Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the requirements needed for a business visa?
2. What are the requirements needed for a tourist visa?
3. How much money is needed in the bank for the visa application?
4. Is visa needed for cruise trips around Mexico?
5. What are the requirements needed if () will sponsor the trip?
6. Is an appointment needed for the visa application?
7. How much is the processing fee for the visa? / How much is the visa?
8. Is visa needed for official passport holders?
9. How long does it take to process the visa?
10. What are the steps involved for the legalization of documents?
11. Is personal appearance necessary? / Can we send through courier?

1.          What are the requirements needed for a business visa?

Requirements can be found online. Click here for a list of the requirements and downloadable forms.

2.          What are the requirements needed for a tourist visa?

Requirements can be found online. Click here for a list of the requirements and downloadable forms.

3.          How much money is needed in the bank for the visa application?

Enough to prove financial capability.

4.          Is visa needed for cruise trips around Mexico?

No visa is required for travelers going to Mexico on board cruise ships.

5.          What are the requirements needed if someone else will sponsor the trip?

Sponsorship is allowed only for immediate family (children, spouses and parents. Friend sponsorship is not allowed.

6.          Is an appointment needed for the visa application?

No appointment is needed for the visa application.

7.          How much is the processing fee for the visa? / How much is the visa?

Processing fee varies every month. To inquire about the fee, call 8122211 to 13 for information.

8.          Is visa needed for official passport holders?

No visa is required for official and diplomatic passport holders. A maximum of 90 days stay is allowed in Mexico.

9.          How long does it take to process the visa?

Processing time is 3 to 4 working days.

10.      What are the steps involved for the legalization of documents?

The Consular Section of this Embassy only accepts DFA Authenticated documents. Documents (e.g. Birth Certificates, Marriage Contracts, and School Records) should contain the red ribbon and seal of the Philippine DFA together with a cover letter asking for the legalization of the document upon presentation at the Consular Section of this Embassy.

11.      Is personal appearance necessary? / Can we send through courier?

Personal appearance is a very definitive requirement during the application process in this Embassy. No exceptions allowed.