Travelers who are US citizens with valid US passports or those with valid US permanent resident card or a valid US visa and valid passport in all cases, are not required to apply for a Mexican Visa, regardless of their nationality, when traveling for less than 180 days for non-lucrative activities.
You are traveling to Mexico for vacations, transit, business, studies, technical support, artistic activities, scientific activities, sport activities, or as journalist, or ministers of religion.
You will be in Mexico for up to 180 days.
You don’t have a work authorization.
You have a valid I-94 and your US visa stamp or US permanent resident card is in process (depending on your nationality).
All applicants must come in person to the Consulate's office (1305 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR), mailed applications will not be accepted.
Valid passport and one photocopy of the pages containing personal information, bearer’s photograph and signature and expiration date/extensions.
Last US visa for multiple entries and one photocopy.
Valid I-94 and, for the cases where it applies, valid signed I-20 or J-1 or I-797A or I-512L forms in original and one photocopy.
One recent passport size photo (size 1.5 x 1.3/4 inches), in color, white background, no glasses, no smiling.
Original financial records under the applicant’s name (financial documentation must show applicant's full name) and one photocopy of each, such as: Last three months of bank statements (checking, savings or investments) in US Dollars with an average monthly balance of at least 1,500.00USD*, or last three months of employment or pension pay stubs with a monthly balance of at least $500.00USD* after taxes and proof of stable employment for the past 12 months.
School or University's information, including name, address, code number, and phone numbers, e-mail addresses and names of the admissions office responsible personnel.
Original financial records and one copy such as: Last three months of bank statements (checking, savings or investments) in US Dollars with an average monthly balance of at least $750.00USD*, or last three months of employment or pension pay stubs with a monthly balance of at least $500.00USD* after taxes, or official proof of scholarships or financial aid with a monthly balance income of at least $500.00USD*. The amounts mentioned must be proved a side from tuition fees.
Payment of Consular fee of $36.00USD in cash, debit or credit card, no personal checks accepted.
If you are able to prove that you are a frequent international traveler or the spouse of a Mexican citizen, ask for the Long-Term Visitor Visa (Visa de Larga Duración, in Spanish).
I. To apply, minors (under 18 years old) must be accompanied by both parents (or legal guardian) and submit original birth certificate (with the seal of the apostille) and one photocopy or original legal documents of proof of guardianship and one photocopy. If only one of the parents is present at the time of application there must be an original notarized authorization from the absent parent with a copy of both sides of their valid official ID, or original custody documents and one copy of them.
II. All documents issued outside of Mexico considered public records, such as birth, marriage, death certificates, court documents or school records/degrees must bear the seal of the apostille issued by the corresponding authority.
Applicant’s full name and nationality.
Exact purpose of the trip to Mexico (the purpose should be directly related to the company/organization’s activities/services/purpose).
Length of the trip to Mexico.
How applicant’s expenses will be covered (if the company/organization will cover expenses, must present proof of financial records for past six months).
Registration number of the company/organization, plus address, complete name and contact information of the company/organization and its representative.
Copy of ID of the person who signed the invitation letter.
The visa process can take up to 10 working days after the application has been submitted, once processed you will be contacted with appointment information for an in-person interview.
THE VISA SERVICES HOURS ARE: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY OR FRIDAY FROM 12:00PM TO 1:30PM.
Filing an application does not guarantee the issuance of a visa. All cases must be reviewed by a consular official, who will determine the approval of the visa issuance.
Some cases are required to have an additional review and approval from the Mexican Immigration Authority; this process can take up to 10 additional working days. Unfortunately, the Consulate cannot do anything to expedite this procedure.
CONSULATE OF MEXICO IN PORTLAND JURISDICTION: OREGON STATE AND SW WASHINGTON (CLICKITAT, SKAMANIA AND CLARK COUNTIES).
If the purpose of the trip to Mexico is working there to receive a salary or payment (lucrative activities) you will have to apply for prior authorization to the National Immigration Institute in Mexico. In that case, you will receive an authorization number (NUT number).
