20 18 latest policies and required materials of Mexico visa process
Mexican visa processing procedures and conditions
1. Applicants who hold valid visa pages in any country such as the United States/Britain/Canada/Japan/Schengen can travel to Mexico without a visa. The duration of stay after entry is determined by Mexican customs upon entry. A valid visa in the United States can be of tourist/business/transit type. )
2. There is no restriction on the departure place/entry mode of Mexico, and it is not necessary to pass through the United States/Britain/Canada/Japan/Schengen.
3. This kind of visa needs to be paid in advance, and the visa fee will be provided to the applicant on the day of the appointment interview. Because the visa fee is submitted to the consulate by the applicant himself in cash.
The visa in Mexico is not complicated, but it requires an interview and the materials are strict. Today, I would like to share with you my many years of visa application experience. If there are any defects or deficiencies, please criticize and correct me. Of course, if you have any questions, you can always ask me.
The basic situation of Mexico Now, in order to promote development, the Mexican government has relaxed the relevant entry and exit policies.
From May 8, 20 16, foreigners with valid American visas, British visas, Canadian visas, Japanese visas, British or Schengen visas, and APEC business travel cards (ABTC) marked with Mexico for non-labor visits (tourism or non-profit business visas) can go directly to Mexico.
Just show your passport and valid visa when you enter the country. (Schengen countries are: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain,
Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic,
Sweden, Switzerland)
One: Territorial division
Before you apply for a visa, you need to know where you are going to apply. Applying for a Mexican visa in China is divided into four regions.
1 Beijing Territory: It is applicable to private passports of Beijing, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xizang Autonomous Region, Qinghai, Gansu, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Tianjin, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Hebei, Shandong, Henan, Hubei, Jiangxi, Hunan, Sichuan, Chongqing, Guizhou and Yunnan.
Shanghai consular district: it is applicable to Mexican visa applicants with private passports in Shanghai, Jiangsu, Anhui and Zhejiang provinces.
Guangzhou consular district: It is applicable to applicants from Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Yunnan Province who apply for Mexican visas for private passports.
Hong Kong: Applicable to Mexican visa applicants with private passports in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Macao Special Administrative Region.
In principle, the applicant must apply for the consular district according to the place of work. However, due to the large number of applicants in some consular areas, it is more troublesome to make an appointment, so there are more and more cross-collar operations now. Of course, if you prepare your own material application, it is still recommended to operate in the skill area.
II: Visa Type and Application Materials
Mexican visas are divided into five categories: tourist visas, business visas, family visit visas, work visas and student visas.
A.
Tourist visas are issued to visa applicants who go to Mexico to engage in leisure or medical activities, unpaid and unprofitable artistic, cultural and sports activities, attend conferences or exhibitions, attend summer classes or trainings of a cultural, educational, news, sports or artistic nature. The validity period of Mexican tourist visas varies from 30 days to 10 years, and the stay time at the entry point is determined by Mexican visa immigration officials, and it cannot exceed 180 days at most.
1. The visa application form (printed on the front and back, filled in both Chinese and English) must be filled in and signed (if the applicant is under 18, the visa application form must be signed by both parents);
2. Original and photocopy of valid passport for more than half a year (the photocopy must include personal information page and all visa pages);
3. Copy of ID card (the original must be brought on the day of the interview);
4. A color photo with bareheaded front and no glasses on white background (size: 3.9cmx3.1cm);
5. A copy of the applicant's company business license or organization code certificate, and affix the official seal;
6. English Employment Certificate:
(1) printed on the company's stationery, indicating the applicant's name, passport number, working hours, position and salary, the position that the company agreed to keep on vacation, the travel time, who will bear the expenses, the company's name and address, the name of the department that issued the employment certificate, telephone number, fax number, contact person and position, etc.
Applicants of the same company must print their employment certificates together, and several people must provide several employment certificates when traveling;
(2) The signature place requires the typing position of the legal person, pinyin name, handwritten signature and company seal;
(3) Attach a copy of the legal person's ID card;
7. Proof of assets:
(On-the-job personnel) salary card or debit card (savings card) statement stamped by the bank in the last 6 months:
(Retiree) Statement of retirement salary card (pension) with transaction records in the last 6 months under my name, with bank seal:
A copy of the real estate license in my name;
A copy of the driver's license in my name;
Copies of certificates of various investments, wealth management, funds, stocks and securities in my name;
8. Bring the original provided above to the consulate on the day of the interview;
9. Peer relationship certificate (provided below 18):
(1) Original birth certificate or Chinese and English kinship certificate;
(2) If traveling with one parent, provide a copy of the ID card of the parent who does not travel and the original notarized consent in English signed by himself;
(3) If both parents do not travel, provide a copy of their ID cards and the original notarized certificate of English power of attorney signed by them;
(4) The applicant for the certificate of kinship must be the child himself;
Retirees also need to provide:
(1) original retirement certificate;
(2) Failing to apply for a retirement certificate, the original unit shall issue a formal English retirement certificate, which shall be signed and stamped by the leader;
(3) If it is lost, provide a description of the loss;
10, air ticket in English, hotel reservation form, itinerary;
Note: Applicants must attend a visa interview, which can be conducted in Spanish, Chinese or English. B.
A business visa is a visa issued to foreigners who go to Mexico for short-term business activities. The holder can engage in short-term business activities in Mexico, such as business investigation, contract negotiation, ordering or selling products, attending business exhibitions, etc.
