VISAS
THERE IS A PROCESSING FEE OF $44.00 USD. WE RECOMMEND MAKING AN APPOINTMENT UNTIL YOU FULLY COMPLY WITH EVERY REQUIREMENT, AS THIS IS A NON-REFUNDABLE FEE REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT YOUR APPLICATION IS APPROVED.
All foreigners, regardless of their nationality, are required to present a valid and unexpired passport or travel document when entering Mexico traveling by air, land or sea.
If you are a Permanent Resident or citizen of the following countries you do not need a visa to enter Mexico for tourism, business or transit purposes if you are staying less than 180 days.
- Canada
- United States
- Japan
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Any of the countries of the Schengen Area.
If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of the one of the six countries listed above and your visa is expired but you have a EAD card, I-797 A Form, Advance Parole Form, I-20 or DS-2019, you must apply for a Mexican visa.
If you have a valid and unexpired visa of the United States, you do not need a visa to enter Mexico for tourism, business or transit purposes.
VISAS AT THE MEXICAN CONSULATE IN SAN DIEGO
Effective August 1st, 2021, any foreigner interested in applying for a Mexican visa, should request an appointment through MEXITEL phone number 1 (877) 639-4835 or online at https://mexitel.sre.gob.mx/. (It is highly suggested to use a desktop or laptop)
Once you have read the requirements carefully, should you have any questions, please contact us at:
Types of visas:
- Permanent Resident
- Temporary Resident
- Temporary Resident – Job Offer (NUT)
- Temporary Residence for Student
- Tourist
- Family Reunification
- Religious Activities
- Replacement of Resident Card (lost, stolen or damaged)
- Adoption process
- The time and process to obtain a Mexican visa can take from one to ten business days.
- Consular agents from this Consulate cannot tell or suggest what visa you should apply for.
- The displaying of the documents does not guarantee the visa approval. As the visa itself, does not guarantee the admission to Mexican territory. The admission to Mexico is subject to approval by the immigration authorities in the position intended for international movement of people.
- Visa processing fee is $44 dollars.