Temporary Resident Visa authorized by the National Institute of Migration, based on a job offer or family unity
Temporary Resident Visa authorized by the National Institute of Migration, based on a job offer or family unity
A visa granted to a foreign national who intends to enter Mexico for a stay of more than 180 days and up to 4 years with an authorization by the National Institute of Migration.
Who is this for?
· Foreign nationals who will travel to Mexico because they have a pre-authorized job offer with an authorization letter (NUT) issued by the National Institute of Migration (INM), and whose stay will be longer than 180 days and up to 4 years.
· Foreign nationals who will travel to Mexico because they have a pre-authorized family unity application with an authorization letter (NUT) issued by the National Institute of Migration (INM), and whose stay will be longer than 180 days and up to 4 years.
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. Copy of the visa authorization document (NUT) issued by the National Migration Institute (INM).
6. In case of a pre-authorized job offer:
- Copy of the job offer, which specifies the salary and the job functions.
- Copy of the registration of the employer at the National Institute of Migration.
- Copy of the ID of the future employer or legal representative of the company or organization.
7. In case of family unity:
- Copy of the ID of the Mexican person or the Resident card of the foreign person that requested the visa for the family member(s).
- Copy of the document that proves the family link: birth certificate, marriage certificate, common-law partner, or equivalent figure.
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 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)