Mexico

Border Zone Worker Visitor (Visitante Trabajador Fronterizo)

Allows Guatemalan and Belizean nationals living in border areas to legally work in Mexico's southern border states on a circular commuter basis.

Diplomatic Visa (Visa Diplomática)

For accredited foreign diplomats, ambassadors, chargés d'affaires, and their qualifying dependents assigned to Mexico.

Long-Term Visitor Visa (Multiple Entry)

This visa is designed for frequent travelers who do not intend to reside in Mexico but require multiple entries over a longer period (up to 10 years).

Mexico Permanent Resident Visa (Residente Permanente)

Indefinite residence permit granting full work rights, available via 4 years of temporary residency, family ties to Mexican nationals, retirement income, or points system.

Mexico Temporary Resident Student Visa (Residente Temporal Estudiante)

Temporary residence permit for full-time students enrolled at an accredited Mexican educational institution.

Mexico Temporary Resident Visa (Residente Temporal)

Multi-year Mexican residence permit (1–4 years) for income- or savings-based applicants; allows remote work for foreign employers, leads to permanent residency.

Mexico Temporary Resident Visa – Family Unity

Temporary residence permit granted to family members of Mexican nationals or legal temporary/permanent residents for family reunification.

Mexico Temporary Resident Visa – Investor

Mexican investor temporary residence for foreign nationals committing 45,850 UMA-days (~USD 186,272) to a Mexican company, real estate, or productive assets.

Mexico Visitor Visa (Visitante)

Short-stay visa for tourism, cultural activities, and non-remunerative visits up to 180 days.

Mexico Visitor Work Permit (Visitante con Permiso para Actividades Remuneradas)

Short-term work authorization for employer-sponsored foreign workers performing specific activities up to 180 days.

N/A — Temporary Resident Visa with Work Authorization

Official Visa (Visa Oficial)

For foreign government officials, consular officers, administrative and technical staff of diplomatic missions, and international organization personnel assigned to Mexico.

Permanent Resident Visa - Points System

Regional Visitor Permit (Visitante Regional)

Allows residents of Guatemalan and Belizean border municipalities to make short visits to Mexican border towns without a full visa, for commerce, tourism, or family purposes.

SRE-01-039 — Visitor Visa with permission to engage in paid activities (Job Offer)

Temporary Resident Visa - Job Offer

Temporary Resident – Pensioner/Retiree (Residente Temporal – Jubilados y Pensionados)

For foreign retirees and pensioners who can demonstrate sufficient passive income to support themselves in Mexico without engaging in paid employment.

Temporary Resident – Religious Worker (Residente Temporal – Actividades Religiosas)

For foreign missionaries, clergy, and religious personnel authorized to perform religious activities in Mexico on behalf of a registered religious organization.

Transit Visa (Visa de Tránsito)

For travelers passing through Mexican territory en route to a third country, permitting a brief stopover without entering the country as a visitor.

Visitor Visa Without Permission to Engage in Paid Activities (Standard)

This visa is for individuals who require a visa to enter Mexico for tourism, business meetings, or other non-remunerated activities for up to 180 days.

Visitor Visa for Adoption Procedures