Visa for Temporary resident with work permit

A temporary resident visa with work permit (work visa) will allow the applicant to enter Mexico, receive a temporary resident card and undertake paid activities in the country.

The visa is valid for six months and includes one entry. Once the applicant arrives to Mexico, he or she must present their visa at the National Migration Institute (INM) within  30 days of its arrival in order to receive a Temporary Resident Card which will allow the applicant to stay in the country for up to four years, depending on their contract and other circumstances.

All temporary resident visas with work permit must be requested by the employer in Mexico directly with the National Migration Institute (INM).

Once the INM has authorized the request, the applicants must schedule an appointment for an interview at the relevant Consular Section.

Requirement

  1.  Visa application form
  2. Passport and copy of any page that includes personal information
  3. Valid Visa or Zairyu card for non-Japanese citizens
  4. NUT confirmation letter. Approval letter issued by the “Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM)” where the “Número Único de Tramite” or “NUT ” is indicated.
  5. One colour picture (3 cm × 4 cm), front view, with no eyeglasses and white background
  6. Application fee. Non-refundable if not approved.

Important information to know

  • The visa is valid for six months and includes one entry.
  • Once the applicant arrives to Mexico, he or she must present their visa at the National Migration Institute (INM) within the first 30 days of arrival, in order to receive a Temporary Resident Card which will allow the applicants to stay in the country for up to four years, depending on their contract and other circumstances.
  • Documents must be submitted in original and a copy.
  • Documents that are not in Spanish or English need to be accompanied by a translation in Spanish.
  • On a general basis, the visa will be ready on the same day of the appointment but this is not guaranteed.
  • The physical presence of the applicant at the Consular Section of the Embassy is an absolute requirement.
  • The documents submitted to apply for the Mexican visa will not be returned.
  • Each procedure is different, so complementary documents may be requested.
  • This embassy has the right to deny the visa application to the person even if he/she brings the complete requirements. The authorization of the visa is decision of the Embassy. 

Applicants must schedule an appointment.

Appointments for visa interview can be made by email. Please send the following information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Name
  • Date of birth
  • NUT number
  • Place of birth
  • Country of Citizenship
  • Telephone number in Japan
  • Desired date (until three choices)

Visa interviews will be held on weekday mornings. Depending on the availability of reservations, we may not be able to meet your request for an interview date.