# 🇲🇽 Mexico — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Mexico from VisaPassage.
> Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/mexico

15 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 180 days
- **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 180 days
- **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 180 days
- **India**: Visa required · apply before travel
- **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 180 days
- **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 180 days

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mexico Visitor Visa (without permission to work) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 180 days | $56 | $160 | 10 days |
| Mexico Visa-Free Entry (Visitor / FMM) | Visa-free · typically eligible | 180 days | MX$983 | — | — |
| Mexico Electronic Authorization (SAE) | eVisa · typically eligible | 180 days | $0 | $54 | 1 day |

- **Mexico Visitor Visa (without permission to work)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Valid passport, Passport photo, Proof of legal stay, Proof of economic solvency, Fee payment (USD 56) · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: consulmex.sre.gob.mx
- **Mexico Visa-Free Entry (Visitor / FMM)** — Key documents: Valid passport, FMM (digital or stamp), DNR fee payment · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: inm.gob.mx
- **Mexico Electronic Authorization (SAE)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Online SAE application, Printed SAE authorization, Arrival by air on participating airline, FMM on arrival · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: inm.gob.mx

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mexico Student Visa (Temporary Resident Student) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $56 | $220 | 5 days |

- **Mexico Student Visa (Temporary Resident Student)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Valid passport, Passport photo, Acceptance letter, Proof of economic solvency, Fee payment (USD 56), INM card exchange · Rights: Study: Enrollment in accredited institution required · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: consulmex.sre.gob.mx

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mexico Work Visa (Temporary Resident with Job Offer) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $56 | $220 | — |
| Mexico Border Worker Visitor Card (TVTF) | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 365 days | MX$581 | MX$780 | — |

- **Mexico Work Visa (Temporary Resident with Job Offer)** — Key documents: INM work authorization (NUT), Visa application form, Valid passport, Passport photo, Job offer letter, Consular interview within 15 business days, Fee payment (USD 56), INM card exchange · Rights: 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 · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: embamex.sre.gob.mx
- **Mexico Border Worker Visitor Card (TVTF)** — Key documents: Valid passport or travel document, Written job offer, Fee payment (MXN 581), Biometric capture · Rights: Work: Paid work in border states; tied to region · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gob.mx

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mexico Temporary Resident Visa (Real Estate Ownership) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $56 | — | 5 days |
| Mexico Temporary Resident Visa (Economic Solvency) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $56 | — | 5 days |
| Mexico Temporary Resident Visa (Investor) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $56 | — | 5 days |

- **Mexico Temporary Resident Visa (Real Estate Ownership)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Valid passport, Passport photo, Public deed (escritura pública), Proof of legal stay, Fee payment (USD 56), INM card exchange · Rights: Study: May study while resident · Residency after 4 years · Family: Spouse and children via family unity · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: consulmex.sre.gob.mx
- **Mexico Temporary Resident Visa (Economic Solvency)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Valid passport, Passport photo, Proof of legal stay, Bank statements - income option, Fee payment (USD 56), INM card exchange (canje) · Rights: Study: May study while resident · Residency after 4 years · Family: Spouse and children via family unity · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: consulmex.sre.gob.mx
- **Mexico Temporary Resident Visa (Investor)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Valid passport, Passport photo, Notarized corporate deed, Fee payment (USD 56), INM card exchange · Rights: Work: Work allowed via investor activity (INM permit) · Study: May study while resident · Residency after 4 years · Family: Spouse and children via family unity · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: consulmex.sre.gob.mx

## Retire & Lifestyle

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mexico Permanent Resident Visa (Retirees / Pensioners) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $56 | — | 5 days |
| Mexico Working Holiday Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | $220 | — |

- **Mexico Permanent Resident Visa (Retirees / Pensioners)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Valid passport, Passport photo, Proof of pension income, Official proof of retirement, Fee payment (USD 56), INM card within 30 days · Rights: Study: May study while resident · Residency: Permanent residence from grant · Family: Spouse and dependent children included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: consulmex.sre.gob.mx
- **Mexico Working Holiday Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proof of age 18-30, Visa application form, Proof of funds · Rights: Work: Work allowed; capped/limited duration · Study: Short study permitted; limited · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mfat.govt.nz

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mexico Family Unity Visa (Vínculo Familiar) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $56 | $270 | 5 days |
| Mexico Residence for Spouse/Partner of a Mexican National | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $56 | $270 | 5 days |
| Mexican Nationality by Descent (Birth Registration Abroad) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $0 | — | — |

- **Mexico Family Unity Visa (Vínculo Familiar)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Valid passport, Passport photo, Proof of family link, Sponsor's resident card or proof of Mexican nationality, Sponsor's proof of solvency, Fee payment (USD 56), INM card exchange · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: consulmex.sre.gob.mx
- **Mexico Residence for Spouse/Partner of a Mexican National** — Key documents: Visa application form, Valid passport, Passport photo, Original marriage certificate, Proof of spouse's Mexican nationality, Fee payment (USD 56), INM card exchange · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: consulmex.sre.gob.mx
- **Mexican Nationality by Descent (Birth Registration Abroad)** — Key documents: Foreign long-form birth certificate, Parent's Mexican birth certificate, Parents' official IDs, Applicant's official ID, Appointment via MiConsulado · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: consulmex.sre.gob.mx

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mexico Permanent Resident Status | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $56 | — | 5 days |

- **Mexico Permanent Resident Status** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proof of qualifying basis, Proof of legal stay, Fee payment (USD 56), INM card within 30 days · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: consulmex.sre.gob.mx

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