Mexico•North AmericaRegional Visitor Permit (Visitante Regional)
At a Glance
Varies
Free
7 days
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Not specified
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Free 7-day pass for Guatemalan, Belizean, Honduran, and Salvadoran residents to visit Mexico's southern border states.
The Regional Visitor Permit (Visitante Regional) allows nationals of Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador residing in border municipalities to enter five southern Mexican states: Campeche, Chiapas, Tabasco, Quintana Roo, and Yucatán. Created under the 2011 Migration Law and bilateral cooperation agreements, it streamlines cross-border movement for commerce, tourism, and family purposes.
The permit is issued free at authorized INM border crossings with immediate processing. Valid for 5 years, it allows multiple entries of up to 7 days each. No work authorization is granted; travel beyond designated zones is prohibited. Replacement of a lost card costs approximately MXN 522.
This visa is ideal for residents of Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, or El Salvador in border municipalities seeking efficient, short-term access to Mexico's southern states without formal visa procedures.
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 7 days |
Eligible Nationalities (4)
Guatemala
Belize
Honduras
El SalvadorRequirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Guatemalan or Belizean nationality
Resident of designated border municipality
Stay limited to designated Mexican border municipalities
Valid government-issued ID (passport not always required)
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport, personal identification document (DPI), or travel document.
Proof of permanent residency (if applicable for non-nationals of the four countries).
For minors: birth certificate (issued within 6 months) and notarized parental/guardian authorization.
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Free initial application and card issuance with no visa processing fees
- Valid for 5 years with multiple entries and exits during the validity period
- Immediate issuance at designated INM border crossing entry points
- Allows consecutive stays of up to 7 days per visit for cross-border commerce and tourism
- Available to nationals of Guatemala and Belize from designated border municipalities
- Minimal documentation required; government-issued ID sufficient (passport not required)
- Enables regular family visits without visa costs for border residents
- Streamlined on-arrival application process with no consular appointment needed
Worth Knowing
- Geographically restricted to designated Mexican border municipalities only; interior Mexico travel prohibited
- Maximum stay capped at 7 consecutive days per visit; no work authorization permitted in any form
- Card replacement for lost or damaged permit costs approximately 522 MXN
- Limited to nationals of Guatemala and Belize from designated border municipalities — other nationalities non-qualifying
- Strictly prohibits all forms of paid or unpaid employment in Mexico
Application Process
Go in person to an authorized INM border entry point.
Present required documentation to a Federal Migration Agent.
Undergo an interview and provide biometric data.
Receive the Regional Visitor Card (TVR) if approved.
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