Visas

 

 

 

Foreign nationals exempted from visa to travel to Mexico as non-lucrative visitors (tourism, business visitor, in transit, correspondent, medical treatment) for a stay up to 180 days:

  1. Finnish and Estonian ordinary passport holders (NO Alien's passport) and those from the countries mentioned in the list published on the Migration National Institute or listed below do not require a visa to travel to Mexico as non-lucrative visitors:

Argentina, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda (UK), Bolivia, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curacao (The Netherlands), Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,  Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Guadalupe (France), Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary Iceland, Irlanda, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lichenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands,  Micronesia, Monaco, The Netherland Antilles, New Zealand, Norway, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, The Bahamas, The Netherlands, The United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Virgin Islands (USA), Uruguay.

These regulations are also applied to British citizens of the British Antarctic Territory, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey, Montserrat, Isle of Man, St Helena and Dependencies (Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha), Turk and Caicos Islands, Pitcairn Island, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, Sovereign Base Areas on Akrotiri and Dhekelia. In these cases, British passports state respect of the holder as an "Overseas British Citizen" or "Overseas British subject".

Republic of Colombia passport holders must pre-register for their trip by filling out the form at the following link:  https://www.inm.gob.mx/spublic/portal/inmex.html

  1. Foreign nationals, regardless of their nationality - exempt holders of UK travel documents (blue or black)- holding a valid  USA B1/B2 visa, UK C- visitor visa, Canadian visitor visa, Japanese visitor visa or Schengen C-visit visa stamped in a valid passport, provided that the visa is to be issued for multiple entries and continues to be valid during the intended period of stay in Mexico do not require a visa to travel to Mexico as non-lucrative visitors.  

For Finnish residence permits, the exemption applies only to those holders of a Permanent residence permit (Type "P" or with the word "Permanent")

This migratory regulation does not apply to temporary residents (temporary residence card) as they require to apply for a Mexican visitor visa. Neither to Finnish resident permit type "a"or "b". Estonian temporary residence permit holders and Alien passport holders require a Mexican visa. 

 

III. Permanent resident in the United Kingdom (ILR / ILE / PERMANENT RESIDENTS). Proof of permanent residence in the United Kingdom. 

 VISA TYPES

 

Visitor Visa: Tourism or Business


For foreigners entering Mexico as visitors without permission to engage in paid activities and staying up to 180 days.

Requirements:

  1. Valid passport or travel document (original).
  2. Proof of legal stay if applying in a third country.
  3. Documents supporting one of the following:
    • Strong ties to the country of residence
    • Economic solvency
    • Invitation from an organization or institution
    • Driver of cargo transport
    • Humanitarian reasons
    • Scientific research or sample collection (with prior authorization)
    • Studies
    • Participation in a government-sponsored event (max. 180 days)

Fee: $54 USD
Rates are updated monthly based on the applicable exchange rate. Current fees are always available and visible at the Consular Section premises.

Appointment: MiConsulado

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Temporary Resident Student Visa
For foreign students.

Requirements:

  1. Valid passport (original)
  2. Proof of legal stay (if applicable)
  3. Supporting documents for:
    • Studies
    • International mobility agreement
    • Financial solvency (can be proven by parents or guardians under 25, or via scholarship/financial sponsorship)

Note: Must apply for student residence card at INM within 30 days of entry.
Fee: $54 USD

Rates are updated monthly based on the applicable exchange rate. Current fees are always available and visible at the Consular Section premises.

Appointment: MiConsulado

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Visitor Visa (Long Stay)

For frequent travelers, high-profile individuals, economically solvent applicants, and family members of Mexicans or residents.

Requirements:

  1. Valid passport (original)
  2. Proof of legal stay (if applicable)
  3. Documents supporting one of the following:
    • Economic solvency
    • Frequent traveler
    • Prominent person
    • Family of Mexican or resident
    • Family of accredited consular/diplomatic officer
    • Executive of a foreign company with offices in Mexico

Fee: $53 USD
Rates are updated monthly based on the applicable exchange rate. Current fees are always available and visible at the Consular Section premises.

Appointment: MiConsulado

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Electronic Visitor Visa (No Paid Activities)
For eligible nationalities traveling by air.

Requirements:

  1. Valid passport from eligible country
  2. Completed online application
  3. Digital photo (passport-style, 2–5 MB, JPG/PNG)
  4. Image of passport data page (2–5 MB, JPG/PNG)
  5. Air travel to Mexico
  6. Fee paid as per the Federal Fees Law

Fee: $54 USD

This type of visa is currently in the implementation phase.

Visitor Visa for Adoption Process
For nationals/residents of countries party to the Hague Adoption Convention or with a bilateral agreement with Mexico.

Requirements:

  1. Valid passport (original)
  2. Adoption suitability report from DIF (original)
  3. Acceptance of child assignment by the receiving country's Central Authority
  4. Fee as per the Federal Fees Law

Note: Must apply for a visitor card for adoption at INM within 30 days of entry.
Fee: $54 USD
Rates are updated monthly based on the applicable exchange rate. Current fees are always available and visible at the Consular Section premises.

Appointment: MiConsulado

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Temporary Resident Visa
For stays longer than 180 days, up to 4 years. Allows work if salary is paid abroad.

Requirements:

  1. Valid passport (original)
  2. Proof of legal stay (if applicable)
  3. Supporting documents for:
    • Economic solvency
    • Scientific research in Mexican waters
    • Invitation from a public/private institution
    • International mobility agreement
    • Family unity
    • Property ownership in Mexico
    • Investment

Note: Must apply for residence card at INM within 30 days of entry.
Fee: $54 USD
Rates are updated monthly based on the applicable exchange rate. Current fees are always available and visible at the Consular Section premises.

Appointment: MiConsulado

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Permanent Resident Visa
For individuals seeking permanent stay.

Requirements:

  1. Valid passport (original)
  2. Proof of legal stay (if applicable)
  3. Supporting documents for:
    • Retired or pensioned status
    • Family unity
    • Point-based system

Note: Must apply for permanent residence card at INM within 30 days of entry.
Fee: $54 USD

Rates are updated monthly based on the applicable exchange rate. Current fees are always available and visible at the Consular Section premises.


Appointment: MiConsulado

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Visas Authorized by the National Immigration Institute (INM)
Apply initially through INM for:

  • Humanitarian visitor visa
  • Visitor visa with permission for paid activities (job offer)
  • Temporary residence (job offer or family unity)
  • Permanent residence (points, family unity, or refugee status)

Visa fees after INM authorization:

  • Visitor with paid activities: $313 USD + $54 USD consular fee

Rates are updated monthly based on the applicable exchange rate. Current fees are always available and visible at the Consular Section premises.


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Important Notice:

A visa does not guarantee entry into Mexico. Entry is subject to approval by health and immigration officers at ports of entry, who may conduct an interview and verify documentation (Articles 37, Migration Law; 60, its Regulations).

 

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