Embajada de México en Viet Nam

MEXICAN VISA

VISA APPLICATION IS WITH APPOINTMENT ONLY (ONE APPOINTMENT FOR EACH VISA APPLICANT)

EXEMPTION OF THE MEXICAN VISA

Holders of any of the following valid documents are exempted from the requirement of the Mexican visa to travel to Mexico for a period of entry not exceeding 180 days and for non-remunerated activities.

 *Note: For specific inquiries regarding the use of Visas or Permanent Resident Cards for exceptions to the Mexican visa, please refer to the appropriate information on the website of the Mexican Embassy in the country of issuance. For example, questions about the use of U.S. visas or U.S. Permanent Resident Cards can be addressed on the website of the Embassy of Mexico in the United States of America.

The Embassy of Mexico in Vietnam does not have further information regarding the specific characteristics of these Visas or Permanent Resident Cards, and cannot guarantee their acceptance by Mexican immigration authorities.

NATIONALS FROM COUNTRIES THAT DO NOT REQUIRE A VISA TO TRAVEL TO MEXICO FOR A PERIOD OF ENTRY NOT EXCEEDING 180 DAYS AND FOR NON-REMUNERATED ACTIVITIES

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VISA APPLICATION

• Visa applications will only be accepted with a scheduled appointment;
• THERE ARE NO URGENT APPOINTMENTS;
• Mexican visa application is processed exclusively at the Consular Section of the Embassy of Mexico in Vietnam, located in HANOI;
• The Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Ho Chi Minh City does not receive and process Mexican visa applications;
• All Mexican Visa Applicants must submit their application and collect their passport and visa (if granted) in person at the Consular Section of the Embassy of Mexico in Vietnam, located in HANOI;
• The Mexican visa application is strictly personal. Mediation or Representation for Mexican Visa is allowed only for minors (by their parents) or individuals with verified intellectual disabilities;
• There will be no prior review of documents before the scheduled appointment date;
• Applicants are responsible for presenting all required documents as listed on the Visa Section of the Embassy’s website. Important: It is highly recommended not to hire third-party services for preparing your documents, as these services often prepare generic applications for various countries, which in most of the cases do not meet Mexican visa requirements;
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to read carefully all requirements and FULLY provide all necessary documents on the day of the scheduled interview.

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  THE EMBASSY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE APPOINTMENT IF DOCUMENTATION IS INCOMPLETE

• The Embassy reserves the right to request additional documentation;
• All Vietnamese or Laotian documents must be translated into Spanish by a certified translation office and legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam or Laos, respectively. Documents originally issued in English might be accepted without translation to Spanish. The original Vietnamese or Laotian document must also be presented alongside its translation;
• All documents (bank statements, letters, etc.) issued in countries other than Vietnam and Laos have to be duly legalized at the Mexican Embassy or Consulate in the country where the document was issued, OR apostilled by the country of origin, if it is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention;
• The application processing fee must be paid in cash, IN U.S. DOLLARS ONLY when submitting the application at the Consular Section of the Embassy of Mexico in Vietnam, located in Hanoi.

Important: Credit or debit cards are not accepted, nor is local currency; only U.S. dollars in cash are accepted, with bills in good condition, free of scribbles, amendments, or tears, and issued in 2013 or later. Please bring the exact amount as this office does not provide change. Fees for the process are at the following LINK

•  Payment is NOT REFUNDABLE regardless of the visa application result;
• The issuance of a Mexican visa is subject to approval following the consular interview. The Embassy has up to 10 (TEN) working days to issue the visa application result;
• The Consular Section does not issue express visas. Visas, if granted, are issued up to 10 (TEN) working days;
• Some Mexican visas and cases require approval from the Mexican National Immigration Institute (INAMI), which may result in processing times exceeding 10 (TEN) working days;
• If INAMI denies entry to a foreign individual into Mexico, the Embassy of Mexico in Vietnam does not serve as a mediator for inquiries or claims. Such matters must be addressed directly to INAMI in Mexico.

VISA APPLICATION FOR MINORS

• Visa applications for minors must be signed by both parents in the presence of a consular Officer. Parents’ official identifications with the bearer's signature must be presented to verify signatures of the parents on the Mexican Visa Application form, as well as legal documents proving the parents' relationship with the minor;
• If one parent is unable to attend the appointment, it is mandatory to submit his/her signed identification, documents proving his/her relationship with the applicant, and a notarized authorization from the absent parent explicitly/literally stating that he/she allows the minor to apply for the Mexican Visa and, if it is approved, to travel to Mexico;
• If the minor is under legal guardianship, notarized legal guardianship documents must be submitted.

IMMIGRATION INFORMATION

• According to Mexico’s Migration Law, the visa does not guarantee the entry into Mexico. Final admission is subject to the approval by the migratory and sanitary authorities at the point of entry;
• Admission of entry to Mexico will be determined exclusively by the Immigration Authority at the point of entry;
• At the point of entry, Mexican immigration authorities may ask you some questions to confirm the reasons of your visit, the length of your stay, and how are you financing your trip. They may also request printed documents such as hotel reservations, return tickets or travel itineraries. Please find more information in the following LINK.
  

At the point of entry, you may be required to present the following documentation:

• A valid passport;
• Valid Mexican visa or valid visa from USA, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan or any Schengen country or proof of permanent residence in USA, United Kingdom, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Japan or any Schengen country;
• Hotel bookings or return or onward flight ticket;
• Documentation related to the purpose of your trip (tour itinerary, company invitation, etc.);
• Documents proving financial resources.

A VISA DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ENTRY INTO A COUNTRY

Important: If INAMI denies entry to a foreign individual into Mexico, the Embassy of Mexico in Vietnam does not serve as a mediator for inquiries or claims. Such matters must be addressed directly to INAMI in Mexico.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR VISA

Please read carefully all requirements and information.

Once you carefully read all the information and you are sure that you have full requirements completed, please request a consular appointment

VISITOR WITHOUT PERMISSION TO CONDUCT REMUNERATED ACTIVIVITY (TOURISM / BUSINESS / TRANSIT)

VISITOR WITH PERMISSION TO CONDUCT REMUNERATED ACTIVIVITY (NUT – INAMI)

TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA

TEMPORARY STUDENT VISA

PERMANENT RESIDENT VISA

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