as migration filters, who may, at any time, conduct an interview regarding the purpose of the trip and verify compliance with the requirements established in applicable legal provisions (Article 37 of the Migration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).

Applicable to foreign individuals intending to enter Mexico under the status of permanent resident.

Requirements:

1. Valid passport or identity and travel document in accordance with international law, in original;
2. Original document proving legal stay, if the foreign individual is not a national of the country where the visa is requested; and

III. Submission of documents proving one of the following:

1. a) Retirees or pensioners.
2. b) Family unity.
3. c) Points system.

Note: The residency card proving legal stay and allowing the individual to remain in national territory must be obtained from the National Migration Institute (INM) within 30 calendar days from entry into national territory.

Fees:

For the receipt, application, and, if applicable, visa authorization: 54.00 USD

Appointment Request:

Once the necessary requirements for the visa application are met, an appointment must be scheduled 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 book an appointment at the Mexican Embassy or Consulate where they will present their application.

Important Information:

Possessing a visa does not guarantee entry into national territory. It only allows the foreign individual to present themselves at the point of entry to request admission to the country. Entry or admission to Mexico is subject to approval by sanitary and migration authorities at the points of entry, known as migration filters, who may, at any time, conduct an interview regarding the purpose of the trip and verify compliance with the requirements established in applicable legal provisions (Article 37 of the Migration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).

1. Visitor Visa Without Permission to Perform Paid Activities, when requested for humanitarian reasons.
2. Visitor Visa With Permission to Perform Paid Activities, when requested due to a job offer.

III. Temporary Resident Visa, when requested due to a job offer or family unity.

1. Permanent Resident Visa, when requested through the points system, family unity, or derived from recognition of refugee status.

General information on the types of visas available for foreign individuals processed initially through the National Migration Institute can be found at: https://www.inm.gob.mx/mpublic/publico/inm-tramites.html?h_dsplp02=es.  Note: Once authorization is obtained from the INM, the foreign individual or interested party must attend the Mexican Embassy or Consulate with the necessary requirements for a consular interview and visa issuance.

Fees:

Applies exclusively to the Visitor Visa with Permission to Perform Paid Activities (Job Offer Visa):  Visitor with Permission to Perform Paid Activities: 313.00 USD 

For the receipt, application, and, if applicable, visa authorization: 54.00 USD

Appointment Request:

Once the necessary requirements for the visa application are met, an appointment must be scheduled 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 book an appointment at the Mexican Embassy or Consulate where they will present their application.

Important Information:

Possessing a visa does not guarantee entry into national territory. It only allows the foreign individual to present themselves at the point of entry to request admission to the country. Entry or admission to Mexico is subject to approval by sanitary and migration authorities at the points of entry, known as migration filters, who may, at any time, conduct an interview regarding the purpose of the trip and verify compliance with the requirements established in applicable legal provisions (Article 37 of the Migration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations