Applicable to foreign nationals who wish to enter Mexico as visitors without permission to engage in paid activities, for a period of up to 180 days.
Requirements:
- A valid passport or identity and travel document in accordance with international law, in original.
- Original proof of legal stay, if the foreign national is not a citizen of the country where the visa is being requested.
- Documents proving any of the following:
- Strong ties to the country of origin.
- Economic solvency.
- Invitation from a public or private organization or institution.
- Truck driver or transport operator intending to enter Mexico solely to load or unload goods.
- Humanitarian reasons.
- Scientific research or sample collection in national territory or Mexican jurisdictional waters, with prior authorization.
- Studies.
- Participation in an event sponsored by the Federal Government or constitutional autonomous bodies, for a maximum duration of 180 days.
Fee: For the application, processing, and possible issuance of the visa: $54.00 USD
Important Information:
Possessing a visa does not guarantee entry into Mexico. It only allows the foreign national to appear at a port of entry to request admission.
Admission is subject to the approval of health and immigration authorities at entry points ("migratory filters"), who may conduct interviews regarding the purpose of the visit and verify compliance with legal requirements (Article 37 of the Migration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).
Applicable to foreign nationals with high economic solvency, frequent travelers, prominent individuals, spouses or partners (or equivalent) of Mexican nationals or temporary/permanent residents, family members of temporary/permanent residents, accredited diplomatic or consular personnel in Mexico, and executives or supervisors of foreign companies with a branch in Mexico or of Mexican companies abroad.
Requirements:
- A valid passport or identity and travel document in accordance with international law, in original.
- Original proof of legal stay, if the foreign national is not a citizen of the country where the visa is being requested.
- Supporting documents for one of the following:
- Economic solvency.
- Frequent traveler.
- Prominent individual.
- Family member of a Mexican national.
- Family member of a temporary or permanent resident.
- Family member of accredited diplomatic or consular personnel.
- Executive/supervisor of a foreign company with a Mexican branch or Mexican company abroad.
Fee: For the application, processing, and possible issuance of the visa: $53.00 USD
Important Information:
Possessing a visa does not guarantee entry into Mexico. It only allows the foreign national to appear at a port of entry to request admission.
Admission is subject to the approval of health and immigration authorities at entry points ("migratory filters"), who may conduct interviews regarding the purpose of the visit and verify compliance with legal requirements (Article 37 of the Migration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).
Applicable to foreign nationals eligible for electronic visa processing under Mexican law, intending to travel by air to Mexico.
Requirements:
- Valid passport proving eligible nationality.
- Completed Electronic Visa Application, with required information.
- Digital photo of applicant’s face (no glasses, white background, like a passport photo), in .jpg, .jpeg, or .png format, 2–5 MB.
- Image of the passport’s data page in .jpg, .jpeg, or .png format, 2–5 MB, clearly visible and properly cropped.
- Travel to Mexico must be by air.
- Fee payment in accordance with Article 22 of the Federal Law on Fees.
Fee: For the application, processing, and possible issuance of the visa: $54.00 USD
Important Information:
Possessing a visa does not guarantee entry into Mexico. It only allows the foreign national to appear at a port of entry to request admission.
Admission is subject to the approval of health and immigration authorities at entry points ("migratory filters"), who may conduct interviews regarding the purpose of the visit and verify compliance with legal requirements (Article 37 of the Migration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).
Applicable to foreign nationals who wish to enter Mexico for adoption purposes, and who are nationals or habitual residents of a Hague Adoption Convention member country or a country with which Mexico has signed an adoption agreement.
Requirements:
- Valid passport, in original.
- Original report of adoptability or pre-assignment issued by the National System for Integral Family Development (DIF), including details of the child or adolescent.
- Original acceptance of the child's assignment and continuation of the adoption process issued by the Central Authority of the receiving State.
- Fee payment as established in the Federal Law on Fees.
Note: Within 30 calendar days of entering Mexico, the foreign national must apply for the visitor card for adoption purposes at the National Migration Institute (INM).
Fee: For the application, processing, and possible issuance of the visa: $53.00 USD
Important Information:
Possessing a visa does not guarantee entry into Mexico. It only allows the foreign national to appear at a port of entry to request admission.
