Mexico business 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 in India (Visa copy and entry stamp) 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 the purpose and length of the trip. (Please include a copy of the passport or PAN card of the person signing the letter)
- Appointment letter ( Joining date document). All employees must have been working at least 1 year in the same company. If employees joined in less than one year:
- 12 month bank statement from the company, originally stamped and signed on every single page.
- Original and copy of a document attesting that the applicant has the experience to carry out the activity for which he is invited (example: original degree or educational certificate), duly apostilled.
- Original pay slips (last 3 months), stamped and signed by the company. Please include a copy of the passport or PAN card of the signatory
- Original letter of invitation from the Mexican company indicating the purpose, length of the trip and specifying what company will covers the employee’s expenses. (Please include a copy of the passport or INE card/Residence card permit of the person signing the letter)
- Original personal bank statement (stamped and signed) or pass book (last 3 months) certified by the bank.
- Personal Income Tax Return (ITR) or Form 16 (previous year).
- Visa fee ($51 US Dollars payable in local current exchange rate).
If the applicant is a business owner, they must also include the following documents:
- Partnership deed which should include the name of the applicant or Company Registration before the State Government, duly apostilled.
- Income Tax Return of the Company for the last two years.
- Company Bank Statement for the last three months.
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.