Embassy of Mexico in Ethiopia
(concurrent to Republic of Djibouti, Somalia & South Sudan)

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE 

If you are interested in applying for a visa for visitors without authorization for lucrative activities –tourism, business, conferences, religious activities, transit, among others–, please send an email to Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo. with a copy of passport, propuse of travel and the documents mentioned on this website, depending on the case.

 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Embassy of Mexico in Ethiopia only accepts applications from citizens or residents of Ethiopia and the co-accreditation countries (Djibouti, Somalia and South Sudan).

 

Please visit https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/etiopia/index.php/elemento-2/visas for more information about the process and requirements.

 

Notwithstanding the above, the Embassy may book appointments prioritazing people who fall into one of the following exceptional categories:

1. Applicants who hold a valid authorization from the National Migration Institute of Mexico (NUT) for one of the following purposes:
• Family unity;
• Employment offer;
• Humanitarian reasons.
2. People applying for long term visas, temporary residence and permanent residence for family unity purposes only. This may apply to:
• Spouses of Mexican nationals or foreigners with legal residence in Mexico;
• Parents of Mexican nationals or foreigners with legal residence in Mexico;
• Sons or daughters of Mexican nationals or foreigners with legal residence in Mexico.
3. People applying for study purposes, as long as they hold a valid acceptance letter from an educational institution in Mexico.
4. Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports, or United Nations or African Union laissez-passer.  

 

If you fall into one of the above categories, please send an email to Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo. with the corresponding documents to prove your situation. An appointment would be scheduled only after the Embassy analyses your documents and confirms that you fall into one of these exceptional categories. Otherwise, your email will not be responded.

 

 

 

VISA FOR VISITORS TO MEXICO WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION FOR LUCRATIVE ACTIVITIES

Who is this for?

• Your stay in Mexico is 180 days or less.

• You’re travelling to Mexico for vacation, business, conferences, religious activities, sporting events, media, transit, studies, etc.

• You will not engage in any paid work while in Mexico.

Where and how do I apply?

All applicants must attend in person to a consular interview at the Embassy of Mexico in Ethiopia (see map). Visas cannot be issued neither by internet nor by post.

Procedure:

• Interviews take place on Wednesdays. To request an appointment please visit the site https://citas.sre.gob.mx. Only people with confirmed appointments will be allowed into the Embassy.
• Visa application fee is 53 USD –exact amount in USD cash–, to be paid on the date of your appointment. The Embassy does not accept ETB. The fee is non-refundable regardless of the result of your visa application.
• Bring all your supporting documents, originals and photocopies. See list of requirements.
• The Embassy may take up to ten working days to process a visa application from the date of your interview

Important notes:

• All visa applications are personal and therefore every applicant must request an appointment and apply by himself/herself -without any kind of intermediaries.
• Mexican Embassies and Consulates are the only authorities that can issue visas to travel to Mexico. Thus, the Embassy of Mexico does not authorize any external third party or intermediary during the visa process.
• There are neither urgent appointment nor urgent visas, please apply at your earliest convenience.
• Showing up for the consular interview does not guarantee that a visa will be issued –since that depends on the compliance of all requirements. Since no assurance regarding the issuance of visas can be given in advance, final travel plans or the purchase of non-refundable air tickets should not be made until you have the visa.
• All documents may be subject to verification. If you provide us with fraudulent documents or claims, this will result in processing delays and your application being refused. In addition, you will be registered in the immigration control list and not be able to obtain a visa to enter into Mexico.
• If you are granted a Mexican visa you will be able to travel to Mexico. It does not guarantee entry to the country. At the point of entry, Mexican immigration authorities may ask you some questions to confirm the reasons of your visit and request printed documents. 
• Mexican Migration Law imposes severe restrictions on children under 18 years old traveling alone or in the company of adults other than their parents. The application form must be signed by both parents. Legal proof of relationship (i.e. birth certificate) must be provided, dully legalized and translated to Spanish if it’s in a language other than English.

Required documents:   

 

1. Application form duly filled and signed by the applicant.
2. Valid passport. Please bring a photocopy of the personal information page.
3. One recent color photograph. Your face must be uncovered, facing front, neutral facial expression, without glasses, and white background. Passport size (at least 32 x 26 millimeters; maximum 39 x 31 mm).
4. If you are not Ethiopian, proof of legal stay (i.e. valid visa or resident ID).
5. According to the purpose of your trip, prove A, B, C or D below:

 

A.     Financial solvency:

                                          i.      Original and photocopy of documents showing that the applicant has employment or pension with a minimum net monthly income of approximately $840 USD (eight hundred forty USD) or its equivalent in your currency, for the last three months, AND an employment letter indicating that the applicant has been employed for over one year at least; OR

                                        ii.      Certified bank statements or proof of investments with a minimum monthly average balance of approximately $2,517 USD (two thousand, five hundred seventeen USD) or its equivalent in your currency, for the last three months, AND a letter from the bank where the account was opened; OR

                                      iii.      If you are currently enrolled in a higher education institution, original proof of studies AND proof of stable employment or scholarship with a minimum net monthly income of approximately $503 USD (five hundred three USD), for the last three months.

