Tourist or transit visa

If you are going to visit Mexico as a tourist and you are not a United States citizen, or you have an appointment at the US Consulate to renew your US working or student visa, you must apply for a Mexican visa for “Non-Lucrative Activities”.

An appointment is necessary.
Please read thoroughly the requirements.

To set an appointment please send an email to documentacionsan04@sre.gob.mx with the following personal information:

- Name and surname

- Phone number

- Type of visa. 

Requirements

1. Fill out the visa application form: download.

2. Present a valid passport and one copy of the main page.

3. Original and copy document that proves that the applicant is a foreign regular resident in the USA (visa or stamp from DHS, I-94, signed I-797 forms, advance parole forms, I-20, or DS-2019).

4. One passport size picture - in color, front view with white background (must be recent and without glasses).

5. Proof of Employment (US Company) or proof of educational enrollment / studies. Call 210-227-9145 ext. 3609, 3606 if details needed.

6. Original and a copy of financial records.

7. Payment of fee (cashed preferred)

Once you have gathered the entire required documentation
set and appointment.
For more information or questions please call
210-227-9145 ext. 3609, 3606 
Leave a voice message with your name and phone number and we will call you back ASAP.

Student visa

If you are going to study in Mexico, you must apply for a Temporary Student Resident Visa.

An appointment is necessary.
Please read thoroughly the requirements.

To set an appointment please send an email to documentacionsan04@sre.gob.mx with the following personal information:

- Name and surname

- Phone number

- Type of visa. 

Requirements

1. Fill out the application form: download

2. Present a valid passport and one copy of the main page.

3. If the applicant is not a US citizen, he or she must present the original and one copy of a US permanent resident card (green card) or a U.S. valid visa multiple entries.

4. One passport size picture - in color, front view with white background (must be recent and without glasses).

5. Original letter from the Educational Institution (letter of acceptance) specifying applicant’s  full name (should be the same as passport), nationality, level of studies, degree and area of study that the applicant intends to carry out, the course name to which the applicant has been accepted to, the total cost and period of studies. This letter must be signed by Official Representative and identification data of the educational institution.

6. Documents proving economic solvency to cover the amount of the tuition and expenses for accommodation and meals during your stay in Mexico.
I.e. Economic solvency can be satisfied by the student, his or her parents or whoever has the legal custody over the student, as long as he or she is not older than 25 years of age (in this case you must present a notarized letter that states who will cover your tuition and personal expenses). It can also be proved by original document attesting that the student has received a full scholarship or document issued by a bank or financial institution showing that counts with the appropriate financing.

7. Payment of fee (cashed preferred).

Note: If the documents are from outside of the United States,
you must present the original apostilled or legalized and translated
into Spanish by an official translator and one copy.

Once you have gathered the entire required documentation
set and appointment.
For more information or questions please call
210-227-9145 ext. 3609, 3606 
Leave a voice message with your name and phone number and we will call you back ASAP.

Family unit visa

If you are going to live in Mexico under the modality of Family Unit, you must apply for a visa as a “Family Unit Temporary Resident”.

 An appointment is necessary
Please read thoroughly the requirements.

To set an appointment please send an email to documentacionsan04@sre.gob.mx with the following personal information:

- Name and surname

- Phone number

- Type of visa. 

Requirements

1. Fill out the application form: download

2. Present a valid passport and one copy of the main page.

3. If the applicant is not a US citizen, he or she must present an original US permanent resident card (green card) or a U.S. valid visa multiple entries and one copy.

4. One passport size picture - in color, front view with white background (must be recent and without glasses).

5. Documentary proof of the spouse Mexican nationality. If the son or daughter holds a Mexican nationality you must present proof too (i.e. birth certificate and Mexican valid passport), in original and one copy.
The Mexican spouse or child must be present on the day of the visa application.

6. If married to a foreign citizen please bring original and one copy of proof of marriage.

7. Original and a copy of financial records.

8. Payment of fee (cashed preferred).

Note: If the documents are from outside of the United States,
you must present the original apostilled or legalized and translated
into Spanish by an official translator and one copy.

Once you have gathered the entire required documentation
set and appointment.
For more information or questions please call
210-227-9145 ext. 3609, 3606 
Leave a voice message with your name and phone number and we will call you back ASAP.

Temporary resident visa
for retired or income holders

If you are retired and you are going to live temporary without any income in Mexico, you must apply for a visa as a “Temporary Resident”.

 An appointment is necessary.
Please read thoroughly the requirements.

To set an appointment please send an email to documentacionsan04@sre.gob.mx with the following personal information:

- Name and surname

- Phone number

- Type of visa. 

Requirements

1. Fill out the application form: download

2. Present a valid passport and one copy of the main page.

3. If the applicant is not a US citizen, he or she must present an original and one copy of their US permanent resident card (green card) or a U.S. valid visa multiple entries.

4. One passport size picture - in color, front view with white background (must be recent and without glasses).

5. Original letter (in English) addressed to the Consulate General of Mexico specifying the purpose of your entry in Mexico. The letter should include your full name (same as passport), the request to have a Temporary Resident Visa, the amount of your pension or investment revenues, date of travel and port of entry, address in United State and the address that you will have in Mexico.

6. Documents proving your economic solvency.

7. Payment of fee (cash preferred).

Note: If the documents are from outside of the United States,
you must present the original apostilled or legalized and translated
into Spanish by an official translator and one copy.

Once you have gathered the entire required documentation
set and appointment.
For more information or questions please call
210-227-9145 ext. 3609, 3606 
Leave a voice message with your name and phone number and we will call you back ASAP.

Temporary resident visa
Visa approved by the Mexican Immigration Institute (INM)

If your trip is for work-related purposes, where activities or services performed are to be paid in Mexico (lucrative activities), the company/organization/individual shall submit an application at the Mexican Immigration Institute in Mexico.

 An appointment is necessary.
Please read thoroughly the requirements.

To set an appointment please send an email to documentacionsan04@sre.gob.mx with the following personal information:

- Name and surname

- Phone number

- Type of visa. 

Requirements:

1. Fill out the application form: download

2. Present a valid passport and copy of the main page

3. If the applicant is not a US citizen, he or she must present an original and one copy of their US permanent resident card (green card) or a U.S. valid visa multiple entries.

4. One passport size picture - in color, front view with white background (must be recent and without glasses).

5. File number NUT – letter from the Mexican Immigration office (INM).

7. Payment of fee (cashed preferred).

Once you have gathered the entire required documentation
set and appointment.
For more information or questions please call
210-227-9145 ext. 3609, 3606 
Leave a voice message with your name and phone number and we will call you back ASAP.