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Visitor visa without permission for remunerated activities

 

Applicable to foreigners who intend to enter Mexico as visitors without permission for remunerated activities, for a period of up to 180 days.

 

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.

 

Requirements:

  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:
    1. Financial solvency (ONE of the following options):
      1. Proof of stable employment for a minimum period of one year and pay slips of the last three months, or pension payments of the last three months, showing a monthly income greater than 24,890.80 Mexican Pesos (in 2025, approximately 1,150.00 Euros)
      2. Investment receipts or bank account statements of the last three months showing an average monthly balance greater than 76,935.20 Mexican Pesos (in 2025, approximately 3,560.00 Euros)
      3. If the applicant is a regular student at an institution of higher education, he/she must present a certification of enrolment and a proof of stable employment, pension or scholarship during the last three months with a monthly income greater than 14,708.20 Mexican Pesos (in 2025, approximately 680.00 Euros)
      4. NOTE: Solvency may be proven by the applicant, the applicant’s parents if he/she is a minor (with birth certificate), the applicant’s spouse (with marriage certificate), common-law partner or equivalent figure (with official proof of partnership), the applicant’s legal guardian (with court ruling), or a letter from the educational institution stating that the applicant has been awarded a scholarship.
    2. Invitation from an organization or public or private institution
      1. Invitation letter containing the following information:
        1. Full name and nationality of the applicant
        2. Company name or business name of the organization; official registration number; purpose of the organization or institution; full address and contact information
        3. 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.
        4. Estimated length or approximate end date of the activity to be performed
        5. 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
        6. A copy of the official identification with signature of the person signing the letter of invitation.
      2. If the invited person does not prove his/her financial solvency, the inviting organization or private institution may fulfil his/her obligation by presenting investment receipts or bank account statements showing an average monthly balance greater than 259,090.60 Mexican Pesos (in 2025) during the past twelve months.
    3. Studies
      1. Letter of acceptance from the educational institution to take courses, pursue studies, conduct research projects or undertake academic or professional training, specifying:
        • Full name and nationality of the applicant
        • Level, degree and area of study the applicant intends to pursue
        • Name of the course into which he/she has been accepted
        • Start and end date of the course or academic activity
        • Cost of student fees
        • Identification data and official registration of the educational institution
      2. Financial solvency (ONE of the following options):
        1. Pay slips or pension payments of the last three months showing a monthly income greater than 24,890.80 Mexican Pesos (in 2025, approximately 1,150.00 Euros)
        2. Investment receipts or bank account statements of the last three months showing an average monthly balance greater than 38,467.60 Mexican Pesos (in 2025, approximately 1,780.00 Euros)
        3. NOTE: Solvency may be proven by the applicant, the applicant’s parents if he/she is a minor (with birth certificate), the applicant’s spouse (with marriage certificate), common-law partner or equivalent figure (with official proof of partnership), the applicant’s legal guardian (with court ruling), or a letter from the educational institution stating that the applicant has been awarded a scholarship.
    4. Participation in an event sponsored or endorsed by the Federal Public Administration or by autonomous constitutional bodies, for a maximum duration of 180 days
    5. Being a truck driver or transport operator intending to enter national territory solely for the purpose of loading or unloading merchandise
    6. Humanitarian reasons
    7. Scientific research or collection of samples in national territory or within the country's jurisdictional waters, subject to prior authorization from the competent national authorities in said waters

 

Payment of fees:

 

The fees for visa application, procedure and, eventually, granting of the visa amount to 54.00 USD. 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: (please read the following information)

 

  • Make sure that you have all the required documents and meet the above-mentioned criteria for visa issuing. If you do not have the 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” sre.gob.mx/, preferably on a computer, 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-Sin permiso del INM” (including work and/or residence permits). Please fill out all fields so that we 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 (google, yahoo, outlook, etc.) 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 a 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. Visa procedure can take up to approximately 30 calendar days.

 

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.

 

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