Temporary Resident Visa based on economic solvency
This visa is issued to foreign nationals who intend to enter Mexico for more than 180 days and up to 4 years, to carry out activities without receiving remuneration from Mexico.
Who is this for?
• Belgian, Luxembourgish, or other foreign nationals transferred to a Mexican company while their salary continues to be paid from Belgium or Luxembourg.
• Belgian, Luxembourgish, or other foreign nationals who wish to carry out non-remunerated activities during their stay in Mexico.
Requirements
1. Valid passport (original + simple copy).
2. Visa application form:(PDF anexo)
3. One recent passport-size photograph, colour, white background, no glasses (not older than 30 days).
4. If you are not a Belgian national: Provide the original and a simple copy of the document proving legal stay in Belgium (visa or residence permit).
5. Proof of economic solvency (choose one option):
a) Investments or bank accounts
Monthly average balance equal to 11,460 UMA (approx. €64,000 according to the exchange rate on the day of application) for one year. Monthly bank account statements are required.
b) Employment or pension
Monthly income equivalent to 680 UMA (approx. €3,800 according to the exchange rate on the day of application) during the last 6 months. Required documents:
• Employment proof
• Payslips or pension receipts
• Monthly bank statements showing the deposits.
Application Procedure
1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Schedule an appointment through the official system: https://citas.sre.gob.mx Select the option: “VISAS”
3. Attend the appointment in person with all documents and complete the consular interview.
Payment is made on the day of the appointment, preferably by transfer.
For updated consular fees: https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/belgica/images/ServiciosConsulares/derechos_consulares2024
Four possible outcomes:
1. The documentation is complete, the interview is satisfactory, and no additional verification is needed → the visa may be issued the same day.
2. Additional documentation is required → you will be asked to complete it and come back with a new appointment within the next 10 business days.
3. The documentation is complete, the interview is satisfactory, but an alarm appears in the security or migration control lists, which means that additional verification is needed → processing may take up to 10 business days.
4. The applicant does not meet the requirements, or their consular interview is unsatisfactory → the visa is denied.
Important Considerations
• Visa must be used within 180 days from issuance.
• Once in Mexico, you must apply for the Temporary Resident Card at Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM) within 30 days of your arrival.
• The visa does not guarantee entry into Mexico; final admission is determined by immigration authorities at the port of entry.
• For minors, both parents must sign the application or provide notarized consent.
• Documents issued outside Belgium or Mexico must be apostilled or legalized and include a simple Spanish translation if necessary.
• Airline tickets or travel packages are not required and do not influence approval.
• Issuance of the visa depends on the documentation and the consular interview. Fees are non-refundable, even if the visa is denied.
Where is the Procedure Carried Out?
Embassy of Mexico in Belgium – Consular Section
Avenue Franklin Roosevelt 94
1050 Brussels, Belgium
Phone: (+32) 2 629 0777
Business hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00–13:00 (except holidays)