 

B.     Ties to your country of residence:

                                           i.          Original and photocopy of official documents proving ownership of real estate for at least 2 years, dully registered under the name of the applicant, AND proof of stable employment for at least the past 2 years; OR

                                         ii.          Original and photocopy of official documents proving ownership of real estate for at least 2 years, dully registered under the name of the applicant, AND original and photocopy of official documents proving ownership or participation in businesses for at least the past 2 years.

 

C.     Invitation by an organization or a public or private institution:

                                    i.      Original letter, hand-signed, from an organization or public or private institution that invites the applicant to participate in an event or non-profit activity in Mexico. The letter must contain all the following information:

1.      Applicant’s full name and nationality;

2.      Name of the organization or institution;

3.      Official registration number of the organization or institution, where applicable;

4.      Mission of the organization or public/private institution;

5.      Full address and contact information of the organization or institution;

6.      Information about the exact activity or project that the applicant is going to perform in Mexico. The activities to be performed by the applicant must be related to the objectives of the inviting organization or institution.

7.      Estimated length or dates of stay in Mexico.

8.      Statement of commitment to cover the expenses of the applicant during his/her stay in Mexico and his/her return to the country of origin or residence.

9.      Photocopy of official ID with photo and signature of the person who signs the letter.

                                             ii.      To prove that the inviting organization or private institution has the financial capacity to cover the expenses of the applicant, it must present original and copy of bank statements or proof of investments with a minimum monthly average balance of approximately $8,390 USD (eight thousand, three hundred ninety USD) or its equivalent in your currency, for the last 12 months. Kindly note that public institutions or private institutions belonging to the Mexican National Education System do not need to prove financial solvency.

                                           iii.      Original and photocopies of documents by which the applicant proves that he/she has the necessary experience, capacity, skills or expertise to carry out the activity for which has been invited.

 

D.     Studies

                                       i.      Original (hand-signed) and copy of admission letter from an institution belonging to the Mexican National Education System to take courses, pursue studies or conduct research projects or undertake academic or professional training for a period of less than 180 days, with the letterhead on the paper from the institution, specifying:

1.      Applicant’s full name and nationality;

2.      Level, degree and area of study.

3.      Name of the course or academic activity to which the applicant has been accepted.

4.      Start and end dates of the course or academic activity.

5.      Tuition fees.

6.      Contact information and official registration of the educational institution.

                                         ii.      Proof of financial solvency to cover tuition fees, food and accommodation costs during his/her stay in Mexico, which could be:

1.      Certified bank statements or proof of investments with a minimum monthly average balance of approximately $1,260 USD (one thousand, two hundred sixty USD) or its equivalent in your currency, for the last three months, and a letter from the bank where the account was opened; OR

2.      Proof of stable employment or scholarship with a minimum net monthly income of approximately $840 USD (eight hunred forty USD), for the last three months;

3.      Financial solvency may be proven by the applicant or by his/her parents or guardians, spouse; or with a letter from the educational institution stating that the applicant has been awarded a scholarship.

 

Please bear in mind the following information when preparing your supporting documents:

• The Embassy may request further documents after your consular interview if needed to complete your application.
• In all your supporting documents, your name must exactly appear as it is written in your passport.
• Official documents issued in countries other than Ethiopia must be legalized.
• Color photocopies will not be accepted as substitutes of original documents.
• Documents submitted with your application will not be returned.
• Personal invitation letters are not accepted.

 

Travel facilities

Mexico has migratory facilities that allow foreigners to travel to Mexico without a visa as visitors without authorization for lucrative activities, for stays of less than 180 days, such as:

• Having a valid and unexpired multiple entries visa of Canada, Japan, USA, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or any of the countries of the Schengen Area, or
• Being a permanent resident in Canada, Japan, USA, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or any of the countries of the Schengen Area or member countries of the Pacific Alliance.

These facilities refer to holders of a "valid and unexpired visa" or those who present a "valid permanent resident card" from the indicated countries or regions. People with temporary resident status or with other migratory status in those countries or regions, require a Mexican visa.

These facilities apply to both holders of ordinary and non-ordinary passports.

Kindly note that even if you do not require a Mexican visa, Mexican immigration authorities at the port of entry may ask you some questions to confirm the reasons of your visit and request printed documents. For more information, please see the attached document.

Other types of visas

• For information regarding other types of visas (i.e. temporary resident student visa, permanent residence visa, visas for visitors with authorization for lucrative activities, etc.), please contact the Embassy of Mexico.
• For diplomatic or official visas, please contact the Embassy of Mexico.