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Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
Mexico Visitor Visa (without permission to work)
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Consular visitor visa for nationals who are not visa-exempt (e.g. India, China, and since the suspensions Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela). Issued for a single entry, valid 180 days, allowing a stay of up to 180 days for tourism or business without paid activities. Applicants book via the MiConsulado portal, attend an interview and show economic solvency; the 2026 consular fee is USD 56.
Government fee
$56
Service fee
$160
Processing time
10 days
Max stay
180 days
Validity
180 days
Document checklist (7)
Visa application formCompleted and signed official form.
Valid passportOriginal plus photocopy of data page and pages with visas/stamps.
Passport photoOne recent photo, white background, no glasses.
Proof of legal stayIf applying in a country of which you are not a national.
Proof of economic solvencyBank statements and/or employment letter; amounts vary by consulate.
Proof of purpose of tripOptionalItinerary, hotel reservation or invitation letter.
Fee payment (USD 56)Non-refundable processing fee, charged regardless of outcome.
Tourist Visa
Mexico Visa-Free Entry (Visitor / FMM)
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Nationals of ~50 countries (US, Canada, UK, EU/EFTA, Japan, Australia, etc.) and holders of valid US/UK/Canada/Japan/Schengen visas or permanent residence enter Mexico visa-free as visitors for tourism, business or transit. The immigration officer grants up to 180 days (often less, at discretion); the non-resident fee (DNR) is MXN 983 in 2026, included in air fares and waived for land stays of 7 days or less. The FMM is now digital or replaced by a passport stamp at most ports; no extension or work allowed.
Government fee
MX$983
Max stay
180 days
Validity
180 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportPassport valid for the entire stay.
FMM (digital or stamp)Multiple Migratory Form completed online (land) or replaced by passport stamp at airports.
DNR fee paymentMXN 983 non-resident fee (2026); included in airline tickets, payable at land borders for stays over 7 days.
Proof of purpose of tripOptionalHotel booking, return ticket or invitation; may be requested by the immigration officer.
Proof of fundsOptionalMay be requested at the officer's discretion.
Valid visa or PR of US/UK/Canada/Japan/SchengenOptionalOnly for nationals using the document-based exemption instead of nationality-based exemption.
Tourist Visa
Mexico Electronic Authorization (SAE)
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Free online electronic authorization allowing ordinary-passport holders of Russia, Türkiye and Ukraine to fly to Mexico without a consular visa for tourism, business or transit. Valid 30 days from issuance for a single entry by air on a participating airline; the immigration officer grants up to 180 days on arrival. If the SAE is denied, the traveler must apply for a regular visitor visa at a consulate.
Government fee
$0
Service fee
$54
Processing time
1 day
Max stay
180 days
Validity
30 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportOrdinary passport of an eligible nationality (Russia, Türkiye, Ukraine).
Online SAE applicationCompleted on the INM portal before boarding.
Printed SAE authorizationMust be shown at airline check-in and to immigration on arrival.
Arrival by air on participating airlineSAE is valid only for air entry.
FMM on arrivalCompleted at the port of entry.
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Transit Visa
Business Visitor Visa
Medical Treatment Visa
Pilgrimage Visa
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Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
Mexico Student Visa (Temporary Resident Student)
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For foreigners admitted to courses, degrees or research at Mexican institutions for stays over 180 days. Requires an acceptance letter and proof of economic solvency (roughly USD 1,500/month at US consulates in 2026, varying by post; solvency may be shown by parents for applicants under 25, and Mexican-government scholarship holders are exempt). The student resident card is renewed annually for the duration of studies; paid work requires separate INM authorization, and time as a student does not count toward permanent residence.
Study: Enrollment in accredited institution required
Government fee
$56
Service fee
$220
Processing time
5 days
Validity
180 days
Document checklist (8)
Visa application formCompleted and signed.
Valid passportOriginal and photocopy.
Passport photoRecent, white background.
Acceptance letterFrom the Mexican educational institution, stating program, level and duration.
Proof of economic solvencyBank statements/income of applicant or parents (if under 25); amount varies by consulate.
Scholarship letterOptionalIf funded by a scholarship (Mexican government scholarship holders exempt from solvency proof).
Fee payment (USD 56)Consular visa fee.
INM card exchangeStudent resident card at INM within 30 days of entry.
