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VISA
- As of 1 February 2023, visa applications will be processed by appointment (one appointment per person) through MiConsulado website. (How to set an appointment on MiConsulado website)
- Should you require a Mexican visa, you must select only the poption for visa application. If you schedule a different procedure in the MiConsulado portal, it will not be possible to process your request.
- The appointment must be made in the name of the person who requires the visa, even if he/she is under age.
- Once the appointment has been confirmed, you must send the documentation, completed form and appointment confirmation to Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.
- At your appointment you must present the documents in original and copy.
- Incomplete or erroneous submission of documents will mean that your visa cannot be processed on the day of the appointment, for which you will have to make a new appointment through MiConsulado portal.
If you live in the federal states of Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hessen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate or Saarland, you should contact the Consulate of Mexico in Frankfurt
IMPORTANT
- Before scheduling an appointment, scroll down to check if you need a visa and the requirements according to the type of visa needed (see below).
- From January 2017 it is not possible to issue Mexican visas on Kosovo passports. Visa applications in Kosovar passports will be rejected.
- According to applicable Mexican immigration regulations, immigration agents in Mexico retain the legal authority to determine entry or refusal of foreigners at points of entry, even if they are carrying a valid visa. If this happens, the Embassy cannot assume any responsibility.
Important information on entry requirements for Mexico
Goods that you can bring into Mexico
Reglular requirements for non-mexican persons entering Mexico
Procedure
- Depending on the purpose of your visit to Mexico, you must define whether you require a visa and the type of visa applicable. Make sure you meet the requirements, according to the type of visa (see below).
- Schedule your appointment through MiConsulado website (it is not possible to schedule appointments by other means).
- Complete the form.
- Send the form, documentation and confirmation of appointment by e-mail to: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.
- The consular section reserves the right to request additional documents in individual cases. The visa is issued on the same day if the consular interview is successful (if there are no technical problems).
- Appear in person on the day of your appointment at the Consular Section of the Embassy in Berlin and present all documents in original and copy. Your originals will be returned to you at the end of the process.
- Payment must be made by bank transfer in the same month of your appointment. On the day of your appointment, you must bring your proof of payment with you. Check here the applicable fees
TYPES OF VISA
Do I need a visa?
Click here and see image to consult the list of countries that need a visa.
My nationality does NOT require a visa:
In that case, you may visit Mexico as long as your stay is not longer than 180 days and you enter with the condition of stay of "visitor without permission to carry out remunerated activities" (not earning money in Mexico), which includes the migratory qualities of tourist, business person, interns, volunteers, advisory visitor, technicians, students, correspondents, minister of worship and transmigrant (transit).
My nationality DOES REQUIRE a visa:
If you hold a visa valid for at least six months for the United States of America, or have permanent residence in the United States of America, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom or Schengen area, then you do not need to apply for a visa as a tourist and can enter Mexico for a stay of up to 180 days.
- In the case of Germany, permanent residence is known as "Unbefristete Niederlassungserlaubnis" or "Dauerhafterlaubnis" (see examples).
- Other types of residence titles in Germany (such as "Aufenthaltitel"), are considered as temporary residence, so they do NOT exempt from the visa requirement.
- If you have a German travel document (grey or blue travel documents) with a permanent residence permit for Germany, you may enter Mexico as a tourist or business person for up to 180 days without a Mexican visa.
- Nationals of Turkey, Russia and Ukraine can apply for an electronic authorization (SAE Genehmigung) and not for a visa, as long as they enter Mexico by air. It is important to verify if the airline accepts such authorization. More information: https://www.inm.gob.mx/sae/publico/en/solicitud.html
- In case of entry by land or sea, you must apply for a visa.
For stays longer than 180 days (more than 6 months) ALL nationalities require a visa
Requirements:
- Visa apllicacion form
- Passport with personal details and a minimum validity of 6 months. For non-EU citizens, please add a copy of your document of documented stay in Germany.
- A recent passport-size, biometric, color photo with white background and without glasses (do not attach the photo to the application).
- Proof of economic solvency (one or the other):
a) Employment: Payroll slips for the last 3 months confirming at least €1,327.00 net monthly income and a minimum seniority of one year in the same employment,
or
b) Bank or investment account statements for the last 3 months showing an average monthly balance of at least €3,983.00 net. Please submit bank statements that clearly indicate the requested monthly balance (each month, separately). Do not include lists of personal expenses.
c) Students in Germany at higher education institutions: Please submit proof of studies and proof of employment, scholarship or pension confirming at least €797.00 net for the las 3 months (each month separately).
5. Consular interview on the day of your appointment
6. Payment of fees in the month of your appointment. See applicable fees.
IMPORTANT:
- On the day of the appointment, you must attend in person and bring with you the original documents, copy and proof of payment.
