What is this visa?
This is a visa for foreign nationals who wish to visit Mexico without engaging in remunerated activities, for a maximum period of 180 days.
Validity and Permitted Entries:
- Validity: Up to 180 days.
- Entries: Multiple entries during the visa’s validity.
Exceptions
Immigration Facilitation for Traveling to Mexico
1. Who can enter without a Mexican visa:
- Holders of valid and current multiple-entry visas from the United States, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, or Schengen countries.
- Permanent residents of those territories or Pacific Alliance countries.
Requirements:
Please note that all documents are subject to verification. The process must be carried out in person; therefore, it is not possible to submit your documents via courier, mail, or a third party.
1. Payment of processing fee:
Visa applications at the Embassy of Mexico incur a non-refundable fee in Naira equivalent to $54.00 USD, which must be deposited directly into the Embassy’s bank account.
2. Application form:
Submit the printed and duly completed and signed visa application form in person, as biometric data (photograph and fingerprints) are 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, with a white background, no glasses, and the face fully visible. Passport size: between 32x26mm and 39x31mm.
5. Document proving legal stay:
If you wish to submit your application at this Embassy, you must provide proof of legal residence in Nigeria or any other country within our jurisdiction, including Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Republic of Congo, Gabon, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Niger, and Togo.
To find the Mexican Embassy or Consulate closest to your residence:
6. Additional documents:
You must provide documents proving one of the following conditions:
A) Proof of Local Roots
1. Property Ownership:
- Original and copy of the registered public deed in your name, with a minimum age of 2 years.
- Original and copy of proof of stable employment with at least 2 years of tenure.
2. Ownership or Participation in Businesses:
- Original and copy of the registered public deed in your name, with a minimum age of 2 years.
- Original and copy of a document proving ownership or participation in businesses issued by the competent authorities of the respective country, with a minimum age of 2 years.
B) Economic Solvency
1. Monthly Income:
- Original and copy of documents proving employment or pension with tax-free income equivalent to $1,359.34 USD for the last 3 months.
- Original and copy of proof of stable employment with a minimum tenure of 1 year.
2. Bank Accounts:
- Original and copy of investment proofs or monthly average balance equivalent to $4,078.01 USD for the last 3 months.
3. Students:
- Original and copy of a certificate of enrollment from a higher education institution.
- Original and copy of proof of monthly income equivalent to $815.60 USD for the past three months.
C) Invitation by a Mexican Organization or Institution
1. Invitation Letter:
The Mexican organization must submit a letter of responsibility including:
- Full name and nationality of the applicant.
- Official information and registration of the organization (if applicable).
- Purpose of the public or private organization or institution.
- Complete address and contact details of the organization or institution.
- Details of the activity to be carried out in Mexico, duration, and commitment to cover maintenance and return of the invitee.
- Copy of official ID with a signature and photograph of the person signing the letter.
PRINTED COPIES OF AN ORIGINAL LETTER SENT TO THE APPLICANT VIA EMAIL OR DIGITALLY SIGNED LETTERS ARE NOT VALID.
2. Mexican Organization’s Financial Resources:
Documents proving a monthly average balance equivalent to $13,593.37 USD for the last 12 months.
(Mexican Public institutions and educational institutions belonging to the National Educational System are not required to prove financial solvency.)
3. Experience and Skills:
Documents proving your ability or experience to carry out the activity for which you were invited.
D) Studies for a Duration of Less Than 180 Days
1. Acceptance Letter:
Original and copy of the acceptance letter issued by an educational institution of the National Educational System in Mexico, including:
Full name and nationality of the applicant.
Level, degree, and area of study to be undertaken.
Name of the course or academic activity. - Start and end dates of the course or academic activity.
Tuition cost for the course or academic activity.
Identification and official registration details of the institution.
PRINTED COPIES OF AN ORIGINAL LETTER SENT TO THE APPLICANT VIA EMAIL OR DIGITALLY SIGNED LETTERS ARE NOT VALID.
2. Proof of Financial Solvency:
You must demonstrate resources to cover tuition, accommodation, and living expenses during your stay through:
- Option 1: Original and copy of investment proofs or bank account statements with a monthly average balance equivalent to $2,039.01 USD for the last 3 months.
- Option 2: Original and copy of documents proving employment, pension, or scholarship with tax-free income equivalent to $1,359.34 USD for the last 3 months.
Important: Financial solvency can be proven by:
- The applicant.
- Parents, spouse, partner, or equivalent figure.
- Legal guardian or person with parental authority.
- Letter from the educational institution confirming that the applicant has a scholarship.
- Document from a financial institution proving funding.
E) Authorization (Religious Activities)
If you wish to travel to Mexico to participate in religious activities, you must include in your visa application a document called "Authorization" issued by the Mexican Ministry of the Interior.
For more information, visit the following link.
7. Participate in a Consular Interview
Additional Information:
Minors
Minors under 18 must present:
1. Birth Certificate:
- Minors must present their birth certificate as part of the requirements.
2. Accompaniment:
- Minors must be accompanied by both parents or legal guardians at the visa appointment.
- If minors are not traveling with both parents or guardians, they must present a notarized authorization.
- The authorization must include copies of the official IDs of both parents or guardians.
3. Unaccompanied Minors:
- These requirements also apply to minors traveling alone.
Special Situations:
If traveling with only one parent or guardian, or if one parent is single, widowed, or divorced, legal documents justifying the situation must be presented.
Recommendations
- It is essential to verify with your airline that you have all the necessary documents for your transit and final destination, including visas or other immigration requirements that may apply. This will ensure your trip proceeds smoothly and in compliance with the regulations of the countries involved.