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Language Course Visa
Internship / Trainee Visa
Exchange Program Visa
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Work & Self-Employment
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Skilled Work Visa
Mexico Work Visa (Temporary Resident with Job Offer)
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Employer-led work route: a Mexican employer registered with INM (holding a Constancia de Inscripción de Empleador) files the work authorization with INM; once approved, the worker receives a NUT number and attends a consular interview (visa fee USD 56, no solvency proof needed - the job offer qualifies). After entry, the visa is exchanged within 30 days for a temporary resident card with work permission (1 year, MXN 11,141 plus ~MXN 4,341 work authorization in 2026), renewable up to 4 years, then permanent residence. Workers cannot self-petition; changing employer must be notified to INM.
Work: Work allowed with INM job-offer permit (NUT)
Study: May study while resident
Residency after 4 years
Family: Spouse and children via family unity
Government fee
$56
Service fee
$220
Validity
180 days
Document checklist (8)
INM work authorization (NUT)Approval obtained by the Mexican employer before the consular stage.
Visa application formCompleted and signed.
Valid passportOriginal and photocopy.
Passport photoRecent, white background.
Job offer letterFrom the registered Mexican employer, matching the INM authorization.
Consular interview within 15 business daysApplicant must attend the designated consulate after NUT issuance.
Fee payment (USD 56)Consular visa fee.
INM card exchangeTemporary resident card with work permission within 30 days of entry.
Seasonal Work Visa
Mexico Border Worker Visitor Card (TVTF)
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Card allowing nationals of Guatemala and Belize to work legally in Mexico's southern border states (Campeche, Chiapas, Tabasco and Quintana Roo) with multiple entries. Issued at seven southern border entry points upon presenting a written job offer from an INM-registered employer; the 2026 fee is MXN 581, waived when the job pays the regional minimum wage. Valid 1 year, not renewable - holders must reapply, and a change of employer must be reported to INM.
Work: Paid work in border states; tied to region
Government fee
MX$581
Service fee
MX$780
Max stay
365 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passport or travel documentGuatemalan or Belizean.
Written job offerSigned by an employer registered with INM (valid employer registration certificate, CIE).
Fee payment (MXN 581)Waived if the job pays the minimum wage of the work zone.
Biometric captureFingerprints, iris, photo and signature at the border entry point.
Parental authorizationOptionalFor applicants aged 16-17, per labor law.
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Digital Nomad Visa
Freelancer Visa
Self-Employment Visa
Startup / Entrepreneur Visa
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
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Invest & Capital
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Residence by Real Estate
Mexico Temporary Resident Visa (Real Estate Ownership)
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Temporary residence for foreigners who own Mexican real estate: a notarized public deed must show the applicant owns property in Mexico worth more than USD 624,405 (Las Vegas consulate, 2026; equivalent to about MXN 10.76 million), free of liens. The visa leads to a 1-year temporary resident card renewable up to 4 years, after which permanent residence is available. No income proof is required under this option.
Study: May study while resident
Residency after 4 years
Family: Spouse and children via family unity
Government fee
$56
Processing time
5 days
Validity
180 days
Min. investment
$624,405
Document checklist (7)
Visa application formCompleted and printed.
Valid passportOriginal plus photocopies.
Passport photoRecent, white background.
Public deed (escritura pública)Original and copy of notarized Mexican deed showing ownership of property worth over USD 624,405 (2026).
Proof of legal stayIf not a national of the country of application.
Fee payment (USD 56)Non-refundable consular fee.
INM card exchangeTemporary resident card at INM within 30 days of entry.
Non-Lucrative / Passive Income Visa
Mexico Temporary Resident Visa (Economic Solvency)
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Residence route for financially self-sufficient people, including remote workers and pensioners (Mexico has no separate digital-nomad visa; consulates explicitly accept remote-work income under this category). In 2026 US consulates require monthly net income of about USD 4,510-4,630 for the last 6 months (680x UMA = MXN 79,771) or average savings/investments of about USD 76,000-78,000 over 12 months, plus ~USD 1,498/month per dependent. The visa is valid 180 days for entry; within 30 days you exchange it at INM for a temporary resident card (1 year, MXN 11,141 in 2026, renewable up to 4 years, then permanent residence).
Study: May study while resident
Residency after 4 years
Family: Spouse and children via family unity
Government fee
$56
Processing time
5 days
Validity
180 days
Min. income / month
$4,630
Document checklist (9)
Visa application formCompleted and printed.
Valid passportOriginal plus photocopies of data page and stamped pages.
Passport photoRecent, white background, no glasses.
Proof of legal stayIf not a national of the country where you apply.
