PERMANENT RESIDENT VISA

Foreigners who wish to remain in Mexico indefinitely may apply for a Permanent Resident Visa:

  1. Application form, duly filled with a handwritten signature (https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/indonesia/images/solicitudes/solicitud.de.visa.en.ingles.pdf).

  2. Passport with a validity of more than 6 months, original and copy.
  3. Proof of legal stay in Indonesia:
    For Indonesian: Kartu Tanda Penduduk (KTP), original and copy.
    For foreigners: Temporary Resident Card (KITAS), original and copy; or Permanent Resident Card (ITAP), original and copy.
  4. One recent color picture (3cm ×4cm, full white background (light blue or gray are not acceptable), without glasses nor contact lenses, front view. Please make sure that any hair is not covering your forehead nor ears.
  5. Pay the fee of 53 USD (which will be paid on the day informed by the consular officer). Further information will be provided after complying with the requirements.

6. Please submit one of following documents A, B or C.

A. Retired or pension

The applicant must submit one of the following documents:
1. Investment receipts or bank statements with an average monthly balance of over USD 291,200 approx. per month, during last 12 consecutive months, stamped and signed by the bank officers. (The month that you apply for the visa is not counted in the 12 months). Original and copy.
- If the bank statements do not any contain information of the amount of monthly average balance, a monthly average balance statement letter issued by the bank (in original) is required.

- Original bank reference letter in English, that contains your information and confirms that you hold an account in this bank. It is also necessary to provide a contact number of the Bank.
NOTE: if the appointment is to be held on the next month, you would need to update the bank statement and letter.
2. Document that proves pension’s monthly income of at least USD 7,200 approx. per month, during the last 6 months, original and copy. (The month that you apply for the visa is not counted in the 6 months). Original and copy.

B. Family ties with a permanent resident

1. Submit one of the following documents that proofs the relationship between applicant and permanent resident:

i. Son or daughter: birth certificate of the child, original and copy; or
ii. Parents: birth certificate of the applicant (minors), original copy; or
iii. Child of the spouse or concubinage partner: applicant’s birth certificate and marriage certificate or concubinage certificate, original and copy.


2. Valid permanent resident card or visa, original and copy;

3. Submit one of the following documents of economic solvency to support each of the family member(s):


a. Bank statement, separated by month, with an average monthly balance of more than USD 1,650 approx. per month, during last 12 months, stamped and signed by the bank officers. (The month that you apply for the visa is not counted in the 12 months). Original and copy.

- If the bank statements do not any contain information of the amount of monthly average balance, a monthly average balance statement letter issued by the bank (in original) is required.

- Original bank reference letter in English, that contains your information and confirms that you hold an account in this bank. It is also necessary to provide a contact number of the Bank.
NOTE: if the appointment is to be held on the next month, you would need to update the bank statement and letter.
b. Document that proves employment or pension monthly income with the amount of at least USD 1,650 approx. per month, during last 6 months. (The month that you apply for the visa is not counted in the 6 months). Original and copy.

C. Family ties with a Mexican

1. Birth certificate of the son or daughter, original and copy; and,
2. Document of the son or daughter proving Mexican nationality, original and copy.


NOTES:
1. Once all the required documents are ready, please send the scanned copies of the documents to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and also cc-ing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If there is no missing document, then we will proceed with arranging your interview appointment. This consular service is personal and cannot be represented by someone else because there will be an interview with the Consul.
2. The Consul may ask you for further supporting documents if needed.

3. Family Unit Applications may only be accepted at a Consular Office if the foreigner with permanent resident status in Mexico or Mexican citizen accompanies the family member during the visa application process.
4. We would suggest you to start sending your documents at least 2 weeks before your trip in order to avoid any inconvenience. We also do not recommend you to purchase the flight tickets until you finish with the visa application process.

5. The issuance of your visa does not guarantee your entrance to Mexico as the immigration officers will determine whether to authorize or deny your entry to Mexico after an interview. The migration officers have the last decision to authorize you or not to enter Mexico, we cannot intervene in their decision.

6. Any document that is not issued in Indonesia must be notarized and apostilled or legalized.

7. Foreigners who wish to travel to Mexico to conduct remunerated activities must invariably have an offer of employment. The Mexican institution or person who intends to employ the foreigner must submit the visa application directly to the National Migration Institute in Mexico (INM). The Embassy can only issue a visa if it has been authorized by the INM.