Mexico
All Visa Pathways(25 visas)
MexicoBorder Zone Worker Visitor (Visitante Trabajador Fronterizo)
Multiple-entry work pass for Guatemalan and Belizean nationals in Mexico's southern border states, processed same-day at designated crossings.
MexicoComplementary Protection (Protección Complementaria)
Protection for those non-qualifying as Convention refugees but facing torture or serious harm if returned to their country; work-authorized, renewable.
MexicoDiplomatic Visa (Visa Diplomática)
Fee-exempt Vienna Convention visa for accredited diplomats, ambassadors, chargés d'affaires, and dependents assigned to Mexico; fast 1–5 business-day processing.
MexicoHumanitarian Visitor Visa (Visitante por Razones Humanitarias)
Renewable humanitarian protection for crime victims, trafficking survivors, disaster-displaced persons, and unaccompanied minors; authorizes work and leads to permanent residency.
MexicoINM-03-011 — Temporary Resident Visa with Work Authorization
Employer-sponsored multi-year work visa for skilled professionals in Mexico with path to permanent residency.
MexicoLong-Term Visitor Visa (Multiple Entry)
Multiple-entry visitor visa for frequent travelers with 180-day stays per entry; no work allowed.
MexicoOfficial Visa (Visa Oficial)
Fee-exempt visa for foreign government officials, consular officers, administrative and technical staff of diplomatic missions, and international organization personnel.
MexicoPermanent Resident Visa (Residente Permanente)
Permanent residence with unrestricted work rights, available via 4 years on temporary status, family ties to Mexican nationals, or documented retirement income.
MexicoPermanent Resident Visa - Points System
Permanent residency visa for merit-based qualified professionals; grants indefinite stay and unrestricted work rights.
MexicoPolitical Asylum (Asilo Político)
Grant asylum to individuals persecuted for their political opinions; processed free by Mexico's Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores outside the refugee framework.
MexicoRefugee Status (Condición de Refugiado)
Humanitarian protection for persons fleeing persecution; offers work authorization and a pathway to permanent residency.
MexicoRegional Visitor Permit (Visitante Regional)
Free 7-day pass for Guatemalan, Belizean, Honduran, and Salvadoran residents to visit Mexico's southern border states.
MexicoSRE-01-039 — Visitor Visa with permission to engage in paid activities (Job Offer)
Employer-sponsored short-term work permit for specialized professionals to perform paid activities in Mexico up to 180 days with INM authorization and USD 377 total fees.
MexicoTemporary Resident - Pensioner/Retiree (Residente Temporal - Jubilados y Pensionados)
Renewable 4-year residence permit for retirees with USD $55,560+ annual income or $78,025+ savings; leads to permanent residency.
MexicoTemporary Resident - Religious Worker (Residente Temporal - Actividades Religiosas)
Temporary residency for foreign clergy and missionaries performing religious work in Mexico on behalf of registered religious organizations; renewable up to 4 years.
MexicoTemporary Resident Student Visa (Residente Temporal Estudiante)
Temporary residence permit for full-time students enrolled at an accredited Mexican educational institution.
MexicoTemporary 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.
MexicoTemporary Resident Visa - Family Unity
Temporary residence permit for family members of Mexican nationals or legal residents, renewable 1-4 years; work requires separate INM authorization.
MexicoTemporary 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.
MexicoTemporary Resident Visa - Job Offer
Employer-sponsored residency for skilled professionals with a job offer in Mexico, renewable up to 4 years with path to permanent residency.
MexicoTransit Visa (Visa de Tránsito)
Visa for foreign nationals transiting through Mexico to a third country, valid up to 180 days with a $56 USD consular fee.
MexicoVisitor Visa (Visitante)
Short-stay visa for tourism, cultural activities, and non-remunerative visits up to 180 days.
MexicoVisitor 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.
MexicoVisitor Visa for Adoption Procedures
Visa for prospective parents to enter Mexico and complete international adoption procedures.
MexicoVisitor Work Permit (Visitante con Permiso para Actividades Remuneradas)
Employer-sponsored short-term work permit for specialized professionals to perform remunerated activities in Mexico for up to 180 days.