Bank statements - income optionLast 6 months showing monthly income of at least ~USD 4,630 (Las Vegas 2026), with employment letter, contract, payroll or pension voucher.
Bank statements - savings optionOptionalAlternative: last 12 months with minimum monthly balance of ~USD 78,025 (Las Vegas 2026).
Remote-work employer letterOptionalIf employed: letter on letterhead stating salary and explicit agreement with residing in Mexico and working remotely.
Fee payment (USD 56)Non-refundable consular fee.
INM card exchange (canje)Apply for the temporary resident card at INM within 30 days of entry.
Business Investor Visa
Mexico Temporary Resident Visa (Investor)
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Temporary residence for investors in Mexican companies: a notarized deed must show paid-in participation in the capital stock of a Mexican legal entity exceeding USD 312,169 (Las Vegas, 2026; about MXN 5.38 million / 45,850x UMA), or ownership of fixed assets used for business of the same value, or documented business activity such as employing at least three workers registered with IMSS. Leads to a renewable temporary resident card (up to 4 years) and then permanent residence. Mexico has no golden-visa or citizenship-by-investment program.
Work: Work allowed via investor activity (INM permit)
Study: May study while resident
Residency after 4 years
Family: Spouse and children via family unity
Government fee
$56
Processing time
5 days
Validity
180 days
Min. investment
$312,169
Document checklist (7)
Visa application formCompleted and printed.
Valid passportOriginal plus photocopies.
Passport photoRecent, white background.
Notarized corporate deedShowing participation in a Mexican company's capital stock exceeding USD 312,169 (2026), e.g. share purchase contract.
Proof of fixed assets or business activityOptionalAlternative: assets over USD 312,169 used for business, or contracts/invoices/IMSS proof of employing 3+ workers.
Fee payment (USD 56)Non-refundable consular fee.
INM card exchangeTemporary resident card at INM within 30 days of entry.
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Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Citizenship by Investment
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Retire & Lifestyle
Retirement visas and working holiday schemes.
Retirement Visa
Mexico Permanent Resident Visa (Retirees / Pensioners)
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Direct permanent residence for retirees and pensioners, with no prior temporary residence required. In 2026 the threshold is 1,140x UMA in monthly pension income (MXN 133,733, roughly USD 7,400 - Omaha consulate listed USD 6,789 in 2025) for the last 6 months, or savings/investments of 45,850x UMA (MXN 5,378,664, roughly USD 298,000) averaged over 12 months; consulates increasingly require proof of actual retired status. The permanent resident card (MXN 13,579 in 2026) is obtained from INM within 30 days of entry and never expires; permanent residents may work.
Study: May study while resident
Residency: Permanent residence from grant
Family: Spouse and dependent children included
Government fee
$56
Processing time
5 days
Validity
180 days
Min. income / month
$7,400
Document checklist (8)
Visa application formCompleted and signed.
Valid passportOriginal and photocopy.
Passport photoRecent, white background.
Proof of pension incomePension statements showing monthly tax-free income above the threshold for the last 6 months.
Proof of savings/investmentsOptionalAlternative: bank/investment statements with average monthly balance above the threshold for the last 12 months.
Official proof of retirementDocument stating retired/pensioner status; required by many consulates for direct permanent residency.
INM card within 30 daysPermanent resident card processed at INM after entry.
Working Holiday Visa
Mexico Working Holiday Visa
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Mexico runs reciprocal working-holiday schemes with New Zealand (since 2007, 200 places per year, ages 18-30, 12 months), France (Visa Vacances-Travail, since 2016, ages 18-30, 1 year) and Pacific Alliance partners Chile, Colombia and Peru (since 2014). Eligible young people apply at the Mexican embassy in their country (e.g. Wellington for New Zealanders) and are issued a temporary visa under the 'international legal instrument on mobility of persons' category, allowing them to work to fund their holiday. Quotas and supporting-funds requirements are set per agreement; the visa is not extendable beyond the agreed year.
Work: Work allowed; capped/limited duration
Study: Short study permitted; limited
Service fee
$220
Max stay
365 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportOf a partner-country nationality (NZ, France, Chile, Colombia, Peru).
Proof of age 18-30At time of application.
Visa application formFiled at the Mexican embassy with reference to the bilateral agreement.
Proof of fundsSufficient resources for the initial stay, per the relevant agreement.
Return ticket or funds to purchase oneOptionalCommonly required under working-holiday agreements.
Health/travel insuranceOptionalCommonly required under the agreements.
