Apply In-Person:

1. To Obtain Temporary Resident Visa, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Foreign Affairs link
2. Schedule an appointment at the Mexican consulate or embassy in the applicant's home country. The applicant can get the appointment by phone at (868) 622-1422, ext. 229.
3. The applicant has to visit the office on the appointment date.
4. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or It can be downloaded from the following link
5. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
6. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
8. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
9. The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
10. Also, the applicant has to complete the interview in the consular office.
11. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
12. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
13. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
14. The applicant will receive the visa through mail or by visiting the office.
15. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form link
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Passbook copy
• Passport size photographs
• Criminal background check
• A signed letter of authorization from Mexico’s National Immigration Institute with the NUT
• Any other documents (If required)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Plaza Juárez 20 Col. Centro 06010 Mexico City
Phone: (55)36865100
Citizen Services: (55)36865581
Email - canciller@sre.gob.mx
Contact link
Embassy and Consulates link

• If the applicant is planning to visit Mexico for a short period (up to 180 days) is eligible to make this application.

• For more details about the fee from the following link

• The validity of the visa is four years.

• Application form link

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
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sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Surname
• Address
• ZIP code
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Parents name
• Nationality
• Education details
• Mailing address
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

• A Temporary Resident Visa in Mexico is a type of visa that allows foreigners to stay in Mexico for more than 180 days but less than four years. This visa is suitable for individuals who want to stay in Mexico for a longer period than a typical tourist stay, but who do not intend to permanently reside in the country.

• For more information link

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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More information which might help people.