Effective August 9, 2025, new requirements for visa applications are in effect.
Before scheduling an appointment, please read the following information carefully.
Citizens of the countries listed in the link below — including the Philippines — are required to obtain a visa to travel to Mexico for tourism, transit, business, or any non-remunerated activity for a period not exceeding 180 days.
List of countries that require a visa to travel to Mexico.
Mexican visa exceptions:
The foreigner who holds any of the following documents, regardless of their nationality, does not need a Mexican visa to travel on business, tourism, transit or any non-remunerated activity for less than 180 days:
1. Permanent residence in Canada, the United States of America, Japan, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, any of the countries comprising the Schengen Area, or in the countries of the Pacific Alliance (Chile, Colombia and Peru).
2. Valid multiple entry visa from Canada, the United States of America, Japan, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or any of the countries comprising the Schengen Area, as long as the visa is valid during the entire stay in Mexico.
3. APEC Business Traveler Card (ABTC) approved by Mexico.
4. Seafarer’s book, if you are a crew member of a vessel arriving at a Mexican port on an international voyage. If the crew member arrives by air to enroll in a ship docked in a Mexican port, she/he must present, in addition to the seafarer’s book and a valid passport, a document that proves her/his enrollment in the ship, the vessel’s information and the Mexican port in which it is located.
Although these exceptions are generally known by airlines, it is strongly recommended that you confirm in advance with the airline you plan to travel with whether you will be allowed to board by presenting any of the above-mentioned documents.
If you do not have any of the documents listed above as exceptions, and your intention is to travel to Mexico for a stay of less than 180 days without receiving remuneration in Mexico, you may apply for a Visitor visa without permission to perform paid activities. This must be done by appointment and on an individual, in-person basis.
The final decision regarding entry into the country lies solely with the Mexican immigration and health authorities at the respective port of entry.
Important information:
Before scheduling an appointment, please ensure that you have all the required documents. The Consular Section can only process applications when all necessary documentation is submitted in full.
The Embassy does not have any affiliations or accreditation to any travel agency. Scheduling an appointment is free of charge. The only payment required is on the day of your appointment at the Consular Section, for the assessment of your application.
APPOINTMENTS
All the applicants must secure an appointment--without exception--through MiConsulado website http://citas.sre.gob.mx. Appointments cannot be arranged by telephone or email. Walk-ins are not permitted.
Kindly visit the (Guide to set an appointment).
The appointment website allocates slots on first come first served basis.
The appointment website allocates slots on a first-come, first-served basis.
The website will display MANILA office only when appointments are available. If the message “no office found” appears, it means that there are no available appointments currently, and you should continue to monitor the website for new released slots.
Applicants are responsible for selecting the correct procedure. If a different procedure is selected, the application will not be processed.
When the website detects unusual activity, it may temporarily block users (for 24 hours) who perform excessive searches in a single session, particularly when checking schedules and available dates. Repeated activity of this kind will result in the account being permanently blocked. The Embassy cannot unblock accounts.
All visa applications are processed exclusively by appointment at our office located on the 2nd Floor, GC Corporate Plaza, 150 Legazpi Street, Legazpi Village, Makati, 1209 Metro Manila.
General information
A Mexican visa allows you to travel to a point of entry in Mexico; however, it does not guarantee entry into the country.
Applicants are responsible for submitting all required documents on the day of the consular interview and must provide the information and personal data requested by the competent consular authority.
The result of a visa application may take up to ten working days. There are no expedited procedures, so it is strongly recommended to schedule your appointment well in advance.
All documents issued in countries other than Mexico or the Philippines must be apostilled or legalized. If the documents are issued in a language other than Spanish or English, a certified translation must also be submitted.
All civil registry certificates from the Philippines must be issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
It is strongly advised not to make any travel arrangements until you have been informed of the result of your visa application. The Embassy will not be responsible for any flight tickets purchased in advance.
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Payment
Scheduling an appointment is free of charge. The only payment required is on the day of your appointment at the Consular Section, for the assessment of your visa application.
Payment must be made in cash and in Philippine pesos on the day of the appointment.
All payments are non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the visa application.
Please note that consular fees are subject to change on a monthly basis, depending on the current exchange rate.
Click here to see the current consular fees.
