British nationals and other foreign nationals who plan to stay in Mexico for more than six months, without the purpose to perform lucrative activities or to receive remuneration in Mexico, and have Invested in Mexican companies, they can apply for a Temporary Resident Visa.
This is a single-entry visa, valid up to 180 days and will allow his/her holder to enter Mexico to exchange it for a Temporary Resident Card within 30 days upon his/her arrival in Mexico at the nearest migration office (INM). The Temporary Resident Card will be valid for one year and multiple entries.
Applicants are required to apply for a visa in person through a pre-arranged interview click here: appointment
Requirements:
I. Valid passport and photocopy of the pages where the personal details and holder's photograph are found.
II. Visa application. it is recommended to fill in the application in Microsoft Word.
III. One UK size passport photograph (it must be in colour, with the face clearly visible without glasses, white background and be taken within the last month).
IV. Proof of being a temporary resident in the United Kingdom, only in cases when the foreign national is not a British national, in this case a photocopy of the British visa or residence permit is required.
V.- Submit documentation to prove your economic solvency:
a) Deed or policy of the Mexican legal person granted before a Notary Public, or a document duly certified by the administration body or competent official thereof, stating that the foreign person participates in the capital stock of said Mexican legal person, and that the amount of his/her investment exceeds twenty thousand days of the general minimum wage in force in Mexico City (check here the amount), which may be accredited, but not limited to, by means of an original and copy of contract for the sale of shares or social parts, contract of transmission of goods or rights in favour of the Mexican legal entity or document issued by the latter that proves the amount contributed in the capital stock; and
b) Original and copy of document that certifies the ownership of movable property or fixed assets in favour of the foreign entity, used for economic or business purposes, with a value that exceeds twenty thousand days of general minimum wage in force in Mexico City (check here the amount); or
c) Original and copy of documentation that proves the development of economic or business activities in Mexico, which may be accredited, including but not limited to, with contracts, service orders, invoices, receipts, business plans, licenses or permits, or proof issued by the Institute Mexican Social Security document certifying that the foreign legal entity is the employer of at least three workers.
VI. Payment of consular fee (Visa) via bank transfer to the Mexican Consulate on the day of the appointment in order to receive and to process the application, in accordance with the Federal Act of Fees. It also covers the issuance of the visa, if the visa is authorised.
In the case of visa refusal, the payment made will not be reimbursed. It is suggested that before submitting your application, check that your documentation is complete.
Processing time: From two up to 10 working days after handing in the aforementioned documentation, in a complete and satisfactory manner.
It is advisable not to book or buy flight tickets to Mexico if you have not been notified about the authorisation of the issuance of your visa.
The submission of flight ticket is not a visa requirement, so it does not accelerate the processing time of a visa.
Notes:
1. In order to obtain the Temporary Resident Card, the applicant must apply before the National Institute of Migration and pay the migratory fees in Mexican pesos.
2. When a foreign national has been invited by a Mexican company/Institution to perform lucrative activities, the Mexican company/institution must request the work permit at the National Migration Institute in Mexico: https://www.gob.mx/inm
Visa delivery:
Visas can be collected at the Consular Section, or
By mail, under responsibility of the applicant. It is necessary to hand in an envelope "Special Delivery", containing name, address and postal code.