Temporary Resident Visa for investors
Anexo 7. Temporary Resident Visa for investors
This visa allows a stay in Mexico of more than 180 days and up to 4 years, based on investments made within Mexican territory.
Who is it for?
Foreign nationals who intend to enter Mexico as temporary residents due to having made investments in Mexico, in accordance with section VI of Article 107 of the Regulations of the Migration Law.
This visa does not authorize paid employment 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. Documentation proving the situation applicable to the applicant’s specific case:
a) Deed or policy of the Mexican legal entity granted before a Public Notary, or a document duly certified by its governing body or competent officer, stating that the foreign national holds an equity interest in the share capital of said Mexican legal entity, and that the amount of the investment effectively paid for the foreign national’s participation in the Mexican legal entity exceeds 45,850 days of UMA (approximately MXN 5,378,663 or EUR 256,127 depending on the exchange rate on the day of application).
b) Such investment may be evidenced, by way of example but not limited to, through a share or equity interest purchase agreement, an agreement for the transfer of assets or rights in favour of the Mexican legal entity, or a document issued by the latter certifying the amount contributed as participation in the share capital, in original; or
c) Document evidencing ownership or title to movable property or fixed assets in favour of the foreign legal entity, used for economic or business purposes, with a value exceeding 45,850 days of UMA (approximately MXN 5,378,663 or EUR 256,127 depending on the exchange rate on the day of application), in original; or
d) Documentation evidencing the development of economic or business activities within national territory, which may be proven, by way of example but not limited to, through contracts, service orders, invoices, receipts, business plans, licenses or permits, or a certificate issued by the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) evidencing that the foreign legal entity employs at least three workers, in original.
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 reservations are not required and do not influence visa approval.
• Issuance of the visa depends on the documentation and 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)