VISAS

 If you are a Czech citizen, a citizen of the Schengen Area, UK, USA, Canada or Japan or if you have a permanent residence permit for any of those countries, or if you have a valid visa for UK, USA, Canada or Japan, you DO NOT REQUIRE A VISA to visit Mexico under the following conditions:

  • The purpose of your visit is tourism, education or business.

  • The duration of your stay does not exceed 180 days.

  • You will not receive any remuneration at all from Mexico.

However, it is necessary to have: A valid passport with more than 6 months of validity (Mexican authorities require a passport to be valid for the duration of the stay in Mexico, but the transit countries and airline companies may have other requirements).

Permanent residents in Czech Republic must prove their permanent resident status to the immigration officer in Mexico at the port of entry, by having the word “Permanent” stated on their residence permit or by a letter of the immigration authorities of the Schengen country where they reside, stating his status as “Permanent Resident”. 

Please notice that the Immigration Authorities at the port of entry may request certain documents to verify the purpose of your visit depending on the activity you will undertake in Mexico.

 

OTHER NATIONALITIES, VISA INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

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VISITOR VISAS 

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Visa de Visitante sin permiso para realizar actividades remuneradas

 Aplicable a personas extranjeras que pretendan internarse a México en la condición de estancia de visitante sin permiso para realizar actividades remuneradas, por un periodo de hasta 180 días.

Requisitos:

 

  1. Pasaporte o documento de identidad y viaje que sea válido conforme al derecho internacional y vigente, en original;
  2. Original del documento que acredite su legal estancia, si la persona extranjera no es nacional del país donde solicita la visa, y
  • Presentar los documentos que acrediten alguno de los siguientes supuestos:
    1. Solvencia económica.
    2. Invitación de una organización o institución pública o privada.
    3. La persona chofer u operadora de transporte de carga y que pretenda ingresar al territorio nacional con el único objeto de cargar o descargar mercancías.
    4. Causa humanitaria.
    5. Investigación científica o recolección de muestras en territorio nacional o aguas jurisdiccionales del país, previa obtención de las autorizaciones de las autoridades nacionales competentes en aguas de jurisdicción territorial.
    6. Participación en un evento auspiciado o patrocinado por la Administración Pública Federal, así como por los órganos constitucionales autónomos por una temporalidad máxima a 180 días.

 

Pago de derechos:

Por la recepción, solicitud, y en su caso, autorización de la visa 54.00 USD

Solicitud de Cita:

Una vez que reúna los requisitos necesarios para solicitar su visa, deberá agendar una cita a través del portal “MiConsulado”  https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/ o https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/citas-consulares.

Sitio en donde los solicitantes deberán seleccionar el trámite requerido y solicitar su cita, en la Embajada o Consulado de México donde se presentará.  

Información importante: Contar con una visa no garantiza el ingreso a territorio nacional. Sólo permite que la persona extranjera se presente en el punto de entrada para solicitar su ingreso al país.

El ingreso o internación a México está condicionada a la aprobación de las autoridades sanitarias y migratorias en los puntos de entrada al país, conocidos como filtros migratorios, quienes podrán en todo momento, realizar una entrevista acerca del motivo de su viaje y verificar los requisitos establecidos en las disposiciones jurídicas aplicables (artículo 37 de la Ley de Migración y 60 de su Reglamento).

Visa de Visitante sin permiso para realizar actividades remuneradas (Larga duración)

Aplicable a personas extranjeras con amplia solvencia económica, viajeros frecuentes, personas prominentes, cónyuge, concubina o concubinario o figura equivalente de mexicano o de residente temporal o residente permanente, familiar de residente temporal o residente permanente, o de funcionario diplomático o consular acreditado en México y supervisores de una empresa extranjera con filial en territorio nacional o personal ejecutivo de filiales u oficinas comerciales de empresas mexicanas en el extranjero que deseen internarse a México en la condición de estancia de visitante sin permiso para realizar actividades remuneradas y que no tengan como propósito residir en territorio nacional.

Requisitos: 

  1. Pasaporte o documento de identidad y viaje que sea válido conforme al derecho internacional y vigente, en original.
  2. Original del documento que acredite su legal estancia, si la persona extranjera no es nacional del país donde solicita la visa.
  • Presentar los documentos que acrediten alguno de los siguientes supuestos:
    1. Solvencia económica.
    2. Viajero Frecuente.
    3. Persona prominente.
    4. Familiar de mexicano.
    5. Familiar de persona extranjera residente temporal o residente permanente.
    6. Familiar de funcionario o funcionaria diplomático o consular acreditado en México portador de pasaporte ordinario.
    7. Supervisor de empresa extranjera con filial en territorio nacional o personal ejecutivo de oficinas comerciales o empresas mexicanas en el exterior.

 

Pago de derechos:

Por la recepción, solicitud, y en su caso, autorización de la visa 53.00 USD

Solicitud de Cita:

Una vez que reúna los requisitos necesarios para solicitar su visa, deberá agendar una cita a través del portal “MiConsulado”  https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/ o https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/citas-consulares.

Sitio en donde los solicitantes deberán seleccionar el trámite requerido y solicitar su cita, en la Embajada o Consulado de México donde se presentará.  

Información importante: Contar con una visa no garantiza el ingreso a territorio nacional. Sólo permite que la persona extranjera se presente en el punto de entrada para solicitar su ingreso al país.

El ingreso o internación a México está condicionada a la aprobación de las autoridades sanitarias y migratorias en los puntos de entrada al país, conocidos como filtros migratorios, quienes podrán en todo momento, realizar una entrevista acerca del motivo de su viaje y verificar los requisitos establecidos en las disposiciones jurídicas aplicables (artículo 37 de la Ley de Migración y 60 de su Reglamento).

 

Visa de Visitante sin permiso para realizar actividades remuneradas (Visa Electrónica)

Aplicable a la persona extranjera de nacionalidad a la que el Estado mexicano le permita tramitar y obtener la visa por medios y registros electrónicos, cuando pretenda viajar a México por vía aérea para internarse en la condición de estancia de Visitante sin permiso para realizar actividades remuneradas.

 Requisitos:

 

  1. Pasaporte o documento de identidad y viaje vigente, que sea válido conforme al derecho internacional y que acredite tener una nacionalidad a la que el Estado mexicano permita obtener la Visa Electrónica.
  2. Llenar la solicitud de Visa Electrónica, proporcionando la información requerida por la autoridad migratoria.
  • Fotografía digital del rostro de la persona solicitante sin lentes, con fondo blanco similar a la foto del pasaporte o documento de identidad y viaje, en formato .jpg, .jpeg o .png, y con peso de 2 a 5 MB.
  1. Imagen de la hoja de datos del pasaporte o documento de identidad y viaje en formato .jpg, .jpeg o .png, y con peso de 2 a 5 MB, rectificando que la imagen no salga de los parámetros de la hoja de datos del documento y se visualice correctamente.
  2. Viajar a México por vía aérea.
  3. Pago de derechos se efectuará de conformidad con lo normado en el artículo 22 de la Ley Federal de Derechos vigente.

 

Pago de derechos:

Por la recepción, solicitud, y en su caso, autorización de la visa 54.00 USD

Información importante: Contar con una visa no garantiza el ingreso a territorio nacional. Sólo permite que la persona extranjera se presente en el punto de entrada para solicitar su ingreso al país.

El ingreso o internación a México está condicionada a la aprobación de las autoridades sanitarias y migratorias en los puntos de entrada al país, conocidos como filtros migratorios, quienes podrán en todo momento, realizar una entrevista acerca del motivo de su viaje y verificar los requisitos establecidos en las disposiciones jurídicas aplicables (artículo 37 de la Ley de Migración y 60 de su Reglamento).

  

Visa de Visitante para realizar trámites de adopción

Aplicable a personas extranjeras que pretendan internarse a México en la condición de estancia de Visitante con fines de adopción y que sean nacionales o residentes habituales de un país miembro de la Convención de la Haya sobre la Protección de Menores y la Cooperación en Materia de Adopción Internacional o de un país con el que México haya suscrito un convenio en la materia.

Requisitos:

 

  1. Pasaporte o documento de identidad y viaje que sea válido conforme al derecho internacional y vigente, en original;
  2. Original del Informe de adoptabilidad o preasignación emitido por el Sistema Nacional para el Desarrollo Integral de la Familia, en la que se señale información sobre la identidad del niño, niña o adolescente;
  • Original de aceptación de la asignación del menor y de continuación del procedimiento de adopción que emita la Autoridad Central del Estado Receptor en el que se exprese su voluntad y la de los solicitantes para continuar con el procedimiento de adopción, y
  1. Pago de derechos por la recepción, estudio de la solicitud y, en su caso, la autorización de la visa de conformidad con lo establecido en la Ley Federal de Derechos.

NOTA: Dentro de los siguientes 30 días naturales contados a partir de su ingreso a territorio nacional, la persona extranjera deberá obtener ante el Instituto Nacional de Migración la tarjeta de visitante con fines de adopción.

Pago de derechos:

Por la recepción, solicitud, y en su caso, autorización de la visa 54.00 USD

Solicitud de Cita:

Una vez que reúna los requisitos necesarios para solicitar su visa, deberá agendar una cita a través del portal “MiConsulado”  https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/ o https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/citas-consulares.

Sitio en donde los solicitantes deberán seleccionar el trámite requerido y solicitar su cita, en la Embajada o Consulado de México donde se presentará.  

Información importante: Contar con una visa no garantiza el ingreso a territorio nacional. Sólo permite que la persona extranjera se presente en el punto de entrada para solicitar su ingreso al país.

El ingreso o internación a México está condicionada a la aprobación de las autoridades sanitarias y migratorias en los puntos de entrada al país, conocidos como filtros migratorios, quienes podrán en todo momento, realizar una entrevista acerca del motivo de su viaje y verificar los requisitos establecidos en las disposiciones jurídicas aplicables (artículo 37 de la Ley de Migración y 60 de su Reglamento).

Visa de Residencia Temporal

Aplicable a personas extranjeras que pretendan internarse a México en la condición de estancia de residente temporal con el objeto de permanecer por un tiempo mayor a 180 días y no mayor que 4 años.

Este tipo de visa le permite al extranjero trabajar en nuestro país, siempre y cuando salario que perciba sea pagado en el extranjero.

En caso de contar con una oferta de empleo en México y recibir su salario en territorio nacional, la empresa o persona física deberá gestionar, de manera previa, directamente ante el Instituto Nacional de Migración la autorización para la expedición de visa del extranjero.

Requisitos: 

  1. Pasaporte o documento de identidad y viaje que sea válido conforme al derecho internacional y vigente, en original;
  2. Original del documento que acredite su legal estancia, si la persona extranjera no es nacional del país donde solicita la visa, y
  • Presentar los documentos que acrediten alguno de los siguientes supuestos:
    1. Solvencia económica.
    2. Investigación científica en aguas jurisdiccionales de México.
    3. Invitación de una organización o de una institución pública o privada.
    4. Al amparo de un instrumento jurídico internacional de movilidad de personas.
    5. Unidad Familiar.
    6. Bienes inmuebles en territorio nacional.

 

NOTA: En cualquier caso, la persona extranjera deberá tramitar dentro de los siguientes 30 días naturales contados a partir de su ingreso al territorio nacional, la tarjeta de residencia que acredite su estancia legal y le permita permanecer en territorio nacional.

Pago de derechos:

Por la recepción, solicitud, y en su caso, autorización de la visa 54.00 USD

Solicitud de Cita:

Una vez que reúna los requisitos necesarios para solicitar su visa, deberá agendar una cita a través del portal “MiConsulado”  https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/ o https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/citas-consulares.

Sitio en donde los solicitantes deberán seleccionar el trámite requerido y solicitar su cita, en la Embajada o Consulado de México donde se presentará.  

Información importante: Contar con una visa no garantiza el ingreso a territorio nacional. Sólo permite que la persona extranjera se presente en el punto de entrada para solicitar su ingreso al país.

El ingreso o internación a México está condicionada a la aprobación de las autoridades sanitarias y migratorias en los puntos de entrada al país, conocidos como filtros migratorios, quienes podrán en todo momento, realizar una entrevista acerca del motivo de su viaje y verificar los requisitos establecidos en las disposiciones jurídicas aplicables (artículo 37 de la Ley de Migración y 60 de su Reglamento).

  

Visa de Residente Temporal Estudiante

Aplicable a personas extranjeras que pretendan internarse a México en la condición de estancia de residente temporal estudiante.

