Requirements:
Please note that all documents are subject to verification. The process is done in person, so it is not possible to submit your documents via courier, mail, or through a third party.
1. Payment of the visa fee:
Visa applications at the Embassy of Mexico have a non-refundable charge in Nairas, equivalent to $54.00 USD, which must be deposited directly into the Embassy’s bank account.
2. Application form:
Submit the printed visa application form in person, duly completed and signed, as biometric information (photograph and fingerprints) is required.
3. Valid passport:
Original and a copy of your passport or travel and identity document valid under international law, with at least 6 months of validity before its expiration date.
4. Recent photograph:
- One color photograph, white background, without glasses, and with a visible face. Passport size: between 32x26mm and 39x31mm.
5. Document proving legal stay:
If you wish to apply at this Embassy, you must provide proof of legal residence in Nigeria or any other country within our jurisdiction, which includes: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Gabon, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Niger, and Togo.
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6. INM approval letter:
- Copy of the approval letter issued by the "National Institute of Migration (INM)" indicating the "Unique Processing Number (NUT)."
7. Documentation for job offers:
- If the NUT was issued for a job offer, the applicant must present documentation proving the experience, skills, or knowledge necessary to perform the activity for which they have been invited to participate.
8. Attend a consular interview and be approved
Additional Information:
Minors under 18 years must present:
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Birth Certificate:
- Minors must present their birth certificate as part of the requirements.
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Accompaniment:
- Minors must be accompanied by both parents or their legal guardians to the visa appointment.
- If minors are not traveling with both parents or guardians, they must present an authorization issued before a notary public.
- The authorization must include copies of both parents’ or guardians’ official identifications.
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Unaccompanied Minors:
- These requirements also apply to minors traveling alone.
Special Situations:
- In cases where a minor is traveling with only one parent or guardian, or if one parent is single, widowed, or divorced, corresponding legal documents must be presented to justify the situation.
- It is essential to check with your airline that you have all necessary documents for your transit and final destination, including visas or other migration requirements that may apply. This will ensure your trip proceeds smoothly and in compliance with the regulations of the countries involved.