Embajada de México en Suiza

Do I need a visa? CLICK HERE [REQUIERE VISA Yes  /  EXENTO No ] 

Citizens of VENEZUELA: From January 21, 2022 the exemption from visa requirements for ordinary passports for Venezuelan nationals is suspended. Therefore, the corresponding visa must be previously processed at the consular offices, even when the above list appears as "EXEMPT".

Citizens of BRAZIL: On December 11^th, 2021, the agreement that temporarily suspends the exemption from the visa requirement for ordinary passports for nationals of Brazil came into force. Therefore, the corresponding visa must be previously processed at the consular offices.

Nevertheless, if your nationality is on the list of countries that requires a visa, but you have a valid "C" permanent residence permit in Switzerland, or a valid visa (temporary or permanent) for the USA, the Schengen countries, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, Great Britain or Northern Ireland attached into your passport, you do not need to apply for a visa as a tourist. You may stay in Mexico for up to 180 days. }

** ATTENTION: A VISUM and a RESIDENCE TITLE are two different documents!!! Check exactly which document you have!!!

** We regret to inform you that due to new instructions from the Mexican Foreign Ministry, visas may no longer be issued to holders of a Kosovar passport as of January 2017. Therefore, visa applications from Kosovar citizens will unfortunately be rejected. 

Owners of Turkish/Russian/Ukrainian citizenship who do NOT meet any of the above requirements can apply for a normal tourist visa or an electronic visa, please click HERE. ATTENTION: traveling to Mexico with an electronic permit (SAE), please check before if the airline you will be traveling with accepts the SAE. If any reason the airline is not able to verify your electronic authorization (SAE) at check-in, your boarding will not be approved.

The following documents are required for the issuance of a visa - please send us the documents (copy) by mail for verification (Mexican Embassy Weltpoststrasse 20, CH-3014 Bern). Original documents must be shown on the appointment’s date.

• Completed APPLICATION FORM (currently only available in English)
• Copy of the passport with the personal data. The passport must be valid for at least six months before issuing the visa. For non Swiss citizens, a copy of the Swiss residence permit must be attached.
• A recent passport photo (please do not attach the picture to the application). The picture must be taken frontally, without glasses and against a white background (we recommend an appropriate photo studio for the picture). Please make sure that your head is completely visible on the picture.
• Proof of your financial situation:

       a) Copy of your pay slips for the last 3 months confirming at least CHF 646.00 monthly income, please add: proof of an existing employment for at least one year (issued by your employer)

 OR

       b) Copy of your account statements of the last 3 months, on which at least 1'940.00 CHF monthly average balance is confirmed.

• Successful interview at the consular section on the day of the appointment.
• Visa fee (it is paid in cash on the day of the appointment. See fees in consular tariffs https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/suiza/index.php/seccion-consular/tarifas-consulares 

IMPORTANT:

The visa is valid for 180 days after being issued, and is valid for multiple entries and exits. 

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All travelers staying more than 180 days in Mexico must apply for a visa. The following documents are required for the issuance of a visa - please send us the documents (copy) by mail for verification (Mexican Embassy Weltpoststrasse 20, CH-3014 Bern). Original documents must be shown on the appointment’s date.

• Completed APPLICATION FORM (currently only available in English).
• Copy of the passport with the personal data. The passport must be valid for at least six months before issuing the visa. For non Swiss citizens, a copy of the Swiss residence permit must be attached.
• A recent passport photo (please do not attach the picture to the application). The picture must be taken frontally, without glasses and against a white background (we recommend an appropriate photo studio for the picture). Please make sure that your head is completely visible on the picture.
• Proof of your financial situation:

       a) Copy of your pay slips for the last 6 months confirming at least CHF 1’940.00 monthly income, please add: proof of an existing employment for at least one year (issued by your employer)

       OR

       b) Copy of your account statements of the last 12 months, on which at least 32’300.00 CHF monthly average balance is confirmed.

• Successful interview at the consular section on the day of the appointment.
• Visa fee (it is paid in cash on the day of the appointment. See fees in consular tariffs

https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/suiza/index.php/seccion-consular/tarifas-consulares

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After your arrival in Mexico you have 30 days to visit the immigration office of the State where you are residing to exchange your visa for a residence card. This process has an additional cost.

