Mexico tourist visa requirements and information
Step 1: Prepare your documents:
The following list of documents is a guide of the requirements. The Consular Section may request further forms of proof depending on each case.
- Original valid passport and a clear photocopy of the first and last page (vertical).
- Proof of legal stay (Visa copy and entry stamp, work permits, residency card) in case the applicant holds another nationality.
- Application form duly filled (printed in one page, double sided).
- One recent passport-sized photograph (4.5 CM X 3.5 CM), white background, without glasses. Face should cover 80%.
- Original cover letter given by your employer indicating date of joining (Applicant must have been working at least 1 year in the same company).-if applicable. (Please include a copy of the passport or PAN card of the person signing the letter)
- Original pay slips (last 3 months). – if applicable, stamped and signed by the company. Please include a copy of the passport or PAN card of the signatory
- Original personal cover letter issued by the applicant stating length and purpose of the trip.
- Original personal bank statement (stamped and signed) or pass book (last 3 months) certified by the bank.
- IF self-employed:
- Original documents of bussines establishment, and
- Original deed of property ownership duly apostilled.
- Personal Income Tax Return (ITR) or Form 16 (previous year).
- Visa fee ($51 US Dollars payable in local current exchange rate).
- For spouses who are financially dependent on the main applicant, include original and copy of marriage certificate duly apostilled and spouse’s passport copy.
- For children/ applicants under 25 years old who are financially dependent on the main applicant, include original and copy of birth certificate dully apostilled and parents passport copy.
- For parents dependant on the main applicant, include original and copy of birth certificate of the main applicant dully apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs and passport copy.
ADVICE for parents with MINOR APPLICANTS – As per visa process, all applicants including children need to give biometrics (picture and fingerprints). Please talk to your child before your visit to the Consular Section and prepare her/him for the same in order to process their application in a timely manner.
Step 2: Book an appointment through Citas:
ALL appointments must be booked ONLY through citas website.
- The Embassy does NOT book/grant appointments.
Once you booked your appointment, this Consular Section cannot change it, cancel it, reschedule it, or modify it in any way.
Step 3: Pay visa application fee:
All visa applications submitted to the Embassy of Mexico will cost $53.00 USD payable in current exchange rate.
- Be sure to pay exact amount ONLY. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee that the visa application will be approved.
- DO NOT PAY visa fee before securing an appointment. Visa fee must be paid prior to the submission of the documents and after scheduling an appointment.
Step 4: Attend your appointment:
- Bring all your documents and payment receipt.
- Appointment letter you must carry with you the day of your appointment.
- On that date, we will take a photograph and fingerprints, and an interview will be conducted as to confirm the purpose of the trip.
- All the documents should be in one folder.
- Bring all the required stationary with you (pencil, pen, glue stick etc.)
- Be informed that if any document is missing or you are unable to provide it at the time of document submission, you will have to take a new appointment using the Citas site.
- To avoid inconvenience, please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment time.
Step 5: Collect your passport:
If your application is approved,
- You have to collect your passport in person or it can also be collected by another individual with an original letter of authorization and ID copy of the authorized person.
- Collection timings are Monday to Friday from 15:00 to 15:30. Please plan accordingly.