Applicable to foreigners who intend to enter Mexico as a visitor without permission to carry out paid activities, for a period of up to 180 days.

Requirements:

1. Passport or identity and travel document that is valid in accordance with international law and in force, in original;

2. Original of the document proving their legal stay, if the foreigner is not a national of the country where they are applying for the visa, and

3. Submit the documents that prove any of the following cases: 

  • Rooting.
  • Economic solvency.
  • Invitation from a public or private organization or institution.
  • The driver or cargo transport operator who intends to enter the national territory for the sole purpose of loading or unloading goods.
  • Humanitarian cause.
  • Scientific research or collection of samples in national territory or jurisdictional waters of the country, after obtaining authorizations from the competent national authorities in waters of territorial jurisdiction.
  • Participation in an event sponsored by the Federal Public Administration, as well as by the autonomous constitutional bodies for a maximum period of 180 days.

Payment of duties:

For the reception, application and, if applicable, authorization of the visa, the amount of 54.00 USD must be paid, in cash and in an exact amount.

Appointment request:

Once you meet the requirements to apply for your visa, you must schedule an appointment through the "MiConsulado" portal https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/ or https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/citas-consulares.

Applicants must select the required procedure and request an appointment at the Mexican Embassy or Consulate where they will be present.  

Important information: Having a visa does not guarantee entry to national territory. It only allows the foreigner to present himself at the point of entry to apply for entry into the country.

Entry or entry into Mexico is conditional on the approval of the health and immigration authorities at the points of entry into the country, known as immigration filters, who may at any time conduct an interview about the reason for their trip and verify the requirements established in the applicable legal provisions (Article 37 of the Migration Law and 60 of its Regulations).