VISA WITH THE APPROVAL FOR WORK AND BUSINESS OF THE “INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE MIGRACION (INM)” 

REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Visa Application. 

2. Valid passport and copy of the main page. 

3. One color picture, passport size, front view, with no eyeglasses and white background. 

4. Original and copy of the document that proves that the applicant is a foreign legal resident of the USA (I-797, I-20 advance parole, etc). This only applies for non-U.S. citizens. 

5. Application processing fee $48.00 dollars (credit or debit card – visa or mastercard). Non refundable if not approved. 

6. Immigration fee $279.00 dollars (cash, credit or debit card – visa or mastercard). 

Applies only for the visa “Visitante con permiso para realizar actividades remuneradas”. 

7. Copy of the approval letter issued by the “Instituto Nacional de Migracion (INM)” where the “Número Único de Tramite (NUT )” is indicated. 

AFTER ENTERING MEXICO WITH THIS KIND OF VISA, YOU SHOULD GO TO THE NEAREST “INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE MIGRACIÓN” (INM) OFFICE TO GET YOUR RESIDENT ID.

To apply for a visa, you must first make an appointment per person,  visit this link to find the nearest consulate or embassy to your current place of residence.

Important:  

Requirements may change without previous notice. 

In case you are asked to support your application with complimentary documentation, you will be given a new appointment date.  

If you present a document issued from a country different than Mexico or the United States of America, it must come with an apostille or legalization as applicable; and with an official translation to Spanish.

NON ORDINARY VISA (DIPLOMATIC/OFFICIAL/SERVICE) 

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Visa Application. 

2. Valid passport and copy of the main page. 

3. One color picture, passport size, front view, with no eyeglasses and white background (adhered to the square on the upper left corner of the application). 

4. Original verbal or diplomatic note that must contain the following information in order to determine the kind of visa to be received: 

· Whole name of the traveler (as shown in the passport). 

· Kind and passport number.

· Position or rank at the Embassy, International Organization, etc. 

· Reason of trip. 

· Dates of trip. 

PROCEDURE: 

To set up an effective control of your petitions, it will be necessary to receive one electronic mail per individual or family (scanned on color and high resolution). Please include in the electronic mail whole name, title and direct phone number of the person responsible of sending the application of visas. 

As soon the visas are ready, an electronic mail will be sent to let you know the date when the original verbal/diplomatic note and a copy of it, original applications, pictures and original passports are needed to finalize the process. 

The schedule to receive passports will be 9:00 am to 10:00 am, from Monday through Friday, and the visas will be handed over to your courier the same day between 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm. 

Some FAQs about Mexican Working visa

Can I come to Mexico on a work visa and start working right away?  

Not exactly. A work visa is only needed to enter Mexico. Upon arrival, you need to contact the migration service and obtain a temporary residence permit. The right to work gives a residence permit, not a work visa.

Is it true that getting a work visa is easy?

Relatively. To obtain a work visa, you must have an invitation from a Mexican worker. Getting it is easier than going to a Mexican university, having relatives in Mexico, marrying a citizen or resident of Mexico, having a child in Mexico, buying a house, or having a vacation. These reasons also give the right to obtain a residence permit in Mexico, but finding a worker is more likely and less expensive.

How to get a work visa?

In short, then first you need to find a Mexican worker who will invite you to work. The worker applies to the National Institute of Migration of Mexico to obtain permission to accept a foreigner to work. Having obtained permission, the worker sends it to the future worker. The worker applies to any government of Mexico without reference to his citizenship, conducts a conversation and obtains a work visa. Within 180 days, the worker must enter Mexico and within 30 days after entry, exchange the work visa for a temporary residence permit for a job offer. The issuance of a residence permit takes 2-3 weeks.

Only after this, the worker can start work.

The most difficult thing is to get a permit from the migrant service at the reception for the work of the foreigner. That is why many travelers do not want to bother with this, and the process of obtaining such a solution can be delayed for months.

How long can you stay in Mexico on a work visa?

Validity. Temporary Resident Visas with work permit have a validity of six months from the day they are issued. Upon arrival in Mexico, the Temporary Resident Visas must be exchanged within the first 30 days at the National Migration Institute (INM) for a Temporary Resident Card.

Can I move to Mexico and work?

As with most destinations, you cannot work while you are in the country as a tourist. If you are confident of your plans, you can pursue temporary residency or permanent residency, often in combination with a retirement visa. The visa application begins at the nearest Mexican embassy or consulate in your home country.

What happens if I stay in Mexico more than 6 months?

If you continually overstay your visa, then you could have issues when trying to return to Mexico. They may deport you (especially considering which country you are from), and you may not be allowed back in the country for years

How can I live and work in Mexico?

In addition to the Mexico work permit, people with a temporary resident visa can live and work in the country for up to four years with a Mexico work visa. Permanent resident visa: Foreigners looking to live and work in Mexico permanently need a permanent resident visa.

How can I stay in Mexico longer than 180 days?

If you intend to stay in Mexico to work remotely, or for more than 180 days you should apply for residency. Temporary residency is initially granted for one year, and can be renewed for up to four years total. If you enter Mexico as a tourist and would like to stay longer, you can apply for residency in-country

What jobs can expats do in Mexico?

There are job opportunities in Mexico's finance, healthcare, telecommunications, tourism and hospitality industries. English teachers at local private schools and learning centers, needing at least a TEFL certificate, also make up much of the expat workforce in Mexico.

Can I work online and live in Mexico?

To live and work remotely from Mexico in the long term you will need to apply for a residence permit. Luckily, this can be done quite easily in Mexico. The country has special residency options available for foreign remote workers

Do I have to pay taxes in Mexico if I work remotely?

Since the remote worker will be paid by a foreign and non-Mexican enfity, they will not be subject to tax regulations in Mexican territory.

How long does a work visa take to process?

About two to seven months.

How Long Does It Take to Get a Work Visa?

In general, it takes about two to seven months for the USCIS to process a work permit application. The time your work visa processes will highly depend on the type of visa you applied for. However, with extensive backlogs, there are longer wait times for obtaining work visas