Temporary Resident Visa based on an invitation by a public or private institution or organization
Temporary Resident Visa based on an invitation by a public or private institution or organization
This visa allows a stay in Mexico of more than 180 days and up to 4 years to participate in a non-remunerated activity in Mexico, after being invited by a public or private institution or organization.
Who is it for?
Foreign nationals who intend to enter Mexico as temporary residents and who must demonstrate sufficient financial means to cover their expenses during their stay in Mexico, or whose inviting Mexican organization or institution demonstrates that it has the financial resources to assume responsibility for the applicant’s maintenance.
This visa does not authorize the performance of 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. Original letter of responsibility issued by a public or private organization or institution inviting the foreign national to participate in a non-remunerated activity within national territory. The letter must contain the following information:
· Full name and nationality of the applicant;
· Legal name or corporate name of the organization;
· Official registration number, as applicable;
· Purpose or mission of the public or private organization or institution;
· Full address and contact details of the organization or institution;
· Information regarding the activity to be carried out or the project in which the foreign national will participate;
· The foreign national’s activity must be related to the objectives of the inviting organization or institution;
· Estimated duration or approximate end date of the activity to be carried out;
· A statement of joint and several liability for the maintenance of the foreign national during their stay in Mexico and for their return to their country of origin or residence; and
· Copy of the official identification, including signature and photograph, of the person signing the letter of responsibility.
6. Documents by which the foreign national proves that they possess the experience, capacity, skills, or knowledge necessary to carry out the activity for which they are invited, in original.
7. Proof of economic solvency to cover maintenance expenses in Mexico, through the following documentation, depending on the applicable case:
a) The inviting private organization or institution covers maintenance expenses: In order to prove that it has the financial resources, the inviting private organization or institution must submit an original or an electronic document with a digital certificate evidencing investments or bank accounts with an average monthly balance equivalent to twenty-two thousand nine hundred twenty days of UMA (Unit of Measure and Update) over the last twelve months (MXN 2,688,745; approximately EUR 129,828, according to the exchange rate applicable on the date of application).
NOTE: Public institutions and organizations, as well as public and private institutions belonging to the National Education System, are not required to prove economic solvency.
b) If the inviting institution does not cover maintenance expenses, the applicant must submit one of the following options:
i. Original or electronic document with a digital certificate evidencing investments or bank accounts with an average monthly balance equivalent to 11,460 UMA (approximately EUR 64,000, according to the exchange rate applicable on the date of application) over the last twelve months. Monthly bank statements must be submitted; consolidated, semi-annual, or annual statements will not be accepted.
ii. Original documents proving that the visa applicant has employment or a pension with monthly net income exceeding the equivalent of 450 UMA (approximately EUR 2,550, according to the exchange rate applicable on the date of application) over the last six months. Monthly statements must be submitted; consolidated, semi-annual, or annual statements will not be accepted.
The documentation required to prove economic solvency under this section is as follows (all listed documents must be submitted):
- Employment history report with electronic references.
- Payroll slips or pension receipts for the last six months prior to the date on which the application is submitted.
- Monthly bank statements (with the original stamp of the banking institution or an electronic document with a digital certificate) reflecting the payroll or pension income for the last six months prior to the application date.
Important:
Ministers of worship or members of religious associations applying for this type of visa must submit a letter of responsibility issued by a religious association. If they submit an authorization issued by the Ministry of the Interior (Secretaría de Gobernación), in accordance with Article 18 of the Regulations of the Law on Religious Associations and Public Worship, they shall be exempt from complying with the requirements set forth in items 6 and 7.
To view details regarding this last point, please click on this link: https://www.gob.mx/index.xhtml?faces-redirect=true
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)