Mexico work visa requirements and information
Step 1: Prepare your documents:
There is two type of visa: NUT holder and without NUT holder.
NUT Holder:
- 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).
- Copy of the authorization from the National Immigration Institute (INAMI).
- Original cover letter given by your employer indicating the purpose, estimated date of departure and the length of the trip (Please include a copy of the passport or PAN card of the person signing the letter)
- Original and copy of job offer letter/employment letter from the Mexican employer, with the following information:
- Printted in letter head paper.
- Job position offered
- Length of job contract
- Job place
- Monthly salary amount in Mexican Pesos.
- Copy of the government issued ID of the signatory
- One recent passport-sized photograph (4.5 CM X 3.5 CM), white background, without glasses. Face should cover 80%
- Visa fee ($51 US Dollars payable in local current exchange rate).
Without NUT Holder:
- 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).
- Copy of the authorization from the National Immigration Institute (INAMI).
- 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 the length of the trip. (Please include a copy of the passport or PAN card of the person signing the letter)
- Invitation letter/employment letter from the Mexican employer. (Copy of the government issued ID of the signatory)
- Visa fee $51.00 (If the permission to perform remunerative activities is granted $295.00 US Dollars are payable in local current exchange rate).
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.