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VISA TO ENTER MEXICO
Who requires a visa?
A
tourist visa may be used for studies of up to 6 months,
depending on nationality.
A student visa may be required for studies of over 6 months,
depending on nationality.
Citizens from the following countries may be exempted from tourist
visa requirements (a tourist card will be issued instead):
Andorra, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium,
Belize, Bermudas, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Chile, Czech Republic,
Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland,
Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Monaco,
Norway, New Zealand, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, San Marino,
Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom,
United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela, Yugoslavia
* Nationals from Ecuador, El Salvador and Jamaica do not require a
Visa, but all of them have to obtain Tourist Card stamped by the
Mexican Consulate
TOURIST
CARD
Available only to people entering Mexico on
holiday, for reasons of health, or to engage in scientific, artistic
or sporting activities which are neither remunerative nor lucrative.
Valid for the holder only.
Other persons (including minors) traveling on the same
passport must have their own card. The card is a single-entry document
and is issued free of charge. The Consular office retains the right to
request further evidence of the applicant's intention to visit Mexico
as a tourist whenever such intention has not been established to the
Consul's satisfaction.
The same right applies with regard to evidence of the
applicant's financial means to sustain him/herself while in Mexico.
Note:
(a) Visitors eligible for Tourist Cards can be issued
with Tourist Cards by any Mexican Consulate, on board the plane or at
the point of entry in Mexico.
(b) Tourist Cards must be kept by the visitor during
the entire length of stay as they will have to be presented and
stamped on leaving.
What
documents will be required?
In all cases the following will be required:
Valid passport
Round trip ticket
Depending on nationality and/or visa requirements, the following may
also be required:
Completed application form
3 passport size photos
Transcript of grades
Tourist
Cards:
(a) Passport with a minimum of 6 months' validity.
(b) If applying by post, a covering letter giving dates
of entry and departure. Postal applications must be accompanied by a
stamped, self-addressed envelope for recorded or registered delivery.
(c) Return or onward ticket.
(d) Proof of sufficient funds if staying for up to 6
months.
Tourist
Visa:
(a) Passport with minimum of 6 months' validity.
(b) Application form.
(c) 1 passport-size photo.
(d) Original return ticket.
(e) Fee (payable in cash only).
(f) Proof of sufficient funds (US$50 per day) to cover
length of stay.
(g) Postal applications must be accompanied by a
covering letter specifying the purpose of the trip and the dates of
entry and departure. Applications should be made in a stamped,
self-addressed envelope with recorded or registered delivery.
Business Visitors Card:
(a)-(b) and,
(c) 2 passport-size photos.
(d) Letter from applicant's employer accepting
financial responsibility to cover the applicant's stay, which also
states the nature of business to be undertaken and the name and
address of the business contact(s) in Mexico.
For visits of more than 30 days, a
multiple-entry card is needed, as well as a letter from the local
Chamber of Commerce (or Department of Trade and Industry) confirming
the sponsoring company is a member of either body.
(e) Fee (payable in cash, postal order or company
cheque).
(f) Postal applications must be accompanied by a
stamped, self-addressed envelope with recorded delivery.
Time required to issue visa:
Average 2 days; up to 3 weeks, depending on nationality.
What is the cost of a visa?
Varies, depending on nationality:
Approx. US$17 - $30
How long is the visa valid for?
Student visas are valid for one year.
Tourist visas and cards are valid for up to 6 months (180 days).
Other information:
Note: Minors
under the age of 18 and traveling alone or with only one parent or
with someone other than parents must have a notarized letter of
permission signed by the parent/parents not traveling. In case of
divorce, parents custody document is permissible in lieu of notarized
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