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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, as long as 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.
- 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.
Requirements
I. Valid passport or identity/travel document that is valid under international law, in original
II. Proof of legal residence, in original, if the applicant is not a citizen of the country where the visa is being requested
III. Submit documents that prove one of the following assumptions:
a) Financial solvency
i. Investment receipts or bank account statements of the last twelve months showing an average monthly balance greater than 1,294,584.00 Mexican Pesos (in 2025, approximately 60.060,00 Euros), or
ii. Pay slips or pension payments of the last six months, showing a monthly net income greater than 76,935.20 Mexican Pesos (in 2025, approximately 3.560,00 Euros)
b) Invitation from an organization or public or private institution:
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:
i. Full name and nationality of the applicant
ii. Company name or business name of the organization
iii. Official registration number, if applicable
iv. Purpose of the organization or private or public 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 applicant will participate. The 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. Copy of the official identification with signature of the person signing the invitation letter
3. Financial solvency:
i. 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 2.593.168,80 Mexican Pesos (in 2025). Institutions belonging to the Mexican National Educational System do not need to prove economic solvency.
ii. 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 50.913,00 Mexican Pesos (in 2025, approximately 2,350.00 Euros)
d) Family unity
1. With a holder of a Mexican visa or resident permit (temporary or permanent):
I. 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
II. Valid temporary resident or temporary student resident visa
III. Economic solvency to support each of the family members during their stay in Mexico:
i. Investment receipts or bank account statements of the last twelve months showing an average monthly balance greater than 24,890.80 Mexican Pesos (in 2025, approximately 1,150.00 Euros), or
ii. Proof of employment and pay slips from the past six months showing an average monthly balance greater than 24,890.80 Mexican Pesos (in 2025, approximately 1,150.00 Euros)
2. Marriage, common-law partnership or equivalent figure with a Mexican citizen:
i. Marriage or common-law certificate or equivalent, and
ii. Proof of the spouse's or partner's Mexican nationality in accordance with Article 3 of the Citizenship Act f) Real estate in Mexican territory: Property deed certificated by a Mexican Notary Public showing that the foreigner's real estate has a value exceeding 10.376.069,40 Mexican Pesos (in 2025)
e) Investor
i. 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 5,187,469.00 Mexican Pesos (in2025), and
ii. Document proving the ownership of personal property or fixed assets by the foreign corporation, used for economic or commercial purposes, with a value exceeding 5,187,469.00 Mexican Pesos (en 2025), or
iii. 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.
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.
Payment of fees:
The fees for visa application, procedure and, eventually, granting of the visa amount to 54.00 USD (in 2025). 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:
Once you have gathered the necessary documents to apply for a visa, before coming to our Consulate, you must schedule an appointment via the online system “MiConsulado” citas.sre.gob.mx/. You must select the visa section “Visa-Sin permiso del INM” (including work and/or residence permits) and book a free appointment.
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 persons 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 safe environment.