Mexican Visa Information

Visa information

 

 

Please review the following information carefully before requesting an appointment. The Embassy strongly recommends avoiding purchasing flight tickets or hotel reservations until your visa is granted to avoid unnecessary expenses or inconvenience.

 

1- General Considerations

  • Visa processing time: By official provision, visas can take between five and ten working days to be granted.
  • Visa validity: Once the visa is granted, it is valid for 6 months. Which means that the foreign person has six months to enter Mexico.
  • Schedule in advance: We recommend making an appointment with enough time in advance.

 

2- Do I Need a Visa?

  • Nationals of Belgium and Luxembourg do not require a visa to travel to Mexico as visitors for up to 180 days (tourism, studies, unpaid internships, business, technical assistance from abroad, among others).
  • The complete list of nationalities requiring a visa is available here: Nationalities that require a visa.
  • Citizens of Ukraine, Turkey, and Russia may apply for a free visa, on the following link: Electronic Visa Application (INM).

 

 Visa Exemptions (Selected Cases)

The following categories of foreign residents may visit Mexico without a visa for up to 180 days. 

  • F+ residence permit issued by Belgian authorities (for Belgians only the F+ permit is considered permanent).
  • Permanent residence permit issued by the Luxembourg government..
  • Document proving permanent residence in Canada, the USA, Japan, the UK, any Schengen Area country, or any Pacific Alliance country (Chile, Colombia, Peru).
  • Valid visa from Canada, the USA, Japan, the UK, or any Schengen Area country.

Note: These documents do not guarantee entry to Mexico. Admission authority rests exclusively with the National Immigration Institute at the port of entry.

 

3- How to Apply for a Visa

Appointments must be requested exclusively through the official appointment system: https://citas.sre.gob.mx/

  • The Embassy will process applications only for applicants with a confirmed appointment.
  • Appointments for the following month open on the 15th of the current month (e.g., appointments for January open on December 15).
  • If in doubt about the requirements, email your documentation for prior evaluation: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.

 Note: Only apply if you fulfill all the requirements, in case of doubt, send an e-mail previously with your papers for evaluation: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.  

 

4- Documents Required at the Appointment

When your appointment day arrives, you must bring the following documents to the Embassy:

  1. Visa application form: Visa Application Form (PDF)
  2. Valid passport or travel document (original and copy).
  3. Passport-sized photograph (3.5 x 5 cm), color, white background, face visible, without glasses.
  4. Document proving legal stay in Belgium or Luxembourg (original and copy) or national identity card and copy.
  5. Payment must be made by bank transfer. Instructions will be provided during the appointment.
  6. In addition to the documents listed above, you must provide additional documents based on the type of visa you are applying for (see categories below).

 

5- Visa Categories (Overview)

Each visa category has specific requirements. It is recommended to consult the corresponding section:

 

6- Recommendations

  • Do not purchase flights or hotel reservations before receiving your visa.
  • Submit your application only if you meet all requirements. Incomplete files may be refused.
  • The visa does not guarantee entry into Mexico. The National Immigration Institute (INAMI) makes admission decisions.

 

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