El extranjero que cuenta con la condición de estancia de Residente Temporal Estudiante podrá solicitar al Instituto Nacional de Migración autorización para desempeñar actividades remuneradas en territorio nacional.

 Requisitos: 

  1. Pasaporte o documento de identidad y viaje que sea válido conforme al derecho internacional y vigente, en original;
  2. Original del documento que acredite su legal estancia, si la persona extranjera no es nacional del país donde solicita la visa, y
  • Presentar los documentos que acrediten alguno de los siguientes supuestos:
    1. Estudios
    2. Al amparo de un Instrumento jurídico internacional de movilidad de personas

La solvencia podrá ser acreditada por el solicitante, por sus padres o por quien ejerza la patria potestad o la tutela, siempre que no sean mayores de veinticinco años, o con carta de la institución educativa que acredite que ha sido beneficiario de una beca o documento de una institución bancaria o financiera que acredite que cuenta con el financiamiento.

Nota: La tarjeta de residencia temporal estudiante que acredite su estancia legal y le permita permanecer en territorio nacional se deberá tramitar dentro de los siguientes 30 días naturales contados a partir de su ingreso al territorio nacional.

Pago de derechos:

Por la recepción, solicitud, y en su caso, autorización de la visa 54.00 USD

 

Solicitud de Cita:

Una vez que reúna los requisitos necesarios para solicitar su visa, deberá agendar una cita a través del portal “MiConsulado”  https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/ o https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/citas-consulares.

Sitio en donde los solicitantes deberán seleccionar el trámite requerido y solicitar su cita, en la Embajada o Consulado de México donde se presentará.  

Información importante: Contar con una visa no garantiza el ingreso a territorio nacional. Sólo permite que la persona extranjera se presente en el punto de entrada para solicitar su ingreso al país.

El ingreso o internación a México está condicionada a la aprobación de las autoridades sanitarias y migratorias en los puntos de entrada al país, conocidos como filtros migratorios, quienes podrán en todo momento, realizar una entrevista acerca del motivo de su viaje y verificar los requisitos establecidos en las disposiciones jurídicas aplicables (artículo 37 de la Ley de Migración y 60 de su Reglamento).

Visa de Residencia Permanente

Aplicable a personas extranjeras que pretendan internarse en la condición de estancia de residente permanente.

Requisitos: 

  1. Pasaporte o documento de identidad y viaje que sea válido conforme al derecho internacional y vigente, en original;
  2. Original del documento que acredite su legal estancia, si la persona extranjera no es nacional del país donde solicita la visa, y
  • Presentar los documentos que acrediten alguno de los siguientes supuestos:
  1. Jubilados o pensionados
  2. Unidad familiar
  3. Sistema de puntos

 

Nota: La tarjeta de residencia que acredite su estancia legal y le permita permanecer en territorio nacional se deberá tramitar ante el Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM) dentro de los siguientes 30 días naturales contados a partir de su ingreso al territorio nacional.

Pago de derechos:

Por la recepción, solicitud, y en su caso, autorización de la visa 54.00 USD

 

Solicitud de Cita:

 Una vez que reúna los requisitos necesarios para solicitar su visa, deberá agendar una cita a través del portal “MiConsulado”  https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/ o https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/citas-consulares.

Sitio en donde los solicitantes deberán seleccionar el trámite requerido y solicitar su cita, en la Embajada o Consulado de México donde se presentará.  

Información importante: Contar con una visa no garantiza el ingreso a territorio nacional. Sólo permite que la persona extranjera se presente en el punto de entrada para solicitar su ingreso al país.

El ingreso o internación a México está condicionada a la aprobación de las autoridades sanitarias y migratorias en los puntos de entrada al país, conocidos como filtros migratorios, quienes podrán en todo momento, realizar una entrevista acerca del motivo de su viaje y verificar los requisitos establecidos en las disposiciones jurídicas aplicables (artículo 37 de la Ley de Migración y 60 de su Reglamento).

  

Tipos de Visas solicitadas ante el Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM)

 

  • Visa de Visitante sin permiso para realizar actividades remuneradas, cuando es solicitada por razones humanitarias
  • Visa de Visitante con permiso para realizar actividades remuneradas, cuando es solicitada por oferta de empleo.
  • Visa de Residencia temporal, cuando es solicitada por oferta de empleo o por unidad familiar.
  • Visa de Residencia permanente, cuando es solicitada por sistema de puntos, por unidad familiar o por derivación del reconocimiento de la condición de refugiado.

 En esta sección podrá encontrar información general sobre los tipos de visas que existen para personas extranjeras y que se tramitan inicialmente ante el Instituto Nacional de Migración:

https://www.inm.gob.mx/mpublic/publico/inm-tramites.html?h_dsplp02=es

Nota: Una vez obtenida la autorización por parte del IMN, la persona extranjera o interesada, deberá acudir a la Embajada o Consulado de México con los requisitos necesarios para entrevista consular y expedición de su visa.

Pago de derechos:

Aplica exclusivamente en el caso de la visa de visitante con permiso para realizar actividades remuneradas (Visa por oferta de Empleo)  

Visitante con permiso para realizar actividades remuneradas 313.00

Por la recepción, solicitud, y en su caso, autorización de la visa 54.00 USD

 

Solicitud de Cita:

Una vez que reúna los requisitos necesarios para solicitar su visa, deberá agendar una cita a través del portal “MiConsulado”  https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/ o https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/citas-consulares.

Sitio en donde los solicitantes deberán seleccionar el trámite requerido y solicitar su cita, en la Embajada o Consulado de México donde se presentará.  

Información importante: Contar con una visa no garantiza el ingreso a territorio nacional. Sólo permite que la persona extranjera se presente en el punto de entrada para solicitar su ingreso al país.

El ingreso o internación a México está condicionada a la aprobación de las autoridades sanitarias y migratorias en los puntos de entrada al país, conocidos como filtros migratorios, quienes podrán en todo momento, realizar una entrevista acerca del motivo de su viaje y verificar los requisitos establecidos en las disposiciones jurídicas aplicables (artículo 37 de la Ley de Migración y 60 de su Reglamento).

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Visitor Visa without permission to engage in paid activities

Applicable to foreign nationals who intend to enter Mexico as visitors without permission to engage in paid activities for a period of up to 180 days.

