Permanent Resident Visa based on family unity

 

This visa allows permanent residency in Mexico without permission to engage in paid employment.

Who is this for?

Foreign nationals who have a family relationship with a Mexican citizen or with a foreign national who is a permanent resident of Mexico (or holds a Mexican visa with that immigration status).

It is important to note that when submitting the visa application at the consular office, the applicant must be accompanied by the Mexican family member or the temporary/permanent resident.

 

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. Submit the documentation that proves the situation applicable to your particular case:

    5.1 Relationship with a Mexican Citizen:
  1. If the applicant has a Mexican child, they must submit the child's Mexican birth certificate, in original or certified copy; or
  2. If the applicant has a Mexican parent, provided they are a child or adolescent and do not have the right to Mexican nationality, are unmarried, or are under legal guardianship and under their legal representation, they must submit the applicant's birth certificate, in original or certified copy; or
  3. If the applicant is the child of the spouse or partner of a Mexican citizen, provided they are a child or adolescent and are unmarried or under legal guardianship and under their legal representation, they must submit:
    - The applicant's birth certificate, in original or certified copy; and
    - The marriage certificate or document proving cohabitation or equivalent status with the Mexican citizen, in accordance with the applicable legislation of the country where the legal act was performed, in original or certified copy; or
  4. If the applicant is a brother or sister of a Mexican citizen, they must submit the applicant's and their brother's or sister's birth certificates, in original or certified copy; and
    - Document proving Mexican nationality, pursuant to Article 3 of the Nationality Law, in original or certified copy.

    5.2 Relationship with a foreign national holding a Permanent Resident Visa:
  1. If the applicant has a foreign child holding a Permanent Resident Visa, they must submit the child's birth certificate, in original or certified copy; or
  2. If the applicant has a foreign parent holding a Permanent Resident Visa, provided that the applicant is a child or adolescent and is unmarried or legally incapacitated and under their legal guardianship, they must submit the applicant's birth certificate, in original or certified copy;
  3. If the applicant is the child of the spouse, partner, or equivalent of a foreign national holding a Permanent Resident Visa, they must submit:
    - Original or certified copy of the applicant's birth certificate; and
    - Original or certified copy of the marriage certificate or document proving the common-law relationship or equivalent status with the foreign national holding a Permanent Resident Visa, in accordance with the applicable laws of the country where the marriage took place; or
  4. If the applicant is the sibling of a foreign national holding a Permanent Resident Visa, provided the applicant is a child or adolescent and has not married or is under legal guardianship and is under their legal representation, they must submit original or certified copies of the applicant's and their sibling's birth certificates;

    For all cases a), b), or c) of section 5.2, the following documentation must be also submitted:
    - Original and valid Permanent Resident Visa, and
    - Proof of sufficient funds to support each family member during their stay in the country, with one of the following options:
  1. Original or electronic document with digital certificate proving investments or bank accounts with an average monthly balance equivalent to 220 days in UMA (approximately €1,230, depending on the exchange rate on the day of application), for the last twelve months. These must be monthly bank statements, not semi-annual or annual reports.
  2. Original documents proving employment or a pension with monthly income, free of taxes, exceeding the equivalent of 220 UMA (approximately €1,230, depending on the exchange rate on the day of application), for the last six months. These must be monthly bank statements, not semi-annual or annual reports.

    5.3 Relationship with a foreign national with Permanent Resident Status (holder of a Permanent Resident Card provided by Instituto Nacional de Migración-INM):
  1. If the applicant has a foreign child with Permanent Resident Status, they must submit the child's birth certificate, either original or certified copy; or
  2. If the applicant has a foreign father or mother with Permanent Resident Status, provided that the person is a child or adolescent and has not married or is under guardianship and is under their legal representation, they must submit the applicant's birth certificate, in original or certified copy;
  3. If the applicant is the child of the spouse, partner, or equivalent of a foreign national with Permanent Resident status, they must submit:
    - The applicant's birth certificate, in original or certified copy; and
    - A marriage certificate or document proving the cohabitation or equivalent relationship with the foreign national with Permanent Resident Status, in accordance with the applicable legislation of the country where the legal act was performed, in original or certified copy; or
  4. If the applicant is the sibling of a foreign national with Permanent Resident Status, provided the applicant is a child or adolescent and is unmarried or legally incapacitated and under their guardian's legal representation, they must submit the original or a certified copy of the applicant's and their sibling's birth certificates.

    For all cases a), b), c), or d) of section 5.3, they must submit:
    - Original and valid Permanent Resident Card

 

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 click here

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 Permanent 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)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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