TEMPORARY RESIDENCE

- Public or private institution (invitation) -

 

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 in paid activities.

 

General Requirements

  1. 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 out 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. Pay the required fee (the deposit slip will be given at the Embassy on the date of your appointment).
  6. Present the documents that support your case regarding one of the following options:

 

  1. PUBLIC OR PRIVATE INSTITUTION (INVITATION)
  1. An original letter of commitment stating that the organization or public/private institution that invites the applicant to participate (non-profit activities only)

The letter must include ALL the following information:

  1. Applicant’s full name and nationality.
  2. Institution’s name or corporate name of the organization or company.
  3. Official registration number of the company / organization (where applicable).
  4. Main activity of the public or private organization / company.
  5. Full address and contact information of the institution / company / organization.
  6. Information about the exact activity that the applicant is going to perform in Mexico or precise purpose of the project the applicant would take part in. (Please note that the activities to be performed by the applicant while in Mexico, must be related to the inviting company/organization’s main activity)
  7. Exact duration of the applicant’s stay.
  8. Original statement of commitment of liability or responsibility for the applicant during his/her stay in Mexico and return to country of origin.
  9. Include a photocopy of a valid official ID with photograph and signature of the person who signs the letter.

The inviting organization or private institution must present original and 1 copy of bank statements from the past twelve months.

Attestation of the applicant's experience, capacity, skills or expertise to carry out the activity for which has been invited, original and a photocopy.