Requirements:

I. Passport or identity and travel document that is valid under international law and currently in force, in original form;
II. Original document proving legal residence, if the foreign national is not a citizen of the country where the visa is being requested; and
III. Documents proving any of the following:
a) Arraigo (roots).
b) Financial solvency.
c) Invitation from a public or private organization or institution.
d) The person is a driver or freight transport operator and intends to enter the national territory for the sole purpose of loading or unloading goods.
e) Humanitarian cause.
f) Scientific research or collection of samples in the national territory or jurisdictional waters of the country, after obtaining authorisation from the competent national authorities in territorial waters.
g) Studies.
h) Participation in an event sponsored or supported by the Federal Public Administration, as well as by autonomous constitutional bodies, for a maximum period of 180 days.

Payment of fees:

For the receipt, application, and, where applicable, authorization of the visa: $54.00 USD

Appointment Request:

Once you have met the requirements to apply for your visa, you must schedule an appointment through the “MiConsulado” portal https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/ or https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/citas-consulares.
On this website, applicants must select the required procedure and request an appointment at the Mexican Embassy or Consulate where they will be presenting themselves.

Important information: Having a visa does not guarantee entry into the country. It only allows the foreign national to present themselves at the point of entry to request entry into the country.
Entry into Mexico is subject to approval by the health and immigration authorities at the country's points of entry, known as immigration filters, who may at any time conduct an interview about the reason for your trip and verify the requirements established in the applicable legal provisions (Article 37 of the Immigration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).

Visitor Visa without permission to engage in paid activities (Long-term)

Applicable to foreign nationals with ample financial solvency, frequent travelers, prominent individuals, spouses, common-law spouses, or equivalent figures of Mexican nationals or temporary or permanent residents, family members of temporary or permanent residents, or of diplomatic or consular officials accredited in Mexico, and supervisors of a foreign company with a subsidiary in national territory or executive personnel of subsidiaries or commercial offices of Mexican companies abroad who wish to enter Mexico as visitors without permission to engage in remunerated activities and who do not intend to reside in national territory.

Requirements:

I. Passport or identity and travel document that is valid under international law and currently in force, in original form.
II. Original document proving legal residence, if the foreigner is not a national of the country where the visa is being requested.
III. Submit documents proving any of the following:
a) Financial solvency.
b) Frequent traveler.
c) Prominent person.
d) Relative of a Mexican citizen.
e) Relative of a temporary or permanent resident foreigner.
f) Relative of a diplomatic or consular official accredited in Mexico who holds an ordinary passport.
g) Supervisor of a foreign company with a subsidiary in Mexico or executive staff of Mexican commercial offices or companies abroad.

Payment of fees:

For the receipt, application, and, where applicable, authorization of the visa: $53.00 USD

Appointment request:

Once you meet the requirements to apply for your visa, you must schedule an appointment through the “MiConsulado” portal https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/ or https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/citas-consulares.
On this website, applicants must select the required procedure and request an appointment at the Mexican Embassy or Consulate where they will be presenting themselves.

Important information: Having a visa does not guarantee entry into the country. It only allows the foreign national to present themselves at the point of entry to request entry into the country.
Entry into Mexico is subject to approval by the health and immigration authorities at the country's points of entry, known as immigration filters, who may at any time conduct an interview about the reason for your trip and verify the requirements established in the applicable legal provisions (Article 37 of the Immigration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).

Visitor Visa without permission to engage in paid activities (Electronic Visa)

Applicable to foreign nationals whose nationality allows them to apply for and obtain a visa through electronic means and records, when they intend to travel to Mexico by air to enter the country as a Visitor without permission to engage in paid activities.


Requirements:

I. Passport or valid identity and travel document, which is valid under international law and proves that the applicant has a nationality that allows them to obtain an Electronic Visa from the Mexican government.
II. Complete the Electronic Visa application, providing the information required by the immigration authority.
III. Digital photograph of the applicant's face without glasses, with a white background similar to the photo on the passport or identity and travel document, in .jpg, .jpeg, or .png format, and with a file size of 2 to 5 MB.
IV. Image of the data page of the passport or identity and travel document in .jpg, .jpeg, or .png format, with a file size of 2 to 5 MB, ensuring that the image does not exceed the parameters of the document's data page and is displayed correctly.
V. Travel to Mexico by air.
VI. Payment of fees shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Article 22 of the Federal Law on Fees in force.

Payment of fees:

For the receipt, application, and, where applicable, authorization of the visa: $54.00 USD

Important information: Having a visa does not guarantee entry into the country. It only allows the foreigner to present themselves at the point of entry to request entry into the country.
Entry into Mexico is subject to approval by the health and immigration authorities at the country's points of entry, known as immigration filters, who may at any time conduct an interview about the reason for your trip and verify the requirements established in the applicable legal provisions (Article 37 of the Immigration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).

Visitor Visa for Adoption Procedures

Applicable to foreign nationals who intend to enter Mexico as visitors for the purpose of adoption and who are nationals or habitual residents of a country that is a member of the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption or of a country with which Mexico has signed an agreement on the matter.

Requirements:

I. Passport or identity and travel document that is valid under international law and currently in force, in original form;
II. Original copy of the adoptability or pre-assignment report issued by the National System for Integral Family Development, containing information on the identity of the child or adolescent;
III. Original acceptance of the assignment of the minor and continuation of the adoption procedure issued by the Central Authority of the Receiving State, expressing its willingness and that of the applicants to continue with the adoption procedure; and
IV. Payment of fees for the receipt, review of the application, and, where applicable, authorization of the visa in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Law on Fees.

NOTE: Within 30 calendar days of entering the country, the foreign national must obtain a visitor card for adoption purposes from the National Institute of Migration.

Payment of fees:

For the receipt, application, and, where applicable, authorization of the visa: $54.00 USD

Appointment request:

Once you have met the requirements to apply for your visa, you must schedule an appointment through the “MiConsulado” portal https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/ or https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/citas-consulares.
On this website, applicants must select the required procedure and request an appointment at the Mexican Embassy or Consulate where they will be presenting themselves.

Important information: Having a visa does not guarantee entry into the country. It only allows the foreign national to present themselves at the point of entry to request entry into the country.
Entry into Mexico is subject to approval by the health and immigration authorities at the country's points of entry, known as immigration filters, who may at any time conduct an interview about the reason for your trip and verify the requirements established in the applicable legal provisions (Article 37 of the Immigration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).

Temporary Residence Visa

Applicable to foreign nationals who wish to enter Mexico as temporary residents for a period of more than 180 days and no more than four years.

