Visas

Visitor Visa Without Authorization to Engage in Remunerated

Applicable to foreign nationals who intend to enter Mexico under the immigration status of visitor without authorization to engage in paid activities, for a period of up to 180 days.

Requirements:

I. A valid passport or travel and identity document valid under international law and currently in force (original);

II. Original document proving legal stay, if the foreign national is not a citizen of the country where the visa is being requested; and

III. Submit documents that prove one of the following circumstances:

a) Ties to the country of residence.
b) Economic solvency.
c) Invitation from a public or private organization or institution.
d) Being a truck driver or transport operator intending to enter national territory solely for the purpose of loading or unloading merchandise.
e) Humanitarian reasons.
f) Scientific research or collection of samples in national territory or within the country's jurisdictional waters, subject to prior authorization from the competent national authorities in said waters.
g) Studies.
h) Participation in an event sponsored or endorsed by the Federal Public Administration or by autonomous constitutional bodies, for a maximum duration of 180 days.

Visa Fee:

For the reception, processing, and, if applicable, authorization of the visa: 54.00 USD.

Appointment Request:

Once you have gathered the necessary requirements to apply for your visa, you must schedule an appointment by emailing: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo.

Important Information:

Holding a visa does not guarantee entry into Mexican territory. It only allows the foreign national to present themselves at a port of entry to request admission into the country.

Entry or admission to Mexico is subject to the approval of health and immigration authorities at the entry points, known as immigration checkpoints. These authorities may conduct an interview regarding the purpose of the visit and verify compliance with the applicable legal requirements (Article 37 of the Migration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations)

Visitor Visa Without Authorization to Engage in Remunerated Activities (Long Stay)

Applicable to foreign nationals with substantial economic solvency, frequent travelers, prominent individuals, spouses, common-law partners or equivalent figures of Mexican nationals or of temporary or permanent residents; relatives of temporary or permanent residents; relatives of accredited diplomatic or consular officials in Mexico; and supervisors of a foreign company with a branch in national territory or executive personnel of commercial offices or Mexican companies abroad who wish to enter Mexico under the immigration status of visitor without authorization to engage in remunerated activities and who do not intend to reside in national territory.

Requirements:

I. A valid passport or travel and identity document valid under international law and in force (original).

II. Original document proving legal stay, if the foreign national is not a citizen of the country where the visa is being requested.

III. Submit documents that prove any of the following circumstances:

a) Economic solvency.
b) Frequent traveler.
c) Prominent individual.
d) Relative of a Mexican national.
e) Relative of a foreign national who is a temporary or permanent resident.
f) Relative of a diplomatic or consular official accredited in Mexico holding an ordinary passport.
g) Supervisor of a foreign company with a branch in Mexico or executive personnel of commercial offices or Mexican companies abroad.

Visa Fee:

For the reception, processing, and, if applicable, authorization of the visa: 53.00 USD.

Appointment Request:

Important Information:

Holding a visa does not guarantee entry into Mexican territory. It only allows the foreign national to present themselves at a port of entry to request admission into the country.

Entry or admission to Mexico is subject to the approval of health and immigration authorities at the points of entry, known as immigration checkpoints. These authorities may, at any time, conduct an interview regarding the purpose of your visit and verify compliance with the applicable legal requirements (Article 37 of the Migration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).

Visitor Visa Without Authorization to Engage in Remunerated Activities (Electronic Visa)

Applicable to foreign nationals whose nationality is eligible for the issuance of an electronic visa by the Mexican government, and who intend to travel to Mexico by air under the immigration status of Visitor without authorization to engage in paid activities.

Requirements:

A valid passport or travel and identity document, recognized under international law, confirming eligibility for the Electronic Visa. FOR TURKISH CITIZENS, ONLY ORDINARY (RED) PASSPORTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR AN ELECTRONIC VISA.
Complete the Electronic Visa application, providing all information required by the immigration authority.
A digital photograph of the applicant’s face (without glasses), with a white background, similar to a passport-style photo, in .jpg, .jpeg, or png format, and between 2 to 5 MB in size.
Image of the passport or travel document data page, in .jpg, .jpeg, or png format, between 2 to 5 MB in size. The image must be properly aligned and clearly display the data page.
Travel to Mexico by air only.
Payment of fees as set forth in Article 22 of the current Federal Law on Fees.

Visa Fee:

For the reception, processing, and, if applicable, authorization of the visa: 54.00 USD.

Appointment Request:

Important Information:

Holding a visa does not guarantee entry into Mexican territory. It only allows the foreign national to present themselves at a port of entry to request admission into the country.

Entry to Mexico is subject to the approval of health and immigration authorities at the country’s points of entry (immigration checkpoints), who may conduct an interview regarding the purpose of the trip and verify compliance with applicable legal provisions (Article 37 of the Migration Law and Article 60 of its Regulations).

Visitor Visa for Adoption Procedures

Applicable to foreign nationals who intend to enter Mexico under the immigration status of Visitor 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 Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, or of a country with which Mexico has signed a bilateral agreement on adoption matters.

