- Family reunion -

 

Disclaimer: Being granted a Mexican visa does not guarantee your entry into Mexico.

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Please note the following:

  • Visa processing duration is between 2 and 10 working days.
  • Schedule an appointment and turn up personally at the Embassy (the visa cannot be issued neither by internet nor by post or through a third person).
  • Kindly apply at least six weeks before your intended departure date.
  • Verify whether you need a transit visa to contact the appropriate Embassy for a visa acquisition.
  • There is no personal invitations scheme for visas application.
  • Once the visa is issued, the applicant must change it at the Mexican Immigration Institute in order to obtain the proper residence card.
  • The temporary condition is for a length between 180 days and 4 years.
  • This type of visa does not allow the applicant to engage paid activities.

 

General Requirements

  1. Present the original and photocopy of traveling passport with at least 6-month validity and enough blank pages.
  2. The Application form will be given to you to fill at the Embassy on the day you submit your documents.
  3. One passport size photograph (size 1.5 x 1.3/4 inches OR 32.0 millimeters x 26 millimeters and at most 39.0 millimeters x 31.0 millimeters), in color, no glasses, uncovered face and white background with a neutral facial expression.
  4. Original and copy of the document proving legal residence (visa and / or resident card), applicable to foreigners who are not nationals of the country where the visa application is to be submitted.
  5. Complete the required fee (the deposit slip will be given at the Embassy on the date of your appointment)
  6. In all cases below, the family member with a valid temporary/permanent residence visa, or temporary residence card, or the Mexican national, must accompany the relative that is applying for the visa.
  7. Present the documents that support your case regarding one of the following options:

 

1. Relative of a foreigner holder of a temporary residence visa or temporary residence student:

  1. Spouse or common-law partner: marriage certificate or common law certificate or equivalent. Son/daughter, birth certificate. Parents (minor) birth certificate of the applicant.
  2. Original and copy of the temporary residence visa or temporary residence student visa and,
  3. Proof of economic solvency to cover the expenses of every relative:

- Original and (1) photocopy of Bank statements from the last twelve months

- Original and (1) photocopy of salary or pension slips from the last six months.

 

2. Marriage with foreigner holder of a permanent residence visa:

  1. Marriage certificate or common law certificate or equivalent.
  2. Original and copy of the permanent visa.
  3. Proof of economic solvency to cover the expenses of the applicant’s marriage:

- Original and (1) photocopy of Bank statements from the last twelve months

- Original and (1) photocopy of salary or pension slips from the last six months.

 

3. Relative of a foreigner holder of a temporary residence condition or temporary residence student:

  1. Spouse or common-law partner: marriage certificate or common law certificate or equivalent. Son/daughter, birth certificate. Parents (minor) birth certificate of the applicant.
  2. Original and copy of the temporary residence card or temporary residence student card and,
  3. In case the applicant is a relative of a temporary residence student, he/she must present responsive letter from the academic institution to prove the student is currently studying there.
  4. Proof of economic solvency to cover the expenses of the applicant’s marriage:

    - Original and (1) photocopy of Bank statements from the last twelve months

    - Original and (1) photocopy of salary or pension slips from the last six months.

 

4. Marriage or common law with a Mexican national:

  1. Marriage certificate or common law certificate or equivalent.
  2. Original and copy of Proof of Mexican nationality.