This type of visa allows the foreigner to work in our country, provided that the salary they receive is paid abroad.

If they have a job offer in Mexico and receive their salary in the country, the company or individual must first apply directly to the National Immigration Institute for authorization to issue the foreigner's visa.

Requirements:

I. Passport or identity and travel document that is valid under international law and currently in force, in original form;
II. Original document proving legal residence, if the foreigner is not a national of the country where the visa is being requested, and
III. Submit documents proving any of the following:
a) Financial solvency.
b) Scientific research in Mexican territorial waters.
c) Invitation from a public or private organization or institution.
d) Under the protection of an international legal instrument for the mobility of persons.
e) Family unit.
f) Real estate in the national territory.
g) Investor.

NOTE: In any case, the foreign national must apply for a residence card within 30 calendar days of entering the country to prove their legal stay and allow them to remain in the country.

Payment of fees:

For the receipt, application, and, where applicable, authorization of the visa: $54.00 USD

Appointment Request:

Once you meet the requirements to apply for your visa, you must schedule an appointment through the “MiConsulado” portal https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/ or https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/citas-consulares.
On this website, applicants must select the required procedure and request an appointment at the Mexican Embassy or Consulate where they will be presenting themselves.

Important information: Having a visa does not guarantee entry into the country. It only allows the foreign national to present themselves at the point of entry to request entry into the country.
Entry into Mexico is subject to approval by the health and immigration authorities at the country's points of entry, known as immigration filters, who may at any time conduct an interview about the reason for your trip and verify the requirements established in the applicable legal provisions (Article 37 of the Immigration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).

Temporary Resident Student Visa

Applicable to foreign nationals who intend to enter Mexico as temporary resident students.

Foreign nationals with temporary resident student status may apply to the National Immigration Institute for authorization to engage in paid activities within the country.

Requirements:

I. Passport or identity and travel document that is valid under international law and currently in force, in original form;
II. Original document proving legal residence, if the foreign national is not a national of the country where the visa is being requested, and
III. Submit documents proving any of the following:
a) Studies
b) Under an international legal instrument for the mobility of persons

Financial solvency may be proven by the applicant, their parents, or their legal guardian, provided they are not over 25 years of age, or with a letter from the educational institution certifying that they have been awarded a scholarship or a document from a banking or financial institution certifying that they have the necessary funds.

Note: The temporary student residence card certifying your legal stay and allowing you to remain in the country must be processed within 30 calendar days of your entry into the country.

Payment of fees:

For the receipt, application, and, where applicable, authorization of the visa: $54.00 USD

Appointment request:

Once you have met the requirements to apply for your visa, you must schedule an appointment through the “MiConsulado” portal https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/ or https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/citas-consulares.
On this website, applicants must select the required procedure and request an appointment at the Mexican Embassy or Consulate where they will be presenting themselves.

Important information: Having a visa does not guarantee entry into the country. It only allows the foreign national to present themselves at the point of entry to request entry into the country.
Entry into Mexico is subject to approval by the health and immigration authorities at the country's points of entry, known as immigration filters, who may at any time conduct an interview about the reason for your trip and verify the requirements established in the applicable legal provisions (Article 37 of the Immigration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).

Permanent Residence Visa

Applicable to foreign nationals who wish to enter the country as permanent residents.

Requirements:

I. Passport or identity and travel document that is valid under international law and currently in force, in original form;
II. Original document proving legal residence, if the foreign national is not a citizen of the country where the visa is being requested; and
III. Documents proving one of the following:
a. Retired or pensioners
b. Family unit
c. Points system

Note: The residence card proving your legal stay and allowing you to remain in the country must be processed at the National Institute of Migration (INM) within 30 calendar days of your entry into the country.

Payment of fees:

For the receipt, application, and, where applicable, authorization of the visa: $54.00 USD

Appointment request:

Once you meet the requirements to apply for your visa, you must schedule an appointment through the “MiConsulado” portal https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/ or https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/citas-consulares.
On this website, applicants must select the required procedure and request an appointment at the Mexican Embassy or Consulate where they will be presenting themselves.

Important information: Having a visa does not guarantee entry into the country. It only allows the foreign national to present themselves at the point of entry to request entry into the country.
Entry into Mexico is subject to approval by the health and immigration authorities at the country's points of entry, known as immigration filters, who may at any time conduct an interview about the reason for your trip and verify the requirements established in the applicable legal provisions (Article 37 of the Immigration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).

Types of visas requested from the National Immigration Institute (INM)

I. Visitor visa without permission to engage in paid activities, when requested for
humanitarian reasons
II. Visitor visa with permission to engage in paid activities, when requested for
employment opportunities.
III. Temporary residence visa, when requested for a job offer or for family reunification.
IV. Permanent residence visa, when requested through the points system, for family reunification, or through recognition of refugee status.

In this section, you will find general information about the types of visas available to foreign nationals, which are initially processed by the National Institute of Migration:
https://www.inm.gob.mx/mpublic/publico/inm-tramites.html?h_dsplp02=es 
Note: Once authorization has been obtained from the IMN, the foreign national or interested party must go to the Mexican Embassy or Consulate with the necessary requirements for a consular interview and issuance of their visa.
Payment of fees:

Applies exclusively in the case of a visitor visa with permission to engage in remunerated activities (Employment Offer Visa)

Visitor with permission to engage in remunerated activities 313.00
For the receipt, application, and, where applicable, authorization of the visa 54.00 USD

Appointment Request:

Once you have met the necessary requirements to apply for your visa, you must schedule an appointment through the “MiConsulado” portal https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/ or https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/citas-consulares.
On this website, applicants must select the required procedure and request an appointment at the Mexican Embassy or Consulate where they will be presenting themselves.

Important information: Having a visa does not guarantee entry into the country. It only allows the foreign national to present themselves at the point of entry to request entry into the country.
Entry into Mexico is subject to approval by the health and immigration authorities at the country's points of entry, known as immigration filters, who may at any time conduct an interview about the reason for your trip and verify the requirements established in the applicable legal provisions (Article 37 of the Immigration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).

Visitors to Mexico who will remain less than 180 days for vacation, business, or transit and will not pursue any job or activity that will provide them with any income.

MEXICAN TOURIST VISA

Requirements for a Mexican visa

Requirements for visitors to Mexico who will remain less than 180 days for vacation or transit and will not pursue any job or activity that will provide them with any income.

