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
- You will be in Mexico more than 180 days and less than 4 years.
- You don't have a work authorization issued by Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM).
In order to apply for a visa, please contact: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo. to schedule an appointment for the consular interview. Emails can take up to 10 business days to be replied.
All visa processes require attending a consular interview. Issuance of the visa is subject to the result of the interview. All applications are personal and individual.
THE VISA IS VALID FOR UP TO 6 MONTHS FOR ONE SINGLE ENTRY. AFTER ENTERING MEXICO WITH THIS VISA, YOU MUST GO TO THE INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE MIGRACIÓN (INM) OFFICE TO GET YOUR RESIDENT ID.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Fill out the Application form: English (click here) or Español (click here) electronically and print it.
- Valid passport in original and one photocopy of the pages containing personal information, photograph of bearer and expiration date/extensions
- One passport size photo, in color, no glasses
- Non-U.S. Citizens: original and copy of the document that proves migratory legal status in the USA (I-797, I-20 advance parole, etc).
- Fee $53.00 dollars (cash, credit or debit card – Visa or MasterCard). Non-refundable if not approved. Applications can take at most 10 business days to be processed.
- ONE of the following supporting documents:
a) Proof of economic solvency.
EITHER:
Proof of personal investments accounts or personal bank accounts with a monthly balance of at least $69,450 USD during the last year (bring the last 12 months of bank statements).
OR
Last six months of pay stubs, pension or SSA with a net monthly income of $4,410 usd and employment letter specifying your position and income.
b) Real Estate in Mexico:
Both original and a photocopy of the Public Deed certifying that the foreigner is the holder of real estate in Mexico with a value exceeding $10,000,000 Mexican pesos or its equivalent of $588,235 USD.
c) Family Unity. Proof of family bonds to a Mexican citizen or a temporary/permanent resident of Mexico (holding a valid Mexican resident ID).
Original and copy of the official ID of the Mexican citizen or temporary/permanent resident of Mexico (Mexican passport for Mexicans, Mexican resident card for residents of Mexico). The Mexican citizen or resident of Mexico must also be physically present at the Consulate on the day of the appointment.
ONE of the following (depending on your situation):
Spouse: original certified copy of the marriage certificate or original proof of common-law marriage.
Parent: original birth certificate of the applicant (the visa will only be granted if the applicant is under 18 years old and he/she is not married or is in a state of interdiction and is under his/her legal guardianship).
Child: original birth certificate of the child. Both parents should be present to sign the application. If only one parent is present, it is mandatory to submit a notarized authorization (Spanish or English) from the other parent.
Proof of economic solvency (only applies if the applicant family member is a holder of a temporary/permanent resident card of Mexico):
If any of these documents were not issued in Mexico or the US, they must be apostilled or legalized by the issuing country and have a certified translation into Spanish or English.
d) Invitation from an organization or a public or private institution:
- Original Invitation Letter from the company/organization based in Mexico must be addressed to the Consulate of Mexico in Saint Paul requesting the visa and specifying:
- Exact purpose or activity and length of time for the trip to Mexico
- How your expenses will be covered
- Applicant's full name and nationality
- Registration number of the company/organization, address, complete name and contact information of the company/organization
- Copy of ID of the person who signed the invitation letter
- Last twelve months of company bank account statements, showing a monthly balance of $14,705 usd.
e) Religious activities
Original letter of consent (Anuencia) from the Secretaría de Gobernación and original ink signed invitation letter (Not PDF documents), of the religious organization inviting the foreign citizen to participate in an unpaid activity in Mexico. The letter should contain:
- Full name and nationality of the applicant; legal name, full address and contact details, official registration number and purpose of the organization; information of the activities to be performed; estimated length or approximate end date of the activity to be undertaken;
- 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
- Copy of official ID and signature of the person signing the responsive letter.