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Temporary Resident Visa

 

Applicable to foreigners who intend to enter Mexico as temporary residents for a period of more than 180 days and no more than 4 years.

This type of visa allows foreigners to work in our country, if their salary is paid abroad.

If you have a job offer in Mexico and your salary will be paid in Mexican territory, the company or the individual person must first apply directly to the National Immigration Institute (Instituto Nacional de Migración) and obtain a consular interview authorization (go to this link).

 

Criteria for visa issuing:

  • Each applicant is responsible for his/her own visa procedure. Therefore, before attending your appointment, you must personally read the information provided by this Consulate. We do not accept information or appointments from third parties.
  • Minors must present their birth certificate and be accompanied by both parents or the legal guardian(s), each showing a valid passport. If one of the parents is deceased, a certified copy of the Mexican, Austrian, Slovenian, or Slovak death certificate must be submitted (the latter two, with a translation into Spanish or English). If the document was issued in another country, it must be apostilled or accordingly legalized and include an official translation into Spanish or English. Loss of custody does not imply total loss of parental authority, so proof of custody is NOT sufficient to apply for a minor's visa without the other parent's authorization.

 

Requirements

  • All documents must be submitted in ORIGINAL with a handwritten signature and stamp of the document's issuer, or an official document with a digital signature verifiable at this Consulate. Simple copies or unverifiable digital formats are NOT recognized as valid documents under any circumstance.
  • Documents issued by a country other than Mexico or the countries within consular competence (Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia) require an apostille or legalization by the Embassy of Mexico in the issuing country (as appropriate).
  • Documents in a language other than Spanish, English or German must be submitted with an official translation into Spanish or English by a certified translator, without exceptions. Documents in Slovenian or Slovak language require only a simple translation.
  • The decision on your visa application, whether it is approved or denied, may take up to 10 business days. You will be informed of the decision once your application has been received and reviewed.
  • NOTE: In any case, the foreigner must apply for a residence card within 30 calendar days from entering Mexican territory to certify their legal stay and be allowed to remain in the country.

 

  1. Valid passport or identity/travel document that is valid under international law, in original
  2. Proof of legal residence, in original, if the applicant is not a citizen of the country where the visa is being requested
  3. Submit documents that prove one of the following assumptions:
+ - a) Financial solvency: Click to collapse
  1. Investment receipts or bank account statements of the last twelve months showing an average monthly balance greater than 1,344,372.60 Mexican Pesos (in 2026, approximately 66.170,00 Euros), or
  2. Pay slips or pension payments of the last six months, showing a monthly net income greater than 79,770.80 Mexican Pesos (in 2026, approximately 3.930,00 Euros).
+ - b) Invitation from an organization or public or private institution: Click to collapse
  1. Proof that the visa applicant has the necessary experience, capacity, skills or expertise to carry out the activity for which he/she has been invited
  2. Invitation letter from the organization or institution containing the following information:
    1. Full name and nationality of the applicant
    2. Company name or business name of the organization
    3. Official registration number, if applicable
    4. Purpose of the organization or private or public institution
    5. Full address and contact information for the organization or institution
    6. Information on the activity that will be performed or the project in which the applicant will participate. The activity must be related to the purpose of the inviting organization or institution.
    7. Estimated length or approximate end date of the activity to be performed
    8. 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
    9. Copy of the official identification with signature of the person signing the invitation letter
  3. Financial solvency:
    1. Investment receipts or bank account statements of the inviting Mexican organization or institution showing an average monthly balance during the past 12 months of more than 2.688.745,20 Mexican Pesos (in 2026). Institutions belonging to the Mexican National Educational System do not need to prove economic solvency.
    2. If the inviting organization or institution does not cover the costs: Proof of employment and pay slips from the past six months showing an average monthly balance greater than 52.789,50 Mexican Pesos (in 2026, approximately 2,600.00 Euros).
+ - c) Family unity: Click to collapse
  1. With a holder of a Mexican visa or resident permit (temporary or permanent):
    1. Proof of ties with the foreigner holding a temporary resident or temporary student resident visa or a permanent resident permit, for example, birth certificate, marriage certificate or another official document
    2. Valid temporary resident or temporary student resident visa
    3. Economic solvency to support each of the family members during their stay in Mexico:
      1. Investment receipts or bank account statements of the last twelve months showing an average monthly balance greater than 25,808.20 Mexican Pesos (in 2026, approximately 1,270.00 Euros), or
      2. Proof of employment and pay slips from the past six months showing an average monthly balance greater than 25,808.20 Mexican Pesos (in 2026, approximately 1,270.00 Euros).
  2. With a Mexican citizen:
    1. Marriage or common-law certificate or equivalent, and
    2. Proof of the spouse's or partner's Mexican nationality in accordance with Article 3 of the Citizenship Act
+ - d) Real estate in Mexican territory: Click to collapse
  1. Property deed certificated by a Mexican Notary Public showing that the foreigner's real estate has a value exceeding 10.758.500,10 Mexican Pesos (in 2026).
+ - e) Investor: Click to collapse
  1. Deed from the Mexican corporation signed before a commissioner of oaths, stating that the foreigner has shares in the capital stock of the Mexican corporation, and that the amount of the investment effectively disbursed for the foreigner’s share in the corporation would exceed 5,378,663.00 Mexican Pesos (in2026), and
  2. Document proving the ownership of personal property or fixed assets by the foreign corporation, used for economic or commercial purposes, with a value exceeding 5,378,663.00 Mexican Pesos (in 2026), or
  3. Documentation proving the conducting of economic or business activities in Mexican territory, which could be proven by documents such as (but not limited to) contracts, service orders, invoices, receipts, business plans, licenses and permits, or a certificate issued by the Mexican Social Security Institute proving that the foreigner employs at least three workers.
+ - f) Pensioner or retiree: Click to collapse
  • Documents proving pension status, and
  • Proof of investments or bank accounts with an average monthly balance equivalent to $5,378,663.50 Mexican Pesos (approximately €264,740.00 in 2026) over the last twelve months, or
  • Pension receipts showing monthly net income exceeding $133,733.40 Mexican Pesos (approximately €6,580.00 in 2026) over the last six months.

