Foreigners who require a visa and wish to enter Mexico with the intention of performing activities in tourism, business, technical assistance, transportation, studies, or who are journalist, for a period of up to 180 days, must consult the up to date requirements before submiting your application by sending us an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
General requirements (not all)
- Visa application form printed on one page, double sided, properly completed and signed.
- Passport or valid travel and identity document, original and a photocopy of the page containing the photograph and personal data.
- One photograph measuring 3.9 cm x 3.1 cm, face uncovered, no eyeglasses, frontal view, in colour and with white background.
- Original and a photocopy of the migratory document accrediting your legal stay in Canada (only for applicants who are not Canadian citizens).
- Payment of fees in cash for the issuance of the visa (if applicable).
- Present one of the following documents, depending on the purpose of travel:
A. Ties (Property, Employment)
1. Original and a photocopy of the deed to real estate duly registered under the name of the applicant and proof of stable employment, in both cases for a minimum period of two years, or
2. Original and a photocopy of the deed to real estate duly registered under the name of the applicant and a document proving ownership or shares in business, issued by the competent authorities of each country, in both cases for a minimum period of two years, or
B. Economic Solvency
C. Letter of invitation from an organization or a public or private institution
1. The original letter from an organization or from a public or private institution inviting the foreigner to participate in a non-remunerated activity in Mexican territory. The letter must contain the following data:
I. Full name and nationality of the applicant or interested party;
II. Company name or business name of the organization;
III. Official registration number, if applicable;
IV. Purpose of the organization or public or private institution;
V. Full address and contact information for the organization or institution;
VI. Information on the activity that will be performed or the project in which the foreigner will participate. The foreigner’s activity must be related to the purpose of the inviting organization or institution;
VII. Estimated length or approximate end date of the activity to be performed;
VIII. Commitment to provide support for the foreigner during his/her stay in Mexico and to ensure that the foreigner returns to his/her country of origin or residence;
IX. A copy of the official identification with signature of the person signing the letter of invitation.
2. To prove that there are sufficient resources to meet the obligation referred to section viii of the above numeral, the inviting organization or private institution shall present the original and a copy of investment receipts or bank account statements showing an average monthly balance equivalent to $411,300.00 pesos during the past twelve months.
Public or private institutions belonging to the Mexican National Educational System do not need to prove economic solvency.
3. Documents by which the foreigner proves that s/he has the necessary experience, capacity, skills or expertise to carry out the activity for which s/he has been invited, original and a photocopy.
D. Scientific research or gathering of samples in Mexican territory or jurisdictional waters:
Once the applicant has obtained authorization from the competent national authorities for waters under Mexican jurisdiction, s/he must present:
1. A copy of the communication through which the Mexican diplomatic office in the applicant’s country of nationality or residence notifies the foreigner that the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) has received authorization from the competent national authorities, in the case of foreigners who wish to enter Mexico to participate in scientific research projects and/or collect samples in Mexican territory or waters under Mexican jurisdiction. The communication must contain the following information:
I. Full name and nationality of the applicant;
II. Business or company name of the public or private organization or institution inviting the foreigner;
III. Information on the activity to be conducted or the project in which the foreigner will participate;
iv. Estimated timeframe or approximate end date for the activity to be carried out.
E. Studies
1. Original and a photocopy of the letter of acceptance from an institution belonging to the National Educational System to take courses, pursue studies or conduct research projects or undertake academic or professional training for a period of less than 180 days, on letterhead paper from the institution, specifying:
I. Full name of the interested party;
II. Level, degree and area of study the applicant intends to pursue;
III. Name of the course into which s/he has been accepted;
IV. Start and end date of the course;
V. Cost of student fees for the course or academic activity; and
VI. Contact data for the educational institution.
2. Economic solvency to cover the amount of school fees and room and board during the applicant’s stay in Mexico:
Solvency may be proven by the applicant, the applicant’s parents, the applicant’s spouse, common-law partner or equivalent figure, the applicant’s guardian, a letter from the educational institution stating that the applicant has been awarded a scholarship, or with a document from a banking or financial institution stating that the applicant has been awarded financing.
Important Note:
- Immigration authorities may decide to refuse the request to enter the country if the applicant is subject to criminal process or has been convicted of a serious crime as defined by national laws on criminal matters or provisions in international treaties or conventions that the Mexican State is party to, or if the applicant’s background in Mexico or abroad could compromise national or public security, in accordance with Article 43 of the Migration Law.