ATTENTION: As of October 22, 2023, foreigners who intend to transit through Mexican international airports whose nationalities require a visa to travel to Mexico must have a Visitor visa without permission to carry out remunerated activities in order to board any flight to Mexico.
Important information about entry into Mexico for foreigners of all nationalities with or without a visa, see here in English, Français, Italiano)
Type of visa
The information provided here is official and is constantly updated, so it is not necessary to corroborate it by calling or e-mailing the Consular Section of the Embassy. Do I need a visa to travel to Mexico? Immigration facilities In Switzerland, the equivalent of a permanent residence permit is the type "C" permit. Holders of a Swiss residence permit type "B", whose nationality requires a visa, must apply for it at the Embassy. E-visas for Russian, Türkiye and Ukrainian nationals How do I apply for a visa? Requirements to apply for a visa at the Embassy of Mexico in Bern: 1. Completed application form (currently only available in English). Uncomplete documentation will result in the application being rejected and the visa denied. II. Consular interview on the day of your appointment. Unsatisfactory interviews will result in rejected applications. III. Cover the visa fee, which is payable in cash on the day of your appointment. (See consular fees: https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/suiza/index.php/seccion-consular/tarifas-consulares) NOTE: Visa fees are charged based on the application analysis and the completion of the consular interview, regardless of the issuance or denial of the visa. Denied visas are non-refundable. IMPORTANT: Documents not issued in Switzerland or Mexico must be apostilled by the authorities of the country issuing the document and, if applicable, include an official translation to Spanish or English. If the documents do not have an apostille or translation, the application will not be processed. In accordance with international practice, being a Mexican visa holder does not guarantee entry into Mexico. The visa allows its bearer to travel to Mexico, but entry into the country is authorized exclusively by Mexican Immigration authorities upon arrival.
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. a) Copy of your pay slips for the last 6 months confirming at least CHF 3’830.00 monthly income, please add: proof of an existing employment for at least one year (issued by your employer). Original documents must be shown on the appointment day OR b) Copy of your account statements of the last 12 months, on which at least 63’770.00 CHF monthly average balance is confirmed. Please visit the following link for an example of how we require your bank statement -BANK ACCOUNT- Please be aware that, if not presenting or showing the documents as mentioned in the requirements, your application will not proceed, and visa will be denied. https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/suiza/index.php/seccion-consular/tarifas-consulares IMPORTANT: ALL DOCUMENTS NOT ISSUED IN SWITZERLAND OR MEXICO MUST BE APOSTILLED BY THE PROPER AUTHORITIES AND IF IT IS THE CASE, TRANSLATED BY OFFICIAL TRANSLATORS INTO SPANISH OR ENGLISH. IF THE DOCUMENTS DO NOT HAVE AN APOSTILLE OR TRANSLATION, THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED AND THEREFORE YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE AN APPOINTMENT. For additional information: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo. 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. a) Copy of your pay slips for the last 6 months confirming at least CHF 3’830.00 monthly income, please add: proof of an existing employment for at least one year (issued by your employer). Original documents must be shown on the appointment day OR b) Copy of your account statements of the last 12 months, on which at least 63’770.00 CHF monthly average balance is confirmed. Please visit the following link for an example of how we require your bank statement -BANK ACCOUNT- IMPORTANT: ALL DOCUMENTS NOT ISSUED IN SWITZERLAND OR MEXICO MUST BE APOSTILLED BY THE PROPER AUTHORITIES AND IF IT IS THE CASE, TRANSLATED BY OFFICIAL TRANSLATORS INTO SPANISH OR ENGLISH. IF THE DOCUMENTS DO NOT HAVE AN APOSTILLE OR TRANSLATION, THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED AND THEREFORE YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE AN APPOINTMENT. For additional information: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo. 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. a) Copy of your pay slips for the last 3 months confirming at least CHF 1’280.00 monthly income, please add: proof of an existing employment for at least one year (issued by your employer). Original documents must be shown on the appointment day OR b) Copy of your account statements of the last 3 months, on which at least 12’760.00 CHF monthly average balance is confirmed. Please visit the following link for an example of how we require your bank statement -BANK ACCOUNT- Please be aware that, if not presenting or showing the documents as mentioned in the requirements, your application will not proceed, and visa will be denied. ***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. IMPORTANT: ALL DOCUMENTS NOT ISSUED IN SWITZERLAND OR MEXICO MUST BE APOSTILLED BY THE PROPER AUTHORITIES AND IF IT IS THE CASE, TRANSLATED BY OFFICIAL TRANSLATORS INTO SPANISH OR ENGLISH. IF THE DOCUMENTS DO NOT HAVE AN APOSTILLE OR TRANSLATION, THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED AND THEREFORE YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE AN APPOINTMENT. For additional information: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo. 