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Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
Mexico Family Unity Visa (Vínculo Familiar)
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Residence for close relatives (spouse/partner, children, parents of minors, stepchildren) of Mexican temporary or permanent residents, temporary resident students, or Mexican nationals. The resident sponsor must show extra solvency of about USD 1,498 per month (or equivalent savings) per family member at US consulates in 2026; parents, minor children and siblings of Mexican citizens can qualify directly for permanent residence with the Mexican citizen appearing at the consulate. Family-unit applications may also be filed in-country at INM, and INM card fees are discounted 50% for family-unit cases.
Government fee
$56
Service fee
$270
Processing time
5 days
Validity
180 days
Document checklist (8)
Visa application formCompleted and signed.
Valid passportOriginal and photocopy.
Passport photoRecent, white background.
Proof of family linkOriginal marriage or birth certificates, apostilled and translated if issued outside Mexico/US.
Sponsor's resident card or proof of Mexican nationalityTemporary/permanent resident card, or Mexican birth certificate/passport of the sponsor.
Sponsor's proof of solvency~USD 1,498/month income or equivalent 12-month balance per family member (not required for spouses of Mexicans).
Fee payment (USD 56)Consular visa fee.
INM card exchangeResident card at INM within 30 days of entry (50% fee discount for family unit).
Spouse / Partner Visa
Mexico Residence for Spouse/Partner of a Mexican National
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Spouses and common-law partners of Mexican citizens (or of permanent residents) qualify for temporary residence with no economic solvency requirement - only the marriage certificate and proof of the Mexican spouse's nationality are needed (Las Vegas 2026 checklist, option G). The temporary resident card is issued for 2 years, after which the holder converts to permanent residence; applications can also be made in-country at INM under family unity. After 2 years of residence with a Mexican spouse the holder may also pursue naturalization.
Government fee
$56
Service fee
$270
Processing time
5 days
Validity
180 days
Document checklist (7)
Visa application formCompleted and signed.
Valid passportOriginal and photocopy.
Passport photoRecent, white background.
Original marriage certificateOr document proving concubinage/common-law partnership; apostilled and translated if foreign.
Proof of spouse's Mexican nationalityMexican birth certificate, passport or nationality certificate per Article 3 of the Nationality Law (or permanent resident card if sponsor is a PR).
Fee payment (USD 56)Consular visa fee; no solvency proof required for spouses of Mexicans.
INM card exchange2-year temporary resident card at INM within 30 days; convert to permanent after 2 years.
Ancestry / Repatriation
Mexican Nationality by Descent (Birth Registration Abroad)
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Anyone born abroad to a Mexican-born (or naturalized) father or mother is Mexican by birth under the Nationality Law and can register at any Mexican consulate or civil registry to receive a Mexican birth certificate, usually issued the same day. Registration is free of charge and there is no generational limit through a Mexico-born parent; grandchildren first register the intermediate parent. Once registered, the person holds full citizenship (passport, unrestricted residence and work) rather than a visa.
Government fee
$0
Document checklist (6)
Foreign long-form birth certificateShowing both parents' full names; abstract versions not accepted; apostilled/translated as applicable.
Parent's Mexican birth certificateCertified copy of the Mexican father's and/or mother's birth certificate.
Parents' official IDsMexican passport, INE/voter card or matrícula consular; foreign parent presents valid passport.
Parents' marriage certificateOptionalIf married; if not married (or married less than 6 months before the birth), the father must appear to sign.
Applicant's official IDValid photo identification of the registrant.
Appointment via MiConsuladoRegistration and certificate issuance are free.
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Dependent Relative Visa
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Special Categories
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Permanent Residence
Mexico Permanent Resident Status
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Open-ended residence status with unrestricted right to live and work in Mexico. Obtainable directly from abroad by retirees/pensioners, by family unity with Mexicans (parents, minor children, siblings), or via the rarely-used points system; in-country it is granted after 4 years as a temporary resident (2 years if married to a Mexican or permanent resident). The card never expires for adults (minors renew every 4 years); the 2026 INM card fee is MXN 13,579 (MXN 8,569 when transitioning from temporary residence).
Government fee
$56
Processing time
5 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportOriginal.
Proof of qualifying basisPension/savings evidence, family-unity certificates with the Mexican relative appearing in person, or points-system evidence.
Proof of legal stayIf not a national of the country where applying.
Fee payment (USD 56)Consular visa fee (2026; USD 54 in 2025).
INM card within 30 daysPermanent resident card processed after entry; MXN 13,579 (2026).
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