1. Visa application, which can be downloaded here .
2. Current passport with a minimum validity left of six months.
3. One passport-size photograph with white background and visible facial traits (i.e. no glasses and/or hats on, hair not covering the face).
4. For non-Australian citizens, copy of valid Australian visa, either stamped or electronic, as proof that you are legally residing in Australia.
   NOTE: All applicants must be legally in Australia at the moment of applying for a Mexican visa.
5. Supporting documentation to prove one of the following situations:
1. For retirees:
   1. Proof of financial solvency by investments or income.
   1. Savings or financial investments. Original, certified copy or digital certicate of statements issued by a bank and/or financial institution showing an average monthly balance of at least AUD$427,350 for each and every single month over the past twelve months, counting backwards from the date of the application. Only documents issued by institutions in Australia will be considered.
      OR
   2. Pension. Proof of pension with an income of at least AUD$10,650 for each and every single one of the past six months, counting backwards from the date of the application. The pension has to be substantiated by presenting pension payment documents and bank statements that match the amounts indicated in original, certified copy or digital certicate. Only bank statements/payslips issued by an institution in Australia will be accepted.

6. For applicants related to a Mexican citizen:
   The applicant must be accompanied on the day of the appointment by the Mexican citizen who must present their Mexican passport.
   This situation will apply to applicants who are either (a to d):
   1. parent of a Mexican citizen: present child’s original or certified copy of Mexican birth certificate.
   2. child of a Mexican citizen, under 18 years of age and unmarried who doesn’t qualify for Mexican citizenship registration, or child in state of interdiction and under the legal guardianship of a Mexican national: present applicant’s original or certified copy of Mexican birth certificate.
   3. Mexican citizen’s spouse’s child under 18 years of age, unmarried or in state of interdiction and under legal guardianship of a Mexican national: applicant’s parents’ marriage certificate, child’s original or certified copy of birth certificate.
   4. sibling of a Mexican citizen: birth certificate of both the applicant and the Mexican sibling.

7. For applicant related to a permanent resident of Mexico  
   1. The permanent resident must accompany the applicant to the appointment at the Embassy and must present their Mexican Permanent Resident Visa or permanent resident card.
   2. Official documents confirming the family relationship between the applicant and the permanent resident:
      1. If the applicant is the parent: birth certificate of the son/daughter (who is a permanent resident of Mexico).
      2. If the applicant is son or daughter under 18 years of age of a permanent resident of Mexico: birth certificate of the applicant.
      3. If the applicant is the underage sibling of a permanent resident and is under his/her legal guardianship: birth certificate of the applicant and of the permanent resident of Mexico.
      4. If the applicant is the underage son/daughter of the spouse of a permanent resident and is under his/her legal guardianship: birth certificate of the applicant (child) and marriage certificate between their parent and the permanent resident of Mexico.
         
         Important: If the birth certificate/marriage certificate was not issued in Mexico or Australia, they must be apostilled or legalized by the authorities of the issuing country. Further, If these documents were not issued in English or Spanish they need to have a certified translation into Spanish.
   3. Proof of financial solvency of the resident of Mexico to cover the expenses of each and every family member:
      1. Savings or financial investments. Statements issued by a bank and/or financial institution showing an average monthly balance of at least AUD$2,050, per family member for each and every single one of the past twelve months. Only documents issued by institutions in Australia will be considered.
      2. Income. Proof of regular, steady income for each and every single one of the past six months, counting backwards from the date of the application of at least AUD$2,050, for each family member. Only documents issued by institutions in Australia will be considered.

1. Choose a date and time for an appointment via the MiConsulado (MyConsulate) booking system: https://citas.sre.gob.mx/.
   NOTE: you can change the language of MiConsulado by clicking on the language option on the upper right corner. If more than one person will apply for the visa, each applicant must have their own appointment. However, if you are applying as a family unit, you can use a single booking for up to one adult and one child. 
2. On the day of the appointment, you will be required to present at the Embassy of Mexico with your passport, completed visa application form (with the passport sized photo affixed to it) and all supporting documents (original and copy) for a consular interview. There is no visa processing done online or through post. If the applicant is a minor, the parents will need to appear as well, showing the minor’s birth certificate and their official IDs.
   NOTE: The original passport, completed visa application form, photograph and all other supporting documents must be brought to the embassy on the day of the appointment.  
3. On the day of the appointment, the biometric data (photograph and fingerprints) will be taken, the visa fee will be paid and the consular interview will be held. After the Consular interview, the applicant will leave all documentation at the embassy, including their passport, for processing. 
4. Within 1 to 3 days of the consular interview, you will be notified by phone or email if the visa will be granted. After the notification, the passports will be ready for collection at the embassy. If you cannot collect the passport in person, you can either give someone else a simple authorisation letter (signed by you and them, and with a copy of their ID) or leave a self-addressed prepaid Registered Post envelope with a “person to person” label at the embassy, which will be used to send your passport back, under strict responsibility of the applicant. These envelopes can be purchased at any Australian Post office.  

• Consular fees are updated every month and you are required to check the updated fee before your appointment through the following link.
• Visa fees, regardless of whether the visa is issued or denied, must be paid on the day of the appointment.
• Visa fees will have to be paid by either electronic transfer or in exact cash/denominations on the day of the appointment. Card payments are not accepted.  

• Permanent resident visas have a validity of six months from the issue date.
• Upon arrival in Mexico, the visa must be exchanged within the first 30 days at any office of the National Migration Institute (INM) for a permanent resident card. More information on the process, including requirements, costs, and the location of the National Migration Institute (INM) officers can be found here  (in Spanish).