 

Payment of fees:

The fees for visa application, procedure and, eventually, granting of the visa amount to USD$56.00 (2026). The amount is charged in Euros according to the monthly exchange rate and can be paid by card (Visa, MasterCard, Maestro). The consular fees can be consulted here.

 

How to schedule an appointment:

  • Make sure that you have all the required documents and meet the above-mentioned criteria for visa issuing. If you do not have complete and correct documentation, your application will NOT be processed. We recommend that you schedule a new appointment once you have all the required documents.
  • Go to the website “MiConsulado” citas.sre.gob.mx, preferably on a PC, and log into the appointment booking system though the option at the right “correo y contraseña”. Do NOT use the option LlaveMX, since it is only for residents of Mexico with a Mexican phone number and address.
  • Each visa applicant must register only under the section “Visa” (including work and/or residence permits). Please fill out all fields so that the consulate may contact you if necessary.
  • Delete temporal data (clear cache and cookies), allow pop-ups (calendar view)
  • Use an email address with a popular domain (gmail.com; hotmail.com.mx; hotmail.com; outlook.es; icloud.com; yahoo.com.mx; live.com; live.com.mx; hotmail.es; sre.gob.mx; msn.com; live.com; prodigy.net.mx) and avoid corporate domains.
  • If there was a system update or the session was blocked due to suspicious activity, change your password or, if necessary, it is advisable to create a new account.
  • The appointment booking system shows available appointments for the current month first. After the 16th day of the month, it shows the appointments available for the next month. The opening hours for consular service are Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 12:00 hours (except holidays in Austria).
  • You should book your appointment in advance of your trip to Mexico, no earlier than 5 months and no later than 3 weeks before your travel date.

 

Important: A visa does not guarantee entry into the country. It only grants the holder permission to travel to a port of entry and request permission to enter.

Entry or admission into Mexico depends on the approval of health and immigration authorities at the ports of entry, known as immigration checkpoints. These authorities may conduct an interview regarding the purpose of the visit and verify compliance with the applicable legal requirements (Article 37 of the Migration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).

 

During your appointment:

  • If you are unable to attend your appointment on time, you must request a reschedule.
  • NO appointments will be attended beyond scheduled hours.
  • Accompanying people are not allowed to enter the Embassy building.
  • Please silence your cell phone and DO NOT use it during your appointment.
  • Be aware that consular staff are working in your interest, so please remain silent.
  • Do not enter with large bags, luggage or backpacks.
  • The Consular Section reserves the right to refuse admission to people showing symptoms of illness or disturbing the calm and safety environment.
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