More information https://www.inm.gob.mx/static/Tramites/expedicion/2022/Canje.pdf

All travelers staying more than 180 days in Mexico must apply for a visa. The following documents are required for the issuance of a visa - please send us the documents (copy) by mail for verification (Mexican Embassy Weltpoststrasse 20, CH-3014 Bern). Original documents must be shown on the appointment’s date.

• Completed APPLICATION FORM (currently only available in English)
• Copy of the passport with the personal data. The passport must be valid for at least six months before issuing the visa. For non Swiss citizens, a copy of the Swiss residence permit must be attached.
• A recent passport photo (please do not attach the picture to the application). The picture must be taken frontally, without glasses and against a white background (we recommend an appropriate photo studio for the picture). Please make sure that your head is completely visible on the picture.
• Proof of your financial situation:

       a) Copy of your pay slips for the last 6 months confirming at least CHF 1’940.00 monthly income, please add: proof of an existing employment for at least one year (issued by your employer)

       OR

       b) Copy of your account statements of the last 12 months, on which at least 32’300.00 CHF monthly average balance is confirmed.

• Original letter of invitation from the organization/institution that invites the applicant to participate in a NON-PAID activity in Mexico. The letter MUST COME FROM MEXICO and must contain ALL of the following information:
• Applicant’s full name and nationality
• Number of registry (RFC) and object/purpose of the organization/institution
• Address and contact information form the organization/institution
• Detailed information about the activity that the applicant will perform while in Mexico
• Estimated length of the activity, or date of conclusion.
• The organization/institution must state that they will be economically responsible for the living expenses and other expenses of the applicant while in Mexico.
• Successful interview at the consular section on the day of the appointment.
• Visa fee (it is paid in cash on the day of the appointment. See fees in consular tariffs https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/suiza/index.php/seccion-consular/tarifas-consulares

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After your arrival in Mexico you have 30 days to visit the immigration office of the State where you are residing to exchange your visa for a residence card. This process has an additional cost.

More information https://www.inm.gob.mx/static/Tramites/expedicion/2022/Canje.pdf

 All travelers staying more than 180 days in Mexico must apply for a visa. The following documents are required for the issuance of a visa - please send us the documents (copy) by mail for verification (Mexican Embassy Weltpoststrasse 20, CH-3014 Bern). Original documents must be shown on the appointment’s date. 

• Completed APPLICATION FORM (currently only available in English).
• Copy of the passport with the personal data. The passport must be valid for at least six months before issuing the visa. For non Swiss citizens, a copy of the Swiss residence permit must be attached.
• A recent passport photo (please do not attach the picture to the application). The picture must be taken frontally, without glasses and against a white background (we recommend an appropriate photo studio for the picture). Please make sure that your head is completely visible on the picture.
• Proof of your financial situation:

       a) Copy of your pay slips for the last 3 months confirming at least CHF 646.00 monthly income, please add: proof of an existing employment for at least one year (issued by your employer)

       OR

      b) Copy of your account statements of the last 3 months, on which at least 6’460.00 CHF monthly average balance is confirmed.

***For applicants under the age of 25, a parental guarantee is possible, in which the parents confirm their financial support. If this is the case, please attach a copy of your birth certificate, and a copy of your parents' ID cards, as well as proof of income for the last six months previous to the appointment.

• Original letter of admission from the academic institution. The letter MUST COME FROM MEXICO and must contain ALL the following information:
• Applicant’s full name and nationality
• Prospective academic level of achievement and area of study
• Subjects where the applicant will be enrolled
• Starting date and ending date of the courses
• Tuition and fees associated
• Number of registry (RFC), full address and contact information from the academic institution.
• Successful interview at the consular section on the day of the appointment.
• Visa fee (it is paid in cash on the day of the appointment. See fees in consular tariffs https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/suiza/index.php/seccion-consular/tarifas-consulares

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After your arrival in Mexico you have 30 days to visit the immigration office of the State where you are residing to exchange your visa for a residence card. This process has an additional cost.

More information https://www.inm.gob.mx/static/Tramites/expedicion/2022/Canje.pdf

 All travelers staying more than 180 days in Mexico must apply for a visa. The following documents are required for the issuance of a visa - please send us the documents (copy) by mail for verification (Mexican Embassy Weltpoststrasse 20, CH-3014 Bern). Original documents must be shown on the appointment’s date.