• If you are applying on the basis of your income, please highlight the income on your bank statements to facilitate the reviewing process of your documents.
• Spouses of Mexican citizens or permanent residents can apply for a Temporary Resident Visa, as they cannot apply for a Permanent Resident Visa solely on the basis of marriage.
• Submitting the required documents or having an appointment for the consular interview does not guarantee that the visa will be approved. Further information might be requested by the consular agent in charge of processing your application. It is strongly recommended that you bring additional information with you that can provide proof of financial solvency or of your retirement.
• All of your supporting documents must be printed. Documents only available on your phone, laptop or tablet will not be accepted.
• Due to high demand, we advise that you start your visa application at least six weeks ahead of your planned travel date.
• Visa appointments are open on the first week of each month. If there are no available appointments, try booking an appointment at a later date.
• We strongly advise NOT to make any travel arrangements until a decision on your visa has been made. The embassy will not take any responsibility for any plane tickets purchased before your visa has been approved.
• ALL THE DOCUMENTS WILL HAVE TO BE PRESENTED IN ORIGINALS ON THE DAY OF THE APPOINTMENT. Bank statements and other financial information will have to be presented in its original paper form (i.e. paper statements). If the original comes from an electronic statement or file, a printout certified by the financial institution (e.g. stamped) will have to be handed to the Embassy during the appointment.
• If you are considering taking your household items with you (furniture, clothing, other articles for personal use) and you are granted a Permanent Resident Visa, you will be eligible to apply for a certificate for the exemption of taxes on the household goods (menaje de casa). You can learn about the requirements and how to apply for the certificate here .

Do I need an appointment to apply for a visa?
Yes. It is essential that you make an appointment for all visa applications. However, if you are applying as a family unit, you can use a single booking for up to one adult and one child. Please, book the number of appointments according to your situation.  

I don’t live in Canberra. Can I apply for a visa at a different office / can I apply remotely?
No. All Mexican visas are issued and processed at the Embassy of Mexico in Australia, located in Canberra. The physical presence of the applicant is a necessary requirement. It is not possible to process visas remotely or at another location in Australia.  

I am retired and receiving a pension. My family and I want to apply for temporary resident visas. Can we all apply by providing proof of financial solvency just under my name?
Yes. You will need to apply as the main applicant and comply with the financial solvency requirements (section A). Your family might apply as your dependants, by providing proof of their relationship to you. You must also bring all necessary documents to provide enough proof of financial solvency to cover their expenses (section B). Each applicant needs to have their individual appointment, including children. However, if you are applying as a family unit, you can use a single booking for up to one adult and one child. Please, book the number of appointments according to your situation.  

I own a house in Australia. Can I use it as proof of investments?
No. Only savings or financial investments, clearly showing the monetary value of the investment, can be taken into consideration.  

I do not meet the financial criteria for each and every single one of the last twelve months. However, I currently have income/savings/investments greater than the minimum threshold required. Can I apply for a visa?
No. If you are applying on the basis of income or investments, you must meet the minimum threshold on each and every one of the necessary months.  

Is cryptocurrency accepted as proof of investments/savings?
No. Due to its high volatility and anonymity, at this moment cryptocurrency is not accepted as proof of financial solvency.  

Can I use my Superannuation as proof of financial solvency?
You can only use your Superannuation as proof of income or investments if you already have access to it. If you are not entitled to access the funds on your superannuation yet, it will not be considered as proof of income or investments.  

I own a company and am the sole director. Can I use bank statements under my company name to apply for a visa?
The bank statements/payslips must clearly show that the income/savings/investments belong to you and that you can dispose of them at your will. Bank statements under a business name/legal entity usually are not considered as suitable supporting documents, even if you are the sole director/owner of the company, as they show the financial resources of an organisation and not an individual.

I have rental income/investments outside of Australia. Can I use them to apply for a visa?
Due to the complications to verify the authenticity of private documents issued overseas (bank statements, payslips, rental income, etc.), all supporting documents must be issued in Australia. If you receive income from a different country, which would be essential to your application, you must provide a letter from the issuing institution with contact details and other relevant information necessary to verify the authenticity of the documents. If your income or investments are based mostly in a different country, it is suggested that you enquire with the Embassy of Mexico in that country about the visa application process with them.  

I have more than one bank account/income source, but I believe that I meet the requirements with just one of them. Do I need to bring the bank statements/payslips of the other?
The requirements shown above are the bare minimum to apply for a visa. Depending on your circumstances, the consular officials might ask you to provide additional documents (for example, proof of how you will pay for your expenses while you are in Mexico). Therefore, it is strongly suggested that you bring with you additional supporting documents that could provide proof of your financial solvency/income/plans in Mexico/ etc. Only the printed documents that you bring with you on the day of the appointment will be considered for the visa application. If you have additional relevant documents to support your application, but you don’t have them with you (printed), they will not be taken into account, even if they would potentially provide proof of your suitability to apply for your visa.

I am married to a Mexican citizen. Can I apply for a permanent resident visa?
No. Spouses of Mexican citizens can only apply for a temporary resident visa. However, if you have Mexican children, you are eligible to apply for a permanent resident visa if they already have their Mexican birth certificates.  

How can I apply for a work visa?
Temporary Resident Visas with work permit are requested by the employer in Mexico from the National Migration Institute (INM). More information here  (in Spanish).

Temporary residents can also apply for a work permit while in Mexico. More information here  (in Spanish).