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. a) Copy of your pay slips for the last 6 months confirming at least CHF 3’830.00 monthly income, please add: proof of an existing employment for at least one year (issued by your employer). Original documents must be shown on the appointment day. OR b) Copy of your account statements of the last 12 months, on which at least 63’770.00 CHF monthly average balance is confirmed. Please visit the following link for an example of how we require your bank statement -BANK ACCOUNT- Please be aware that, if not presenting or showing the documents as mentioned in the requirements, your application will not proceed, and visa will be denied. IMPORTANT: ALL DOCUMENTS NOT ISSUED IN SWITZERLAND OR MEXICO MUST BE APOSTILLED BY THE PROPER AUTHORITIES AND IF IT IS THE CASE, TRANSLATED BY OFFICIAL TRANSLATORS INTO SPANISH OR ENGLISH. IF THE DOCUMENTS DO NOT HAVE AN APOSTILLE OR TRANSLATION, THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED AND THEREFORE YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE AN APPOINTMENT. For additional information: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo. 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: IMPORTANT: ALL DOCUMENTS NOT ISSUED IN SWITZERLAND OR MEXICO MUST BE APOSTILLED BY THE PROPER AUTHORITIES AND IF IT IS THE CASE, TRANSLATED BY OFFICIAL TRANSLATORS INTO SPANISH OR ENGLISH. IF THE DOCUMENTS DO NOT HAVE AN APOSTILLE OR TRANSLATION, THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED AND THEREFORE YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE AN APPOINTMENT. For additional information: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo. 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
a) Copy of your pension pay slips for the last 6 months confirming at least CHF 6’380.00 monthly income. OR b) Copy of your account statements of the last 12 months, on which at least 255’060.00 CHF monthly average balance is confirmed. Please visit the following link for an example of how we require your bank statement -BANK ACCOUNT- IMPORTANT: ALL DOCUMENTS NOT ISSUED IN SWITZERLAND OR MEXICO MUST BE APOSTILLED BY THE PROPER AUTHORITIES AND IF IT IS THE CASE, TRANSLATED BY OFFICIAL TRANSLATORS INTO SPANISH OR ENGLISH. IF THE DOCUMENTS DO NOT HAVE AN APOSTILLE OR TRANSLATION, THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED AND THEREFORE YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE AN APPOINTMENT. For additional information: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo. 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
The nationalities listed in the following link require a visa to enter Mexico: https://www.inm.gob.mx/gobmx/word/index.php/paises-requieren-visa-para-mexico/
A Mexican visa is not required for tourism, transit or unpaid activity with a stay of less than 180 days, as long as the person has a valid and current multiple entry visa or a permanent residence permit from one of the following countries:
United States, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Schengen countries.
NOTE: Due to the absence of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Kosovo, Kosovar citizens cannot travel to Mexico for the moment.
Nationals of Russia, Türkiye or Ukraine who do not fall under the above assumption can apply for an electronic visa, through the following link: https://www.inm.gob.mx/sae/publico/solicitud.html.
ATTENTION: if you are traveling to Mexico with an electronic permit (SAE), please check first if the airline you are traveling with accepts the SAE. If for any reason the airline cannot verify your SAE at check-in, your boarding will not be approved.
As of January 2024, visa applications for non-remunerated activities (tourism, business, transit, among others) for up to 180 days can be made exclusively through the website https://citas.sre.gob.mx/. If your stay in Mexico will exceed this period, please consult the application procedure in the corresponding section.
Prior to requesting an appointment at the above website, please make sure you have the complete requirements listed below.
2. Copy of the passport data sheet, which must be valid for at least six months prior to visa issuance.
3. Swiss residence permit, if you do not have Swiss nationality.
4. A recent passport-size photo. The photo must be taken from the front, without glasses and on a white background. Please make sure that your photo is fully visible and frontal.
5. Proof of your financial situation, for which you must submit:
a) Payroll receipts for the last 3 months proving at least CHF 1'300.00 monthly income, accompanied by proof of employment for at least one year, issued by your employer.
Or
b) Bank statements for the last 3 months confirming at least CHF 3'850.00 average monthly balance.
If the applicant is an economic dependent (minor or spouse): original and copy of the passport of the person who will prove financial solvency; And original and copy of the document that proves the family relationship with the sponsor:
The visa is valid for 180 days after issuance and for multiple entries.
If the applicant is a minor, both parents must be present to sign the visa application. If only one parent shows up, the parent who does not attend must send an authorization signed by a notary in English or Spanish granting authorization for her child to obtain the visa.
Documents issued in countries that are not signatories to the apostille convention (see list) must be legalized by the Mexican Embassy or Consulate in the country issuing the document.
If you require a visa to visit Mexico, it is recommended that you purchase your flight tickets after you have obtained the visa.
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