• Completed APPLICATION FORM (currently only available in English)
• Copy of the passport with the personal data. The passport must be valid for at least six months before issuing the visa. For non Swiss citizens, a copy of the Swiss residence permit must be attached.
• A recent passport photo (please do not attach the picture to the application). The picture must be taken frontally, without glasses and against a white background (we recommend an appropriate photo studio for the picture). Please make sure that your head is completely visible on the picture.
• Proof of your financial situation:

        a) Copy of your pay slips for the last 6 months confirming at least CHF 1’940.00 monthly income, please add: proof of an existing employment for at least one year (issued by your employer)   

       OR

        b) Copy of your account statements of the last 12 months, on which at least 32’300.00 CHF monthly average balance is confirmed.

• Original letter of invitation from the organization/institution that invites the applicant to participate in a NON-PAID activity in Mexico. The letter MUST COME FROM MEXICO and must contain ALL of the following information:
• Applicant’s full name and nationality
• Number of registry (RFC) and object/purpose of the organization/institution
• Address and contact information form the organization/institution
• Detailed information about the activity that the applicant will perform while in Mexico
• Estimated length of the activity, or date of conclusion.
• The organization/institution must state that they will be economically responsible for the living expenses and other expenses of the applicant while in Mexico.
• Successful interview at the consular section on the day of the appointment.
• Visa fee (it is paid in cash on the day of the appointment. See fees in consular tariffs https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/suiza/index.php/seccion-consular/tarifas-consulare

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After your arrival in Mexico you have 30 days to visit the immigration office of the State where you are residing to exchange your visa for a residence card. This process has an additional cost.

More information https://www.inm.gob.mx/static/Tramites/expedicion/2022/Canje.pdf

ALL travelers who will be performing paid work in Mexico require a "work permit", which is requested by the employer at the Mexican immigration office (Instituto Nacional de Migración) in Mexico. Once you have received the authorization number (NUT number), you have 30 days to make an appointment to visit us and pick up your visa.

Once you have received the work permit from your employer, please send the NUT number by e-mail, a copy of the first page of your passport and your birth certificate (Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.). After checking the NUT number, we will contact you by e-mail to arrange an appointment.

On the day of the appointment please bring following documents:

• Completed APPLICATION FORM (currently only available in English)
• The passport must be valid for at least six months before issuing the visa. For non Swiss citizens, a copy of the Swiss residence permit must be attached.
• A recent passport photo (please do not attach the picture to the application). The picture must be taken frontally, without glasses and against a white background (we recommend an appropriate photo studio for the picture). Please make sure that your head is completely visible on the picture.
• Invitation letter from the company in Mexico in Spanish, indicating your activity in Mexico, the destination and length of your stay.
• Successful interview at the consular section on the day of the appointment.
• Visa fee (it is paid in cash on the day of the appointment. See fees in consular tariffs https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/suiza/index.php/seccion-consular/tarifas-consulares

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After your arrival in Mexico you have 30 days to visit the immigration office of the State where you are residing to exchange your visa for a residence card. This process has an additional cost.

More information https://www.inm.gob.mx/static/Tramites/expedicion/2022/Canje.pdf

• Completed APPLICATION FORM (currently only available in English).
• Copy of the passport with the personal data. The passport must be valid for at least six months before issuing the visa. For non Swiss citizens, a copy of the Swiss residence permit must be attached.
• A recent passport photo (please do not attach the picture to the application). The picture must be taken frontally, without glasses and against a white background (we recommend an appropriate photo studio for the picture). Please make sure that your head is completely visible on the picture.
• Pension Statement confirmation. (issued by your pension institution)
• Proof of your financial situation:

      a) Copy of your pension pay slips for the last 6 months confirming at least CHF 3’230.00 monthly income.     

      OR

      b) Copy of your account statements of the last 12 months, on which at least 129’280.00 CHF monthly average balance is confirmed.

• Successful interview at the consular section on the day of the appointment.
• Visa fee (it is paid in cash on the day of the appointment. See fees in consular tariffs https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/suiza/index.php/seccion-consular/tarifas-consulares 

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After your arrival in Mexico you have 30 days to visit the immigration office of the State where you are residing to exchange your visa for a residence card. This process has an additional cost.

More information https://www.inm.gob.mx/static/Tramites/expedicion/2022/Canje.pdf