Applications are received, previous appointment, Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00, at the Consular Section of the Mexican Embassy, located at V Jirchářích 151/10, Prague 1, Czech Republic. Tel. +(420) 283 061 530. Email: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.

All applicants must appear in person for an interview, including minors accompanied by the mother and father or legal guardian.

Kindly notice: the period for processing a visa application is maximum of 10 working days.

Requirements:

  1. Fill out an application form. Applications can be obtained at the Consular Section.
  2. Valid Passport + 1 photocopy (the page where picture is).
  3. One passport size front color picture, without glasses, white background.
  4. Proof of your legal status in Czech Republic + 1 photocopy
  5. To fulfill the following minimum financial records:
  6. Bank account with a monthly balance, of at least, the equivalent of 300 days of minimum salary in Mexico City ∗, during the last 3 months,

    OR

    1. Letter of at least one year employment or pension with an income of more than the equivalent of 100 days of minimum salary in Mexico City *, during the last 3 months.

    In order to prove either of the previous conditions, each applicant must include in their application:

    - Original + 1 photocopy of bank statements of the last 3 months + bank letter confirming the number of the account, name(s) of holder(s), balance, and date of opening of the account.

    OR

    - Original + 1 photocopy of bank/credit union book of the last 3 months + credit union letter confirming the number of the account, name(s) of holder(s), balance, and date of opening of the account.

    OR

    - Job letter stating your time of employment (at least 1 year) and salary during the last 3 months + 1 photocopy of the employer´s identification or the person who signs the job letter.

  7. Payment of the visa fee (54 USD). No other currency is accepted. Please notice that there is no reimbursement for visa payment, even if the visa is denied. The payment is for the review of your application, so please check carefully that you have the completed documents before submitting your application.

 

In the case of minor’s applications, both parents need to be present when applying and provide birth certificate + 1 photocopy or official document as proof of parenthood + photocopy. **

Documents not issued by Mexican or Czech authorities must be legalized or apostilled and translated into Spanish or English.

Spouses must provide marriage certificate + 1 photocopy. ** and original and photocopy of spouse´s ID

Presentation of these documents does not guarantee visa issuance. Kindly notice that all applications are subject to approval.

A visa does not guarantee entry into Mexico, where the final decision will be taken by an immigration officer at the point of entry.

∗ Depending on the minimum salary in Mexico City and the exchange rate.

** Documents from another country need to be apostilled or legalized and translated into Spanish or English.

 

Applicable to foreigners who intend to enter Mexico as permanent resident status.

Applications are received with prior appointment Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00, at the Consular Section of the Mexican Embassy, located at the V Jirchářích 151/10, Prague Tel. +(420) 283 061 530. To request an appointment, Email: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.

All applicants must appear in person for an interview, including minors, who must be accompanied by mother and father or legal guardians.

Kindly notice: the period for processing a visa application is of a maximum of 10 working days.

Requirements:

  1. Fill out an application form. Applications can be obtained at the Consular Section.
  2. Valid Passport + 1 photocopy (data and photo page).
  3. One passport size front color picture, without glasses, white background.
  4. Proof of your legal status in the Czech Republic + 1 photocopy
  5. To fulfill the following minimum financial records:

    Pensioner

    1. Bank account with an average monthly balance of at least 20,000 days of minimum salary in Mexico City, during the last 12 months, (original bank letter and monthly statements)

    OR

    1. Documents that proof pension with an income of more than 500 days of minimum salary in Mexico City, during the last 6 months. (Original company letter and monthly payment slips


  6. Visa fee (54 USD). No other currency is accepted. Please notice that there is no reimbursement for visa payment, even if the visa is denied. The payment is for the review of your application, so please check carefully that you have the completed documents before submitting your application.

Documents not issued by Mexican or Czech authorities must be legalized or apostilled.

Presentation of these documents does not guarantee visa issuance.

Kindly notice that all applications are subject to approval.

A visa does not guarantee entry into Mexico, where the final decision will be taken by an immigration officer at the point of entry.

The holder of a Permanent Resident Visa must visit the nearest immigration office within the next 30 days after entering Mexican territory, to process their Residency card which authorizes their legal stay in national territory.

 

Applicable to foreigners who intend to enter Mexico on a temporary resident status because of a job offer.

Applications are received with prior appointment. To request an appointment, Email: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.

All applicants must make an appointment and appear in person for an interview.

Please notice that the interview at the consular section of the Embassy could take one hour, but the period for processing your visa application is of a maximum of 12 working days.

Requirements:

  1. Fill out an application form. Applications can be obtained at the Consular Section.
  2. Valid Passport + 1 photocopy (the page where the picture is).
  3. One passport size front color picture, without glasses, white background.
  4. Proof of your legal status in Czech Republic + 1 photocopy: Czech Republic Immigration entry stamp or Czech residence stamp or Czech permanent resident card.
  5. Instituto Nacional de Migración authorization with a NUT number.
  6. Visa fee (54 USD). We do not accept other currency. Please notice that sometimes the INM requires the payment of migratory fees of USD$295.00. No other currency is accepted. Please notice that there is no reimbursement for visa payment, even if the visa is denied. The payment is for the review of your application, so please check carefully that you have the completed documents before submitting your application.

Presentation of these documents does not guarantee visa issuance and kindly notice that all applications are subject to approval.

A visa does not guarantee entry into Mexico, where the final decision will be taken by an immigration officer at the point of entry.

For planning your trip, you must take into consideration that the reception of documents and interview may take about an hour, while the visa process can take up to 12 working days, therefore you must anticipate legal stay in Czech Republic while the visa is being processed.

The holder of a Temporary Resident Visa must visit the nearest immigration office within the next 30 days after entering Mexican territory, to process their Residency card which authorizes their legal stay in national territory.

Applicable to foreigners who wish to enter Mexico with an immigration status as a temporary resident to study for more than 180 days but not exceeding four years.

Applications are received with prior appointment. To request an appointment, Email: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.

All applicants must appear in person for an interview, including minors, who must be accompanied by mother and father or legal guardians.

Kindly notice: the period for processing a visa application is of a maximum of 10 working days.