Admission is subject to the approval of health and immigration authorities at entry points ("migratory filters"), who may conduct interviews regarding the purpose of the visit and verify compliance with legal requirements (Article 37 of the Migration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).
Applicable to foreign nationals who wish to enter Mexico to stay for more than 180 days and up to 4 years.
This visa allows employment if the salary is paid from abroad.
If the applicant has a job offer in Mexico and will receive salary in Mexican territory, the employer must first obtain authorization from the National Migration Institute.
Requirements:
- Valid passport, in original.
- Original proof of legal stay, if not a national of the country where the visa is requested.
- Supporting documents for one of the following:
- Economic solvency.
- Scientific research in Mexican jurisdictional waters.
- Invitation from a public or private organization.
- Under a legal international mobility instrument.
- Family unity.
- Property ownership in Mexico.
- Investment in Mexico.
Note: Within 30 calendar days of entering Mexico, the foreign national must apply for the Temporary Residence Card.
Fee: For the application, processing, and possible issuance of the visa: $54.00 USD
Important Information:
Possessing a visa does not guarantee entry into Mexico. It only allows the foreign national to appear at a port of entry to request admission.
Admission is subject to the approval of health and immigration authorities at entry points ("migratory filters"), who may conduct interviews regarding the purpose of the visit and verify compliance with legal requirements (Article 37 of the Migration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).
Applicable to foreign nationals who wish to enter Mexico to study as a temporary resident student.
This visa allows the applicant to request authorization to work from the National Migration Institute (INM).
Requirements:
- Valid passport, in original.
- Original proof of legal stay, if not a national of the country where the visa is requested.
- Supporting documents for one of the following:
- Proof of enrollment in an academic institution.
- Under an international legal mobility instrument.
Financial solvency may be demonstrated by the applicant, their parents or guardians (under 25 years old), or via a scholarship confirmation letter or bank/financial documentation.
Note: Within 30 calendar days of entering Mexico, the foreign national must apply for the Temporary Student Residence Card.
Fee: For the application, processing, and possible issuance of the visa: $54.00 USD
Important Information:
Possessing a visa does not guarantee entry into Mexico. It only allows the foreign national to appear at a port of entry to request admission.
Admission is subject to the approval of health and immigration authorities at entry points ("migratory filters"), who may conduct interviews regarding the purpose of the visit and verify compliance with legal requirements (Article 37 of the Migration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).
Applicable to foreign nationals who wish to reside in Mexico indefinitely.
Requirements:
- Valid passport, in original.
- Original proof of legal stay, if not a national of the country where the visa is requested.
- Supporting documents for one of the following:
- Retirees or pensioners.
- Family unity.
- Points-based system.
Note: Within 30 calendar days of entering Mexico, the foreign national must apply for the Permanent Residence Card at the National Migration Institute (INM).
Fee: For the application, processing, and possible issuance of the visa: $54.00 USD
Important Information:
Possessing a visa does not guarantee entry into Mexico. It only allows the foreign national to appear at a port of entry to request admission.
Admission is subject to the approval of health and immigration authorities at entry points ("migratory filters"), who may conduct interviews regarding the purpose of the visit and verify compliance with legal requirements (Article 37 of the Migration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).
The following types of visas must first be authorized by the INM:
- Visitor Visa Without Permission to Engage in Paid Activities – for humanitarian reasons.
- Visitor Visa With Permission to Engage in Paid Activities – based on a job offer.
- Temporary Resident Visa – based on a job offer or family unity.
- Permanent Resident Visa – based on the points-based system, family unity, or recognition as a refugee.
For more information on visa types processed through the INM: INM Official Website – Procedures
Note: Once the INM has issued the authorization, the applicant must visit a Mexican Embassy or Consulate with the required documentation for the consular interview and visa issuance.
Fees:
- Visitor Visa with permission to engage in paid activities (Job Offer Visa): $313.00 USD
- For the application, processing, and possible issuance of the visa: $54.00 USD
Important Information:
Possessing a visa does not guarantee entry into Mexico. It only allows the foreign national to appear at a port of entry to request admission.
Admission is subject to the approval of health and immigration authorities at entry points ("migratory filters"), who may conduct interviews regarding the purpose of the visit and verify compliance with legal requirements (Article 37 of the Migration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).