Requirements:
If you need to apply for a visa, please click on the option that best suits your situation to view the specific requirements. Applicable to foreigners who intend to enter Mexico as visitors without permission to perform paid activities (tourism, business, transit, etc.) for a period not exceeding 180 days. 6. Submit the documents required for one of the following options: a) Original (wet signed, stamped/certified by the bank) last three months’ bank statements -counting backwards from the day of the appointment- and a certificate from the bank specifying the account opening date and financial balance for each and every one of the last three months. The average monthly balance must exceed six hundred eighty days of UMA for each and every one of the last three months. b) Original (wet signed, stamped/certified by the company) certificate of steady employment, issued on the company’s letterhead, stating the applicant’s full name, position, period of employment, monthly and annual salary, the company’s contact details, and the name and position of the signatory; certified payment slips for the last three months, along with the original bank statements showing salary transfers into your account. The monthly income, after taxes, must be equivalent to at least two hundred twenty days of UMA for each and every one of the last three months. c) Original title deed of the real estate property, issued by the competent authorities, for properties duly registered under the applicant’s name for a minimum of two years; and an original certificate of stable employment, issued on official company letterhead, bearing the company seal and a wet signature, indicating the applicant’s position, length of employment (at least two years), monthly and annual salary, the company’s contact information, and the name and position of the person signing the certificate. d) Original title deed of real estate property, duly registered under the applicant’s name for a minimum of two years, and official documents issued by the competent authorities proving business ownership, with evidence of at least two years of operation. e) In the case of foreign individuals who are regularly enrolled in higher education institutions, they must present the original certificate of enrollment, and the original certificate of stable employment or scholarship showing a monthly income equivalent to one hundred thirty days of UMA for each and every one of the last three months along with the bank statements showing salary or scholarship transfers into your account. f) If you are invited by a public or private Mexican organization to participate in a non-remunerated activity (not related to tourism), you must submit the following documents: 1.Original responsive letter (this is NOT an invitation letter nor guarantee letter) from a public or private Mexican organization or institution inviting a foreign national to participate in a non-remunerated event or activity within Mexican territory. The letter must include the following information: i. Full name (no initials) and nationality of the applicant. ii. Name of the organization or institution. iii. Official registration number. iv. Full address and contact details of the organization or institution. v. Nature/purpose of the organization. vi. Detailed program of the activity to be carried out or the project in which the foreign national will participate. The activity must be related to the nature of the organization or institution. vii. Start and end dates of the activity. viii. A statement from the organization committing to cover the applicant’s expenses during their stay in Mexico and their return to the country of origin or residence. ix. A copy of a government-issued ID with photograph and signature of the person signing the responsive letter must be attached. The signatory must have the legal authority to issue such a letter. 2. To demonstrate that the organization has the financial capacity to fulfill the obligation referred to in item viii of the previous section, the inviting private organization or institution must submit either the original bank statements proving an average monthly balance equivalent to two thousand two hundred ninety times the UMA for each and every one of the last twelve months. Electronic documents must contain a verifiable digital certificate. Public institutions and organizations, as well as those belonging to the National Education System, are not required to demonstrate financial solvency. 3. Original documents to prove the applicant’s experience, capacity, skills, or knowledge necessary to carry out the specific activity for which they are invited. Important Information for Minor Applicants
Effective August 9, 2025, new requirements for visa applications are in effect.
Visa for visitor without permission to perform paid activities.
Visa sin permiso del INM
Requirements:
1. Visa application form, duly completed and signed (printed back-to-back).
Download it here.
2. Printed copy of the appointment confirmation.
3. Original passport
4. Payment of the visa application fee.
Click here to see the current consular fees.
5. Original and copy of a valid document proving legal stay in the country, only for non-Filipino citizens.
Applicable to foreigners who intend to stay in Mexico for more than 180 days and up to 4 years. ii. The passport presented at the consular interview must be the same as the one listed on the NUT letter. iii. The visa application cannot be processed if the NUT letter contains any mistakes in the name, nationality, date/place of birth, or passport number.
Visa for temporary residence with NUT
Visa con permiso del INM
NUT (Número Único de Trámite) is processed in Mexico at the National Institute of Migration.
Requirements:
1. Visa application form, duly completed and signed (printed back-to-back).
Download it here.
2. Printed copy of the appointment confirmation.
3. Original passport
4. Payment of the visa application fee.
Click here to see the current consular fees.
5. Original and copy of a valid document proving legal stay in the country, only for non-Filipino citizens.
6. Authorization letter with NUT number issued by the INM:
i. The name stated on the NUT letter must be complete and match the applicant’s official documents.
If the application is approved, the visa will be valid for six months and will allow a single entry into Mexico. Upon arrival, you must present your visa to the National Institute of Migration (INM) within the first 30 days in order to obtain a Temporary Resident Card.
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