Visas

VISAS

 

 

Visa exemption

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:

I. 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

II. 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. 

 

To travel to Mexico, it is necessary to have the following:

  1. A valid passport with more than six months of validity (Mexican authorities require a passport to be valid for the duration of the stay in Mexico, but transit countries and airline companies may have other requirements).
  2. A properly completed Multiple Migratory Form (FMM). The FMM can be obtained from the airline or at the port of entry.
  3. The Immigration Authorities at the port of entry may request certain documents to prove the purpose of your visit depending on the activity you will undertake in Mexico:
  • Tourism: Hotel reservation, itinerary, and return tickets (back to Finland, Estonia or another country)
  • Business: Letter in Spanish from the foreign company indicating that you are an employee and that that company will pay for the services you will provide in Mexico and that you will not receive any payment or salary from a company in Mexico, or a letter of invitation from a public or private institution to perform non-remunerated activities in Mexico, indicating the purpose of the trip, estimated time of stay and taking responsibility for your travel and lodging costs.
  • Student: Letter of invitation or acceptance from any institution pertaining to the National Educational System to take courses, conduct a research project or undertake academic training for up to 180 days.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TRAVELLERS TO MEXICO

 

Tourist visa

Tourist visa

Requirements

1. Valid passport with at least 6 months of validity.

2. One of the following documents:

  • Certificate of employment - Original letter in English from the company, describing your position and monthly salary, or
  • Original letter in English from the school, indicating that you are a full-time student in Finland/Estonia and the period of the studies.

3. Bank account statements (last 3 months). In the case of people under 25 years old, it is possible to present parents' account statements.

4. Application form duly completed (click here to open the application).

5. 1 color photograph (passport size, face uncovered and white background).

6. Residence proof (for the foreign people who live in Finland/Estonia).

Student visa

Student Visa

Requirements

1. Valid passport with at least 6 months of validity.

2. Original letter of acceptance from the school/institution in Mexico. The letter should contain the Applicant’s full name, level, degree, area and duration of the studies, registration number, name, and address of the school/institution - A copy of any official ID of the signer must be attached.

3. Original letter or certificate regarding financial support for the expenses and the full scholarship. In case the scholarship or expenses are not included, it's mandatory to present the account statements for the last 3 months or a study grant certificate from KELA. For people under 25 years old, it is possible to present their parents' account statements.

4. In the case of minors - The student’s birth certificate duly Apostilled. 

5. Application form duly completed (click here to open the application).

6. 1 color photograph (passport size, face uncovered, and white background).

MINORS: Both parents have to come personally with the student and present a valid ID. If one of the parents cannot come, the other must present a notarized document with the authorization of the absent parent in order to request the visa. Also, please fill in the following form on the INAMI website. You have to print 3 copies of the form: one original for the minor, another for the airline company, and a third one for Mexican Immigration Authorities. A copy of the Birth Certificate and parents' passports must be attached.

Information regarding the current visa fee can be obtained at our website

Business visa

Business Visa

Requirements

1. Valid passport with at least 6 months of validity.

2. Certificate of employment - Original letter in English from the company, describing your position, monthly salary, the purpose of the visit, and specifying that the applicant will not receive remuneration from Mexico. 

3. Copy of a letter from the Mexican company specifying the purpose of the visit.

4. Residence proof (for foreign people who live in Finland/Estonia).

5. Application form duly completed (click here to open the application).

6. 1 color photograph (passport size, face uncovered, and white background).

PLEASE NOTE: If the applicant will receive remuneration from Mexico, it is mandatory to obtain an authorization number from the Mexican Immigration Authorities (INAMI). Please contact the Mexican employer in order to start the application process.

 

Remember: If you are granted a Mexican visa, the visa does not guarantee entry to the country. At the point of entry, Mexican immigration authorities may interview you to confirm the reasons you are traveling, the length of your stay in Mexico, and how you are ­financing your trip. For more information, please get in touch with us at: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.

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NOTE

Since January 2017 and according to our Law, there is no reimbursements for visas, even if the visa is denied.

 

 

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