Mexico, over the last few years, has become an attractive country for investors. Therefore, it is essential that an immigrant wishing to do business or reside and work in Mexico obtain the appropriate residence permit.

It’s noteworthy that, as a result of the current immigration wave of refugees using Mexico as their entry route to the United States, Mexican immigration control has been tightened. Hence the importance of the adequacy of the binomial TRAVEL PURPOSE AND APPROPRIATE VISA so that the immigrant does not have problems to enter Mexican territory.

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VISA EXEMPTION

Brazilians who travel to Mexico for tourism, transit, artistic, sports, study or business activities, since they provide that, they don’t receive any remuneration; they’re exempt from visa and may stay in the country for a maximum of 180 days. However, they must observe the general requirements for entry into the country, such as: presentation of valid passport, proof of accommodation, and other documents.

VISA FOR UNPAID WORK IN MEXICO

This type of visa is suitable for the immigrant who will develop some professional activity in the country, such as performing some type of technical service, giving or receiving training, as long as they do not receive remuneration from a Mexican company (in the local payroll).

A visa may be applied for at the mexican consular office corresponding to the applicant’s jurisdiction of residence.

The deadline for issuing visas is at the discretion of consular agents and may vary according to various factors, such as: review of documentation submitted by the applicant and volume of applications. 

What documents does the Applicant for unpaid work visa should submit?

  • original passport valid for at least 6 months;
  • visa application form;
  • 1 picture 3 × 4, colored on white background.
  • invitation letter from the calling company established in Mexico;
  • proof that the applicant has the economic means to stay in Mexico. Example: last 6 detailed bank statements; copy of employment contract signed with Brazilian company; social contract in the case of self-employed persons;
  • proof that the applicant has experience to perform the intended activity in the country of destination, such as: certificates and / or diplomas of courses taken; letters issued by former and current employers, if applicable.

Some consular offices require prior appointment for visa application. Therefore, make sure that the consular office where the process will be applied has a scheduling system.

VISA FOR WORK REMUNERED BY A COMPANY OR MEXICAN INSTITUTION

This type of visa is applicable to the immigrant who will receive remuneration from a company or institution established in Mexico, requiring prior authorization from INAMI (Instituto Nacional de Migración).

In order to obtain the authorization issued by INAMI it’ll be necessary to present a series of documents from the Mexican company and the immigrant to whom such authorization is sought. Therefore, it’s essential that the CALLING company established in Mexico knows this process in detail.

The authorization, letter or letter issued by INAMI, once approved, will be valid for a maximum of 30 days. Therefore, the applicant should pay attention to this deadline. After the mentioned deadline will require the need to obtain a new authorization for the visa to be issued by the Mexican consular office.

After approval by INAMI, what should I do?

The applicant should confirm that the authorization has already been received by the consular office where the visa will be applied. 

What documents should I submit to the consulate?

The Consulate may require the following documents:

  • original passport valid for at least 6 months;
  • 1 photo 3 × 4, colored on white background;
  • visa application form and;
  • copy of the authorization, letter or letter issued by INAMI.

Please, be advised that, the consulate may require some additional documents when it’ll be necessary.Some consular offices require prior appointment for visa application. Therefore, make sure that the consular office where the process will be applied has a scheduling system.