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Temporary Resident Visa (WITHOUT work permit), this type of visa is meant for travellers with a main activity in Mexico that is for more than 180 days.

 

NOTE: for resident permit visa (with work permit) clicks here.

 

Each applicant is responsible for his/her own visa procedure. Therefore, before attending the appointment, each applicant should personally read the information provided by this Consulate. We do not recognize information provided or appointments scheduled by third parties.

 

REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must bring the necessary documents for the individual type of application. Please read the following list of documents depending on the purpose of travel:

A) Passport (valid for another six months at least);

B) Proof of legal residence, if the applicant is not a citizen of the country in which the visa application is handed in;

C) A passport photograph (not older than 3 months);

  • 5 x 5 cm (2 x 2 inches)
  • Good quality, no shadows, real colour shades
  • Open and visible eyes, neutral expression
  • No accessories (including glasses, false lashes, etc.), no head coverings and no excessive make-up

D) Documents to prove one of the following purposes:

  1. Invitation from an organization or from a public or private institution to a non-remunerated activity in Mexico:
  • 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.
  • The original invitation letter from the Mexican organization or institution. The letter must contain the following data:
  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 public or private 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 foreigner will participate. The foreigner’s 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; and
  9. Copy of the official identification with signature of the person signing the letter of invitation.
  • Proof of solvency:
  1. Investment receipts or bank account statements of the inviting Mexican organization showing an average monthly balance equivalent to MXN$2.788.000,00 Mexican Pesos (in 2025) during the past 12 months. 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 6 months showing an average monthly balance of more than MXN$55.760,00 Mexican Pesos (in 2025, approx. 2,650.00 euros).
  1. Family unity with a foreigner who holds a Mexican visa or resident permit (temporary or permanent): 
  • Proof of the applicant's ties with a foreigner who holds a temporary resident or temporary student resident visa or a permanent resident permit, for example, birth certificate, marriage certificate or another official document; and
  • Valid temporary resident or temporary student resident visa; and
  • Economic solvency to support each of the family members during their stay in the country, may be proven with:
  1. Investment receipts or bank statements showing an average monthly balance equivalent to MXN$27,880.00 Mexican Pesos (in 2025, approx. 1,330.00 euros) during the past 12 months; OR
  2. Document showing that the applicant has an employment with an average monthly income of more than MXN$27,880.00 Mexican Pesos (in 2025, approx. 1,330.00 euros) during the past 6 months.
  1. Marriage, common-law partner or equivalent figure with a Mexican citizen:
  • Marriage or common-law certificate or equivalent; AND
  • Proof of Mexican nationality in accordance with Article 3 of the Citizenship Act.
  1. Real Estate Property in Mexico:
  • Property deed under applicant’s name and certificated by a Mexican Notary Public with a value exceeding MXN$11.152.000,00 Mexican Pesos (in 2025).
  1. Investor:
  • 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 MXN$5,576,000.00 Mexican Pesos (in 2025); AND
  1. Document proving the ownership of personal property or fixed assets by the foreign corporation, used for economic or commercial purposes, with a value exceeding MXN$5,576,000.00 Mexican Pesos (in 2025); OR
  2. 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. 
  1. Studies:
  • Letter of acceptance from an institution belonging to the National Educational System, containing the following data:
  1. Full name and nationality of the applicant;
  2. Level, degree and area of study the applicant intends to pursue;
  3. iii.  Name of the course into which s/he has been accepted;
  4. Start and end date of the course or academic activity;
  5. Cost of student fees for the course or academic activity; and
  6. Identification and contact data for the educational institution. 
  • Economic solvency to cover the amount of school fees and room and board during the applicant’s stay in Mexico, proven by:
  1. Pay slips showing a monthly income equivalent to MXN$27,880.00 Mexican Pesos (in 2025, approx. 1,330.00 euros) during the past three months; OR
  2. Investment receipts or bank account statements showing an average monthly balance of more than MXN$278,800.00 Mexican Pesos (in 2025, approx. 13,300.00 euros) during the past three months.