Among them, the technical support visa can also be regarded as a business visa. They prepared the same application materials, but they came for different purposes. Just pay a little attention to this during the interview. Mexican business visas are valid for a minimum of 180 days and a maximum of 10 years.
1. The visa application form (printed on both sides and filled in both Chinese and English) must be filled in and signed (if the applicant is under 18, the visa application form must be signed by both parents);
2. Original and photocopy of valid passport for more than half a year (the photocopy must include personal information page and all visa pages);
3. Copy of ID card (the original must be brought on the day of the interview);
4. A color photo with bareheaded front and no glasses on white background (size: 3.9cmx3.1cm);
5. A copy of the applicant's company business license or organization code certificate, and affix the official seal;
6. English dispatch letter:
(1) printed on company stationery, indicating the applicant's name, passport number, working hours, position and salary, purpose of visit, name, address, telephone number, fax, contact person and position, stay time and who will bear the expenses.
(2) The signature place requires the typing position of the legal person, pinyin name, handwritten signature and company seal;
(3) Attach a copy of the legal person's ID card;
7. Proof of assets:
Statement of salary card or debit card (savings card) with transaction record in my name in the last 6 months, with bank seal:
A copy of the real estate license in my name;
A copy of the driver's license in my name;
Copies of certificates of various investments, wealth management, funds, stocks and securities in my name;
Bring the original provided above to the consulate on the day of interview;
8. Invitation letter from Mexico (invitation letter issued by Mexican public or private institutions, original guarantee document for participating in non-labor activities):
The invitation letter must indicate the name and nationality of the applicant, the name of the Mexican institution, registration information, business activities, complete residence information and contact information. A detailed description of the activities or projects planned in Mexico. The invitee's activities should be related to the business of the organization or institution invited by Mexico. Planned stay time and approximate end date of the activity. If the inviter promises to bear the expenses of the invitee during his stay in Mexico and leave the country on time, it is necessary to indicate in the letter and provide the ability to prove that the inviter has the ability to bear the expenses of the invitee during his travel and stay in Mexico until he returns to his place of residence. The monthly balance of nearly 12 months is equivalent to the current minimum daily wage in the Federal District 1000 days, which is about RMB 30 yuan. Original and photocopy of 500 yuan's bank account or investment certificate (Mexican public institutions and private institutions affiliated to the national education system do not need to provide economic certificates.
9. A copy of the inviter's ID card or passport, which needs my signature.
Note: Applicants must attend a visa interview, which can be conducted in Spanish, Chinese or English.
C.
Visiting relatives visa refers to the visa that the applicant applies for visiting relatives and friends in Mexico. The validity period is similar to the length of stay and tourist visa. The validity period is from one month to ten years, and the stay time is determined by the embassy. The application materials are the same as the tourist visa preparation materials, except that you need to prepare additional invitations or letters from relatives and friends. If you don't have these, you can issue a certificate to prove your kinship.
Three: material samples
Template of visa application form
Invitation template
Employment certificate/dispatch letter
Four. Application process
1. Bring the receipt (reservation confirmation letter generated by Mexitel) and all the above materials to the embassy according to the appointment time.
Hand in the materials at the reception window.
2. Collect biological information while submitting materials (take photos and enter electronic fingerprints).
3. Conduct a brief consular interview to confirm whether the conditions and visa requirements are consistent, so as to approve the visa.
4. If the interview result is successful, a bill indicating the visa amount (36 dollars according to the federal fee regulations) will be given, and the expected date and time of receiving the visa will also be indicated.
5. The applicant must pay in China Bank and return the bank payment receipt to the embassy, and put it into the special mailbox at the entrance guard of the embassy.
6. The applicant must come in person to get the visa at the appointed date and time, and bring a photo copy of the identity certificate.
Five: experience in applying for signing a contract.
First of all, let's talk about the reservation system of the Mexican embassy. I have to say this system is really tiring. I have contacted many friends before, not to mention making an appointment to send an email. Even the website may collapse at any time! If you go in, you will be kicked out. If you are lucky, it will be done in a day or two, and it is not too much to get stuck for a week.
So if you are in a hurry, it is recommended to find a travel company or visa agent to do it, and basically you can interview the next day.
Another thing that needs to be spit out is the efficiency of the embassy. In fact, the procedure of submitting materials and interviewing on the same day is very simple, that is, the existing staff will review the materials, and if there is no problem, they will take photos, collect fingerprints and finally interview. It takes about 40 minutes for everyone to complete the seemingly simple link, so everyone must be patient.
If the interview goes well, we will get a white payment slip, and then go to China Bank to fill out the form for payment. Because the visa fee for the entire embassy area in Sanlitun has to be paid at this point, it is very important to suggest that you must take the number first and wait in line after the interview, otherwise it will be gone after a long time. Don't think that it will be easy to pay the last fee, then you will suffer.
Finally, get a visa. Usually, the Mexican embassy asks you to get the visa in person. After the interview, the embassy will give you a temporary receipt as proof. Of course, if you accidentally lose it, you can take your ID card directly to get it.
Some friends may come from other places, so it is inconvenient to go back and forth. In this case, you can try to ask the visa officer for a power of attorney, that is, a certificate entrusted by a friend. This kind of certificate is a very legal requirement, but the embassy will not give it under normal circumstances, which is probably to test everyone's sincerity ~
But this has no effect on the visa result, so don't worry.
Mexico is rich in natural products and full of exotic flavor. You can experience different natural environment and humanistic feelings, and you will definitely have a good travel experience.