Requirements:

  1. Fill out an application form. Applications can be obtained at the Consular Section.
  2. Valid Passport + 1 photocopy (the page where picture and signature is).
  3. One passport size front color picture, without glasses, white background.
  4. Proof of your legal status in Czech Republic + 1 photocopy:
  5. Present the following documents:

    1. Original + copy of acceptance letter from an institution belonging to the National Educational System in Mexico, which specifies:
      1. Full name of applicant;
      2. Level, degree, and area of study that the applicant proposes to carry;
      3. Name of the course the applicant has been accepted to;
      4. Starting date and completion of the course (complete career);
      5. Tuition fee, and
      6. Registration number of the Institution.
    2. Sufficient funds to cover tuition, boarding and food expenses during his/her stay in Mexico, through:
      1. Original and copies of documents proving that the person has an employment with a monthly income, pension, or scholarship of more than the equivalent of 100 days of minimum wage in Mexico City, during the last three months. OR
      2. Original and copy of Bank account with a monthly balance of at least the equivalent of 1000 days of minimum wage in Mexico City ∗, during the last 3 months. (Bank letter and statements of the last three months).

    Documents not issued by Mexican or Czech authorities must be legalized or apostilled.

    In the case of students less than 25 years, the economic solvency can be proven by one of the parents or the person who has full custody or guardianship of the applicant. The following documents should be presented:

    • Birth certificate of the student or document proving the family relationship with the parent, or court decision establishing the authority, custody, or guardianship.

    If the birth certificate or court order is not from Czech Republic, the document must be apostilled or legalized and translated into Spanish, except those which are in English.

    • Original and copy of the identification of the parent(s) or guardian(s) proving the economic solvency (passport,).

    The economic solvency can also be accredited by original letter from the institution confirming that he has been a recipient of a scholarship or original document from a bank or financial institution certifying that he has received funding.

  6. Payment of the visa fee (54 USD). No other currency is accepted. Please notice that there is no reimbursement for visa payment, even if the visa is denied. The payment is for the review of your application, so please check carefully that you have the completed documents before submitting your application.

Presentation of these documents does not guarantee visa issuance. Please kindly notice that all applications are subject to approval. A visa does not guarantee entry into Mexico, where the final decision will be taken by an immigration officer at the point of entry.

The holder of a Temporary Resident Student Visa must visit the nearest immigration office within the next 30 days after entering Mexican territory, to process their Residency card which authorizes their legal stay in national territory.

** Documents from another country need to be apostilled or legalized and translated into Spanish or English

 

 

 

Applicable to foreigners who intend to enter Mexico on temporary resident status to stay for more than 180 days and not more than four years, except those with a job offer.

Applications are received with a prior appointment Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00, at the Consular Section of the Mexican Embassy, located at V. Jirchářích 151/10, Prague 1, Czech Republic. Tel. +420 283 061 530. To request an appointment, Email: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo..

All applicants must appear in person for an interview, including minors, who must be accompanied by mother and father or legal guardians.

Kindly notice: the period for processing a visa application is a maximum of 10 working days.

Requirements:

  1. Valid Passport + 1 photocopy (the page where picture and signature are).
  2. One passport-size front color picture, without glasses, white background.
  3. Proof of your legal status in the Czech Republic + 1 photocopy.
  4. Present the following documents:
    1. Deed or Policy of the Mexican entity executed before Notary Public, or document duly certified by the competent administrative body or official thereof, stating that the foreign person participates in the capital of the Mexican corporation, and that the investment amount actually disbursed for participation of the applicant in the Mexican entity exceeds 20,000 days of the minimum salary in Mexico City, which may be credited, declarative but not limited to, by contract of sale of shares or partnership, contract transfer of property or rights in favor of the Mexican entity or document issued by the latter proving the amount contributed by the concept of participation in the share capital, in original and copy; and
    2. Original and copy of document certifying the ownership of movable property on behalf of a foreign legal entity, with a value exceeding 20,000 days of minimum salary in Mexico City; or
    3. Documentation to support the development of economic and business activities in the country, which may be credited, declarative but not limited to, contracts, service orders, invoices, receipts, business plans, licenses or permits and certificate issued by the Institute Mexican Social Security stating that the foreign person's employs at least three workers, in original and copy.
  5. Visa fee (54 USD). No other currency is accepted. Please notice that there is no reimbursement for visa payment, even if the visa is denied. The payment is for the review of your application, so please check carefully that you have the completed documents before submitting your application.

Documents not issued by Mexican or Czech authorities must be legalized or apostilled, and translated into Spanish or English.

Presentation of these documents does not guarantee visa issuance. Please kindly notice that all applications are subject to approval.

A visa does not guarantee entry into Mexico, where an immigration officer will decide at the point of entry.

The holder of a Temporary Resident Visa must visit the nearest immigration office within the next 30 days after entering Mexican territory, to process their Residency card which authorizes their legal stay in national territory.

 

 

Temporary Resident Visa – Economic solvency or Pension

Applicable to foreigners who intend to enter Mexico on temporary resident status in order to stay for more than 180 days and not more than four years, except those who have a job offer.

Applications are received with prior appointment. To request an appointment, Email: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.

All applicants must appear in person for an interview, including minors, who must be accompanied by mother and father or legal guardians.

Kindly notice: the period for processing a visa application is of a maximum of 10 working days.

Requirements:

  1. Fill out an application form. Applications can be obtained at the Consular Section.
  2. Valid Passport + 1 photocopy (the page where picture is).
  3. One passport size front color picture, without glasses, white background.
  4. Proof of your legal status in Czech Republic. Immigration entry stamp, current visa or Czech residence card.
  5. To comply with the following minimum financial records:
    1. Bank letter account with an average monthly balance that exceeds 5,000 days of minimum salary in Mexico City, during the last 12 months, (original letter and monthly statements) or
    2. Employment or pension with an income that exceeds 300 days of minimum salary in Mexico City during the last 6 months (Company letter and payment slips).
  6. Payment of the visa fee (54 USD). No other currency is accepted Please notice that there is no reimbursement for visa payment, even if the visa is denied. The payment is for the review of your application, so please check carefully that you have the completed documents before submitting your application.

Documents not issued by Mexican or Czech authorities must be legalized or apostilled, and translated into Spanish or English.

Presentation of these documents does not guarantee visa issuance. Please kindly notice that all applications are subject to approval.

A visa does not guarantee entry into Mexico, where an immigration officer will decide at the point of entry.

The holder of a Temporary Resident Visa must visit the nearest immigration office within the next 30 days after entering Mexican territory, to process their Residency card which authorizes their legal stay in national territory.

