Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Designed for foreigners intending to enter Mexico as temporary residents for periods ranging from 6 months to 4 years for various purposes. Within 30 calendar days of arrival, holders must register with the National Institute of Migration (INM) to obtain a Temporary Resident Card.
Visa validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
from 1 day to 6 months
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
$56
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Eligible individuals
Employee, worker, specialist
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$56
Eligible individuals
Wealthy person, retiree, digital nomad
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$56
Eligible individuals
Student
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$56
Eligible individuals
Scientist, researcher
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$56
Eligible individuals
Invited, important person, recognized person
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$56
Eligible individuals
Family, family member, spouse, child, parent, partner
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$56
Eligible individuals
Property owner, visitor
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$56
Eligible individuals
Investor, businessman, entrepreneur
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$56
Eligible individuals
Displaced, refugee, person in mobility
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 6 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$56
Last updated 2026-04-13
Travel purpose:
Tourism
, study
, residence permit
, business
, investment
, work
, other