Requirements:

I. A valid passport or travel and identity document valid under international law and currently in force (original).

II. Original Adoptability Report or Pre-assignment Report issued by the el Sistema Nacional para el Desarrollo Integral de la Familia, including information on the identity of the child or adolescent.

III. Original acceptance of the child assignment and continuation of the adoption process, issued by the Central Authority of the receiving country, expressing the intent and consent of the applicants to continue the adoption process.

IV. Payment of applicable visa fees in accordance with the Federal Law on Fees.

Note: Within 30 calendar days after entering Mexican territory, the foreign national must obtain a Visitor Card for Adoption Purposes from the National Institute of Migration.

Visa Fee:

For the reception, processing, and, if applicable, authorization of the visa: 54.00 USD.

Appointment Request:

Temporary Resident Visa

Applicable to foreign nationals who intend to enter Mexico under the status of Temporary Resident, for a period longer than 180 days and up to 4 years.

This visa allows the foreign national to work in Mexico only if their salary is paid from abroad.

If the applicant has a job offer in Mexico and will receive their salary within national territory, the company or individual offering employment must first obtain an authorization from the National Institute of Migration (INM) for the issuance of the visa.

Requirements:

III. Submit documents proving any of the following circumstances:

a) Economic solvency
b) Scientific research in Mexico’s territorial waters
c) Invitation from a public or private organization or institution
d) Under an international legal instrument for mobility
e) Family unity
f) Ownership of real estate in Mexico
g) Investor status

NOTE: In all cases, the foreign national must, within 30 calendar days from their entry into Mexico, apply for a residency card that certifies their legal stay and allows them to remain in national territory.

Visa Fee:

For the reception, processing, and, if applicable, authorization of the visa:

54.00 USD

Appointment Request:

Important Information:

Holding a visa does not guarantee entry into Mexican territory. It only allows the foreign national to present themselves at a port of entry to request admission into the country.

Temporary Resident Student Visa

Applicable to foreign nationals who intend to enter Mexico under the status of Temporary Resident Student.

A foreign national holding the Temporary Resident Student status may request authorization from the National Institute of Migration (INM) to engage in paid activities within Mexico.

Requirements:

I. A valid passport or travel and identity document valid under international law and currently in force (original).

II. Original document proving legal stay, if the foreign national is not a citizen of the country where the visa is being requested.

III. Submit documents proving one of the following circumstances:

a) Enrollment in academic studies.
b) Participation under an international legal instrument on mobility.

Proof of financial solvency may be provided by:

The applicant,
The applicant’s parents or legal guardians (if under 25 years of age), or
A letter from the educational institution confirming a scholarship,
Or a document from a banking or financial institution confirming sufficient funding.

Note: The Temporary Resident Student Card, which certifies legal stay and authorizes the student to remain in Mexican territory, must be obtained within 30 calendar days after entering the country.

Visa Fee:

For the reception, processing, and, if applicable, authorization of the visa: 54.00 USD

Appointment Request:

Important Information:

Holding a visa does not guarantee entry into Mexican territory. It only allows the foreign national to present themselves at a port of entry to request admission into the country.

Permanent Resident Visa

Applicable to foreign nationals who intend to enter Mexico under the condition of Permanent Resident status.

Requirements:

I. A valid passport or travel and identity document valid under international law and currently in force (original).

II. Original document proving legal stay, if the foreign national is not a citizen of the country where the visa is being requested.

III. Submit documents proving one of the following circumstances:

Retirees or pensioners.
Family unity.
Point based system eligibility.

Note: The Permanent Resident Card, which certifies legal stay and authorizes residence in Mexico, must be requested at the National Institute of Migration (INM) within 30 calendar days from the date of entry into the country.

Visa Fee:

For the reception, processing, and, if applicable, authorization of the visa: 54.00 USD

Appointment Request:

Important Information:

Holding a visa does not guarantee entry into Mexican territory. It only allows the foreign national to present themselves at a port of entry to request admission into the country.

Types of Visas Processed by the National Institute of Migration (INM)

I. Visitor Visa without permission to engage in remunerated activities, when requested for humanitarian reasons.
II. Visitor Visa with permission to engage in remunerated activities, when requested due to a job offer.
III. Temporary Resident Visa, when requested due to a job offer or for family unity.
IV. Permanent Resident Visa, when requested under the points-based system, for family unity, or as a result of the recognition of refugee status.

You can find general information about the different types of visas available for foreign nationals, which are initially processed at the National Institute of Migration (INM), at the following link:

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

Note: Once authorization has been granted by the INM, the foreign national or applicant must appear at a Mexican Embassy or Consulate with the required documentation for the consular interview and issuance of the visa.

Visa Fee:

This applies exclusively to the Visitor Visa with permission to engage in remunerated activities (Visa for Job Offer):

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

Appointment Request:

Important Information:

Holding a visa does not guarantee entry into Mexican territory. It only allows the foreign national to present themselves at a port of entry to request admission into the country.

Detalles: Última actualización: 11 Agosto 2025

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