 

  

 

Applicable to foreigners who intend to enter Mexico as temporary resident status in order to stay for more than 180 days and not more than four years, except those who have a job offer while.

Applications are received with prior appointment Monday to Friday from 09:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m., at the Consular Section of the Mexican Embassy, located at V. Jirchářích 151/10, Prague 1, Czech Republic, Tel. + 420 283 061 530. To request an appointment, Email: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo..

All applicants must appear in person for an interview, including minors, who must be accompanied by mother and father or legal guardians.

Kindly notice: the period for processing a visa application is of a maximum of 10 working days.

Requirements:

  1. Fill out an application form. Applications can be obtained at the Consular Section.
  2. Valid Passport + 1 photocopy (the page where picture is).
  3. One passport size front color picture, without glasses, white background.
  4. Proof of your legal status in the Czech Republic with 1 photocopy.
  5. Original and copy of Deed of Ownership issued before a Notary Public accrediting ownership of Real Estate in Mexico, with a value exceeding exceeds 40,000 days of minimum salary in Mexico City.
  6. Payment of the visa fee is (54 USD). No other currency is accepted. Please notice that there is no reimbursement for visa payment, even if the visa is denied. The payment is for the review of your application, so please check carefully that you have the completed documents before submitting your application.

Documents not issued by Mexican or Czech authorities must be legalized or apostilled, and translated into Spanish or English.

Presentation of these documents does not guarantee visa issuance. Please kindly notice that all applications are subject to approval.

A visa does not guarantee entry into Mexico, where an immigration officer will decide at the point of entry.

The holder of a Temporary Resident Visa must visit the nearest immigration office within the next 30 days after entering Mexican territory, to process their Residency card which authorizes their legal stay in national territory.

 

 

 

Remember: If you are granted a Mexican visa you will be able to travel to Mexico. It does not guarantee entry to the country, where an immigration officer will take the final decision at the point of entry

Please notice that there is no reimbursement for visa payment, even if the visa is denied. The payment is for the review of your application, so please check carefully that you have all of required documents before submitting your application.

We strongly advise NOT to make any travel arrangements until a decision on your visa has been made.

The embassy will not take any responsibility for any plane tickets purchased before your visa has been approved.

 

PROHIBITED PRODUCTS

 The Ministry of Agriculture prohibits the following goods since they represent a great risk for the introduction of plagues and diseases: earth, straw, padded containers of hay, straw decorations without processing; homemade foods; flours of animal origin; fresh, dry, canned or frozen meat and meat products. For additional information please visit: 

https://www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/298912/Permitidas_y_prohibidas.pdf

 
MEDICINES FOR PERSONAL USE

 At the port of entry you must declare to the customs authorities and present the medical prescription or license issued by competent authority. The former must state name of the doctor authorizing the prescription, his signature, contact details (telephone, address) and professional register. The medical prescription or license must also state amount of the substance required by the patient during her or his stay in Mexico, the amount bringing into the country and the daily dose. The medicament must not exceed of the amount required for your stay in the country. The prescription must be translated into Spanish.

In order to bring a pet (dogs and cats) into Mexico, the following documents

 TAXES

- If you enter by land, you are entitled to bring up to US$75 worth of goods in addition to the goods included in your personal luggage, and that you are allowed to combine this amount with family members.

- If you enter by air, you are entitled to bring up to US$300 worth of goods in addition to the goods included in your personal luggage, and that you are allowed to combine this amount with family members.

- If you exceed this exemption or if your family’s combined amount exceeds the combined exemption, but the value of the goods does not surpass three thousand dollars, there is a flat 15% rate of duties and taxes, which is applied only to the amount exceeding the exemption (individual or combined). You must fill out a payment form, which is available at the Customs counter.

- If the value of the goods surpasses three thousand dollars (per family member) after subtracting the US$75 exemption by entering by land or US$300 by entering by air, or if any of the goods is subject to non-tariff regulations or restrictions, you must hire the services of a customs broker.

 

 

Upon arrival with your pet to Mexico you should contact the SAGARPA-SENASICA office who will perform a brief physical inspection and request compliance of the following requirements:

1) Health Certificate in original and copy (more than one pet could be included in the same certificate) issued by an official veterinarian or private physician stating:

• The name and address of the exporter (country of origin address) and importer (destination in Mexico address).

• That the animal(s) have been vaccinated against rabies, indicating the date of application of the vaccine and the validity of the same, animals under 3 months old are exempted from this requirement.

• That at the time of inspection prior to travel, the animal(s) was clinically healthy.

• That the animal(s) has been subjected to a preventive treatment against internal and external parasites, within the previous six months and is free of ecto-parasites. (THIS REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO PETS FROM USA AND CANADA).

If you do not meet the requirements above, you can request the services of a veterinarian of your choice in Mexico, who will issue a new health certificate and/or apply the appropriate treatment.

2) Your pet must enter Mexico on a conveyor, container, Kennel or other, clean, no bedding or similar materials without attachments or accessories, otherwise it will be removed by the staff for official destruction. Said conveyor will receive a preventive spraying treatment by personnel of SAGARPA-SENASICA.

3) You can bring along dry food, corresponding to the portion of the day and accompanied by the pet, or a package of 50 lb per family or its equivalent in kg, it could be packed in a single package or up to two as long as it does not exceed the permitted amount; otherwise they must come from countries with combination of requirements as in Section Animal Health Consultation Requirements for Import, packaged, labelled and not containing ruminant origin.

We remind you that Mexico has such foods that have the registration and authorization of SAGARPA-SENASICA.

4) If you send your pet documented as cargo, it is important that you check the requirements in the airline of your choice and consider the need to use the services of a customs agent for Customs clearance upon compliance with non-tariff regulations for SAGARPA-SENASICA.

Health certificate issued by a private veterinarian must be issued on letterhead paper printed with the number of professional license or photocopy of the same (or equivalent) and signature.

If you transport from one to three pets the procedure for issuing the Animal Health Import Certificate is free if you bring four or more you must cover the cost of the same. You can make payment through any bank counter using the e5cinco format or via Internet at the following site:

http://sistemas.senasica.gob.mx/hojaAyuda/eCinco.jsp

Remember that compliance with the regulations established by SAGARPA-SENASICA does not exempt you from compliance with regulations of other authorities at the point of entry into Mexico.

For more information visit:

https://www.gob.mx/senasica/documentos/informate-y-consulta-los-requisitos-194242?state=published