Mexico temporary residence visa for a job offer

Foreign nationals with a job offer in Mexico for work lasting more than 180 days.

• Job offer in Mexico

  A person or organisation legally established in Mexico must offer the applicant employment.

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• Work lasting over 180 days

  Temporary residence applies when the occupation requires a period of more than 180 days.

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• Registered employer

  The employer must have an up-to-date employer registration certificate issued by INM.

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• Written offer details

  The offer must be on headed paper and state the occupation under Mexico’s National Classification of Occupations, the required duration, workplace and remuneration.

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• No pending INM visa application

  The applicant must not have an unresolved INM visa application under the categories specified on INM’s guidance; if one is pending, the person submitting the new application must request its withdrawal.

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• INM authorisation

  The employer must obtain prior INM authorisation before the applicant’s consular appointment.

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• Valid travel document

  Present the original of a valid, current passport or identity and travel document.

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• Legal stay where applying

  If the applicant is not a national of the country where they apply, they must present the original document proving their legal stay there.

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• INM job-offer visa authorisation applicationResearched just now · being double-checkedSource$248 per person
• Consular visa applicationResearched just now · being double-checkedSource$56 per person
• One-year temporary residence card exchange, at the published 50% rate where the qualifying job offer is provedResearched just now · being double-checkedSource$5,570 per person
• Work authorisation charge stated for a temporary resident with permission to undertake paid activitiesResearched just now · being double-checkedSource$4,341 per person

1. Get ready

   • Get a written job offer

     Ask the employer to set out the occupation, required duration, workplace and remuneration on headed paper.

     You’ll need: Job offer on headed paper

   • Confirm the employer’s INM registration

     The employer must provide a copy of its up-to-date employer registration certificate for the INM application.

     You’ll need: Up-to-date employer registration certificate

   • Prepare your consular documents

     Have your original valid travel document and, if needed, the original proof of legal stay in the country where you apply.

     You’ll need: Original valid passport or identity and travel document, Original proof of legal stay, if applicable, Prior INM authorisation

2. Apply

   • Have the employer apply to INM

     The person or organisation offering the job must submit the visa authorisation application to INM.

     You’ll need: INM application form, Job offer, Employer registration certificate, Copy of the applicant’s valid travel document

3. Visa

   • Book a consular appointment

     Arrange the consular interview digitally within 30 working days from the day after the employer is notified of INM authorisation.

     You’ll need: INM authorisation

   • Attend the interview

     Present your documents, provide biometric data and pay the consular application fee; payment does not guarantee approval.

     You’ll need: Original valid travel document, Proof of legal stay, if applicable, INM authorisation

   • Obtain your visa if approved

     If the consular application is approved, obtain the visa before travelling to Mexico.

     You’ll need: Approved visa

4. Travel

   • Travel to Mexico

     When you arrive

     Travel with your approved visa and valid travel document.

     You’ll need: Approved visa, Valid travel document

5. Settle in

   • Apply for your residence card

     When you arrive

     Within 30 calendar days of arrival, apply to INM to exchange your entry document for a temporary residence card.

     You’ll need: Valid travel document, Mexican visa, Valid Forma Migratoria Múltiple, Proof of payment

After four consecutive years of temporary residence, the holder may apply to change to permanent residence.

• inm.gob.mx/static/Tramites/visa/Visa_oferta_de_empleo.pdfOfficial
• Radware Pagemiconsulado.sre.gob.mxOfficial
• miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/visasmexicanas/preguntas-frecuentesOfficial
• Micrositio Tramites Migratoriosinm.gob.mxOfficial
• Micrositio Tramites Migratoriosinm.gob.mxOfficial

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