As soon as the letter with the authorization number (NUT number) has been issued you must visit the Consulate of Mexico in Portland during the visa services hours with all the requirements listed below in order to request an interview, and if it is the case, process a visa. Keep in mind that once the letter with your authorization has been issued by the office of the National Immigration Institute in Mexico you only have 15 days to request an interview at a Consulate of Mexico.
Copy of the official letter that includes the authorization number (NUT number).
Valid US visa for multiple entries and one photocopy (non US citizens only).
Valid I-94 and, for the cases where it applies, valid signed I-20 or J-1 or I-797A or I-512L forms in original and one photocopy (non US citizens only).
Payment of Consular fee of $36.00USD, those applying for visitors with authorization for lucrative activities visa must also pay Mexican immigration fees of $210.00USD. Acceptable forms of payments are cash, debit or credit card, no personal checks accepted.
*Visitor with authorization for lucrative activities visa is for those authorized work in Mexico for less than 180 days. Temporary Residence with authorization for lucrative activities visa is for those authorized work in Mexico for more than 180 days but less than 4 years.
Filing an application does not guarantee the issuance of a visa. All applicants must be interviewed by a consular official who will determine the approval of the visa issuance.
Valid I-94 and for the cases where it applies, valid signed I-20 or J-1 or I-797A or I-512L forms in original and one photocopy (non US citizens only).
Applicant’s full name, date of birth and passport number.
Level and area of study to which the applicant has been accepted.
The name of the course or program to which the applicant has been accepted.
The semesters or academic years of study to which the applicant has been accepted and the date to which the applicant is expected to finish the course or program.
Date of the beginning of the course and deadlines for enrollment and registration.
University’s information, including name, address, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and names of the admissions office responsible personnel.
a. Original Notarized Letter from parents stating that they will be sending their son or daughter the amount of, at least $780.00.00 US dollars per month, besides tuition (Affidavit of support), the signature on the letter must match that of the parents ID.
c. Proof of parents’ economic solvency, such as: Last twelve months of bank statements (checking, savings or investments) in US Dollars with an average monthly balance of at least 99,000.00USD*, or last six months of employment or pension pay stubs with a monthly balance of at least $780.00USD* after taxes.
I. To apply, minors (under 18 years old) must be accompanied by both parents (or legal guardian) and submit original birth certificate and one photocopy or original legal documents of proof of guardianship and one photocopy. If only one of the parents is present at the time of application there must be an original notarized authorization from the absent parent with a copy of both sides of their valid official ID, or original custody documents and one copy of them.
The visa process can take up to 10 working days after the application has been submitted, once it is processed the applicant will be contacted with appointment information for an in-person interview.
You are traveling to Mexico for retirement, investments, professional activities, technical activities, artistic activities, scientific activities, and sport activities or as a minister of religion.
You will be in Mexico for more than 180 days but less than 4 years.
Fill out the Application form, English or Español.
Valid I-94 in original and one photocopy (non US citizens only).
Original financial records under the applicant’s name and one photocopy of each, such as: Last twelve months of bank statements (checking, savings or investments) in US Dollars with an average monthly balance of at least $25,000.00USD*, or last six months of employment or pension pay stubs with a monthly balance of at least $1,500.00USD* after taxes. You can also submit original deed documents (notarized by Mexican notary public) and one copy proving the ownership of a property in Mexico with value of at least $200,000.00USD*.
I. To apply, minors (under 18 years old) must be accompanied by both parents (or legal guardian) and submit original birth certificate with the seal of the apostille and one photocopy or original legal documents of proof of guardianship and one photocopy. If only one of the parents is present at the time of application there must be an original notarized authorization from the absent parent with a copy of both sides of their valid official ID, or original custody documents and one copy of them.
The visa process can take up to 10 working days after the application has been submitted, once it has been processed the applicant will be contacted with appointment information for an in-person interview.
You will be in Mexico indefinitely.
Original financial records and one photocopy of each, such as: Last twelve months of your bank statements (checking, savings or investments) in US Dollars with an average monthly balance of at least 123,700.00USD*, or last six months of pension pay stubs with a monthly balance of at least $2500.00USD* after taxes.
In most cases, if the applicant qualifies for a visa, it is issued on the same day.