MEXICO VISA GUIDE

Mexico Visa Requirements

A practical document checklist for tourism, transit, and business travel.

You may qualify for a visa exemption.Travelers holding a valid multiple-entry tourist or business visa from the United States, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, or a Schengen country may be permitted to enter Mexico without a Mexican visa for eligible tourism, transit, or business travel. Confirm current eligibility with official authorities before departure.
01

Original signed passport and copy

  • Include the biographical page and all used pages showing amendments, endorsements, visas, and entry or exit stamps.
  • Include an old passport containing a previous visa and remove passport covers.
02

Application form

  • Submit the completed and signed application form as a back-to-back copy.
03

Passport photograph

  • One recent color photograph, 45 mm x 35 mm, on a white background and taken within the last three months.
  • Avoid white clothing, eyeglasses, jewelry, and visible teeth. Eyebrows and ears should be visible.
04

Employment evidence

  • Original employment certificate addressed to the Embassy of Mexico, on company letterhead with a seal and wet signature.
  • It should state the applicant's position, hiring date, monthly and annual salary, and HR or signatory contact details.
  • Include company-certified payslips for the last three months.
05

Self-employed applicants

  • Mayor's permit and DTI registration for a sole proprietor.
  • SEC registration and GIS for a corporation.
06

Income tax return

  • Provide the latest ITR with BIR stamp.
  • Self-employed applicants should include the pages showing net income and total revenue.
07

Bank documents

  • Copy of the bank certification showing ADB for each of the last three months.
  • Bank statements covering the three months before the appointment.
08

Inviter or sponsor documents

  • Company and financial documents.
  • Support or invitation letter from the host in Mexico, including the inviter's contact details.
  • Copy of the inviter's ID or passport when applicable.
09

Foreign residents

  • Original and copy of a valid document proving legal, long-term stay in the country of application.
10

Appointment and interview

  • Personal appearance is required for the scheduled appointment and interview.
  • Appointment availability may be limited, and securing a schedule can take time.
Final assessment remains with the consular officer.Requirements, applicable fees, and appointment availability may change depending on the travel purpose, intended stay, and official review.

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