Solvency may be proven by the applicant, the applicant’s parents, spouse or legal guardian, if the applicant is not older than 25 years, or by a letter from the educational institution stating that the applicant has been awarded a scholarship, or by a document from a bank or financial institution stating that the applicant has sufficient financial resources. 

  1. Pensioners:
  1. Investment receipts or bank account statements showing an average monthly balance of more than MXN$5.576.000,00 Mexican Pesos (in 2025, approx. 261,500.00 euros) during the past 12 months; OR
  2. Proof of monthly pension of more than MXN$139,400.00 Mexican Pesos (in 2025, approx. 6,600.00 euros) during the past 6 months.

 

Please consider these specifics for your application:

  • The application must be filed by each applicant personally.
  • Without exceptions, all documentation must be provided in ORIGINAL with the official stamp and signature of the issuing authority, along with a simple photocopy of each required document. Colour copies or digital formats are NOT accepted as original documents under any circumstance.
  • Documents not issued in Mexico or in the countries of competence of this Embassy (Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia) must be apostilled or legalized by the Embassy of Mexico in the country of origin or residence (as appropriate).
  • Documents in a language other than Spanish, English or German must be presented along 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.
  • Minors under 18 years old must be accompanied by both parents or a legal representative, each of whom needs to present a valid passport. If one of the parents is deceased, a certified copy of the Mexican, Austrian, Slovenian or Slovak death certificate must be presented (the latter two along with a translation into Spanish or English). Documents issued by another country must contain the corresponding Apostille or legalization, as well as a certified translation into Spanish or English. The loss of custody does not imply the loss of any parental rights, so a custodial sentence will not be enough to obtain a visa for a minor without the other parent's authorization!

 

PROCEDURE:

1. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

You must schedule an appointment and enter your personal registration through the website MiConsulado. NO appointments can be scheduled by e-mail or telephone.

Fill out every section, so that we can contact you if necessary. It is recommended that your appointment is at least three weeks before you travel to Mexico.

Only persons with an appointment and registration will be allowed access to the Consulate. Due to safety reasons, no accompanying persons are allowed to enter the Embassy building.

 2. ATTEND YOUR APPOINTMENT

The Consular Section of the Embassy of Mexico in Austria is located at this address: Renngasse 5/6, 1010 Vienna, Austria.

  • You must submit the complete documentation in the indicated formats, otherwise your visa application will be denied.
  • For reception, revision and authorization of the visa (or denial, if applicable) in ordinary passports and travel documents, the applicant will have to pay a fee of $54.00 USD (in 2025) at the beginning of the appointment. The equivalent in euros according to the current monthly exchange rate must be paid by card (Visa, MasterCard or Maestro). The consular fees can be verified here.
  • The appointment takes about 45 minutes. During that amount of time, your presence is required at the Consulate for fee payment, submission of necessary documents, recollection of biometric data and a consular interview.
  • Any visa decision is made during the appointment. There are NO prior documentation reviews.
  • The visa authorization can take up to 5 working days. Once your application has been received and examined, we will inform you about the result.
  • The appointment is not a guarantee for the granting of the visa. Therefore, it is recommended to obtain the visa first and then start planning your trip to Mexico.

 3. DURING YOUR APPOINTMENT

  • If you are unable to make your appointment on time, you must request to reschedule your appointment. NO appointments will be attended beyond scheduled hours.
  • NO accompanying persons will be allowed to enter the Embassy building.
  • Please silence your cell phone and DO NOT use it during your appointment.
  • Remember that the Consulate staff is working in your interest, so please remain silent.
  • Bring and use your own pen.
  • Avoid entering with large bags, luggage or backpacks
  • The fee must be payed by card (MasterCard, Visa or Maestro)
  • Consulates and Consular Sections may reserve the right to refuse admission to the premises if a person shows symptoms of illness, such as cough or high temperature.

NO telephone consultations are attended, and NO appointments are scheduled by e-mail or telephone.

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