- The visa is valid for 180 days after issuance, and includes multiple entries.
- The "visitor without permission to engage in remunerated activities" (tourism/transit) visa is free of charge for nationals of Guatemala, Haiti, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Serbia and South Africa.
Requisitos:
- Visa apllicacion form
- Passport with personal details and a minimum validity of 6 months. For non-EU citizens, please add a copy of your document of documented stay in Germany.
- A recent passport-size, biometric, color photo with white background and without glasses (do not attach the photo to the application).
- Proof of economic solvency (one or the other):
a) Employment: Payroll slips for the last 6 months confirming at least €3,983.00 net monthly income,
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b) Bank or investment statements for the last 12 months proving an average monthly balance of at least €66,377.00. Please submit bank statements that clearly indicate the requested monthly balance (each month separately). Do not include lists of personal expenses.
5. The economic solvency for each of the dependents of a person with a temporary residence visa amounts to €1,327.00 net, for each person: through bank accounts (12 months) or proof of employment (6 months)..
6. Consular interview on the day of your appointment
7. Payment of fees in the month of your appointment. See applicable fees.
IMPORTANT:
- On the day of the appointment, you must attend in person and bring with you the original documents, copy and proof of payment.
- The visa is valid for 180 days after its issuance for one entry.
- Once in Mexico, the person will have 30 days to apply for a residence card at the National Migration Institute of the place where he/she is going to reside (https://www.inm.gob.mx/mpublic/publico/inm-tramites.html).
- Only when he/she obtains his/her residence card will he/she be able to leave the country.
Requirements:
- Visa apllicacion form
- Passport with personal details and a minimum validity of 6 months. For non-EU citizens, please add a copy of your document of documented stay in Germany.
- A recent passport-size, biometric, color photo with white background and without glasses (do not attach the photo to the application).
- Original letter of acceptance from the Mexican university or institution where the person will study, specifying: name of the student; level, grade and area of study; name of the course; cost of tuition; identification data of the educational institution (official logo, stamp and signature).
- Proof of economic solvency (one or the other):
a) Payroll slips or proof of pension or scholarship confirming a net monthly income of €1,327.00 net for the last 3 months.
or
b) Bank or investment statements for the last 3 months proving an average monthly balance of at least €13,275.00 net Please submit bank statements that clearly indicate the requested monthly balance (each month separately). Do not include lists of personal expenses.
c) Solvency may be accredited by parents, provided that the person is not older than 25 years of age, or through proof of sufficient scholarship or funding.
6. Consular interview on the day of your appointment
7. Payment of fees in the month of your appointment. See applicable fees.
IMPORTANT:
- On the day of the appointment, you must attend in person and bring with you the original documents, copy and proof of payment.
- The visa is valid for 180 days after its issuance for one entry.
- Once in Mexico, the person will have 30 days to apply for a residence card at the National Migration Institute of the place where he/she is going to reside (https://www.inm.gob.mx/mpublic/publico/inm-tramites.html).
- Only when he/she obtains his/her residence card will he/she be able to leave the country.
Every traveler, who will carry out paid activities in Mexico, needs a work permit that must be processed by the Mexican company or employer, in Mexico, at the National Institute of Migration (INM). Important: As soon as you obtain your NUT number, you will have 30 days to make an appointment to process your visa.
- The company in Mexico that will hire you must process your work permit at the National Migration Institute (INM).
- In case you stay less than 180 days in Mexico, the employer/company must apply for a "Visitor with permission to carry out remunerated activities" visa.
- In case you stay more than 180 days in Mexico, the employer/company must apply for a "Temporary Resident for Employment Offer" visa.
- The Embassy will be able to process your visa only when the National Institute of Migration (INM) has issued the corresponding authorization.
Requirements:
- Visa apllicacion form
- Passport with personal details and a minimum validity of 6 months. For non-EU citizens, please add a copy of your document of documented stay in Germany.
- A recent passport-size, biometric, color photo with white background and without glasses (do not attach the photo to the application).
- “NUT” authorization from the INM and copy of the letter of Mexican employer.
- Consular interview on the day of your appointment.
- Payment of fees in the month of your appointment. See applicable fees.
IMPORTANT:
- On the day of the appointment, you must attend in person and bring with you the original documents, copy and proof of payment.
- The visa is valid for 180 days after its issuance for one entry.
- Once in Mexico, the person will have 30 days to apply for a residence card at the National Migration Institute of the place where he/she is going to reside (https://www.inm.gob.mx/mpublic/publico/inm-tramites.html).
- Only when he/she obtains his/her residence card will he/she be able to leave the country.