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MEXICO EMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
IMMIGRATION INFORMATION
| One of the most important things for any travellers and yet forgotten by thousands of ardent travellers every year your passport is one thing you simply can’t leave home without. As well as remembering to take it with you, however, you also need to ensure that your current passport is valid for at least six months beyond the date of your return to your home country. You should also take at least two photocopies of the pages containing your photo and any other important information. Carry one on your person and one somewhere safe or if you’re really clever you could e-mail a copy to yourself or save it onto a floppy disk so you can access it at any time.
Furthermore, in order to get into many countries on the stay abroad you will require a visa of some type, even if you are just visiting. This is usually an insert, stamp or sticker which is placed in your passport and the duration of its validity varies from place to place. If you do intend to work or study in the country to which you are traveling, however, you should organize your visa even further in advance as this can take longer to process.
As well as your passport you should ensure that you have at least one other form of identification with you. This may be a driver’s license, birth certificate or any other form of ID which is acceptable worldwide. As with passports, bring at least two copies of all forms of identification in case of loss or theft.
You should also find out where your embassy is in the country to which you are travelling as this will come in very handy for genuine emergencies. For example if you need to return home urgently or lose important documents or passports, your embassy should be able to help you out pretty quickly. 
| VISA APPLICATIONS AND PASSPORTS | | | | | Note | | No brief account of the complex Mexican Passport/Visa regulations is likely to be fully successful and visitors are advised to use the following for general guidance. Non-compliance with visa regulations will result in fines and transportation (at the carrier's expense) to the visitor's country of origin. | | | Passports | | Passport valid for at least six months after date of entry is required by all except the following:
1. nationals of the USA holding a certified copy of a birth certificate and photo identification (eg driver's licence or student ID). | | | Tourist Cards | | Available only to nationals entering Mexico on holiday, for reasons of health, or to engage in scientific, artistic or sporting activities which are neither remunerative nor lucrative. Valid for the holder only. Other persons (including minors) travelling on the same passport must have their own card. The card is a single-entry document and is issued free of charge.
The following list of nationals are eligible for a Tourist Card:
(a) 2. EU countries for stays of up to 180 days (except nationals of Austria, France, Greece and Luxembourg who can stay for up to 90 days);
(b) 3. Australia, Canada, Japan and the USA for stays of up to 180 days;
(c) Andorra, Argentina, Bermuda, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Hungary, Iceland, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Switzerland and Uruguay for stays of up to 180 days;
(d) Czech Republic, Israel, Monaco, Poland and South Africa for up to 90 days;
(e) Korea (Rep. of) for up to 60 days;
(f) Venezuela for up to 30 days. | | | Note | | (a) The Consular office retains the right to request further evidence of the applicant's intention to visit Mexico as a tourist whenever such intention has not been established to the Consul's satisfaction. (b) Tourist Cards must be kept by the visitor during the entire length of stay as they will have to be presented and stamped on leaving. | | | Application to | | Consulate, or Consular section at Embassy or on board the plane or at the point of entry in Mexico. However, in some cases personal applications may be required. | | | Application requirements | | (a) Passport with a minimum of 6 months' validity. (b) If applying by post, a covering letter giving dates of entry and departure. Postal applications must be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope for recorded or registered delivery. (c) Return or onward ticket. (d) Proof of sufficient funds if staying for up to 6 months. | | | Visas | | Required by all except holders of a Tourist Card or visa-replacing document. Nationals of the following countries require special authorisation before a visa can be granted:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, China (PR), Congo (Dem. Rep.of), Croatia, Egypt, Eritrea, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, India, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Korea (Dem. Rep. of), Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.
Authorisation takes approximately 3 to 4 weeks. Please note that these nationals are also subject to special application requirements. For further details please contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Address section. | | | Types of visa and cost | | Tourist: $45 Business Visitor's Card: $100 (non-lucrative) or $150 (lucrative). Visa prices fluctuate according to the exchange rate. | | | Application requirements | | Tourist Visa: (a) Passport with minimum of 6 months' validity. (b) Application form. (c) 1 passport-size photo. (d) Original return ticket. (e) Fee (payable by cash or postal order only). (f) Proof of sufficient funds (US$50 per day) to cover length of stay. (g) Postal applications must be accompanied by a covering letter specifying the purpose of the trip and the dates of entry and departure. Applications should be made in a stamped, self-addressed envelope with recorded or registered delivery. Business Visitors Card: (a)-(b) and, (c) 2 passport-size photos. (d) Letter from applicant's employer accepting financial responsibility to cover the applicant's stay, which also states the nature of business to be undertaken. For visits of more than 30 days, a multiple-entry card is needed, as well as a letter from the local Chamber of Commerce (or Department of Trade and Industry) confirming the sponsoring company is a member of either body. (e) Letter from company in Mexico which will be visited explaining purpose of visit. (f) Fee (payable in cash, postal order or company cheque). (g) Postal applications must be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope with recorded delivery. | | | Note | | Non-Mexican Nationals seeking to visit Mexico on business are advised to check with the Consulate regarding visa requirements and fees. | | | Application to | | Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy). | | | Working days required | | 2 (in person); 1 week (by post). Applications should not be made more than 3 months before date of departure. | | | Temporary residence | | Application should be made to the Mexican Home Office with proof of sufficient funds (US$50 per day) to cover length of stay without working. Contact the Consulate (or Consular section at the Embassy) for further details. | | | Addresses | | Secretaría de Turismo (SECTUR) | | Presidente Mazaryck 172, Colonia Polanco, 11570 México DF
Tel: (55) 250 8555. Fax: (55) 250 4406 (general enquiries) or (55) 254 0942 (marketing) .
E-mail: correspondencia@mexico-travel.com
Website: http://mexico-travel.com/ | | | | Fondo Nacional de Fomento al Turismo (FONATUR) | | 22nd Floor, Insurgentes Sur 800, Colonia del Valle, 03100 México DF
Tel: (55) 687 2697 or (250) 0123 0153 (travel hotline). Fax: (55) 687 5052.
E-mail: ibotas@fonatur.gob.mx
Website: http://fonatur.gob.mx/ | | | | Consejo de Promoción Turística de México | | Mariano Escobedo 550, 8th Floor, 11580 México DF
Tel: (55) 258 1090/2 (Ext. 1011 Fax)
E-mail: mailto:JACEVES@PROMOTUR.COM.MXWEBSITE:
Website: http://cptm-administracion.com.mx/ | | |
| | | Help to Visa Application Forms.
How to find the right one(s)? Understand that we cannot provide forms, since this specific topic is too complex for a implementation in our websites.
Each country uses its own specific application formulars for tourists, residents and/or workers.
There are no general or multipurpose formulars for each country.
Anyway you may search the needed forms in the Internet by using the search engines like,
Altavista, Yahoo, Google, DMOZ, AOL, MSN, Lycos, Teoma.
Search examples:
Type your query and set - of course - for 'COUNTRY' the real country name you are looking for ...
... and good luck! Important remark: the [ + ] and [ " ] will reduce the number of the search results anyway.
Type exactly like examples below or you copy and paste the search strings: If your search was successful, visit the consulate's, governments' or embassies' websites first.
As per our investigation experiences most of the downloadable form sheets you'll find are built in PDF for Adobe's Acrobat™ Reader.
PASSPORT APPLICATIONS, RENEWALS Applying for a Passport You should apply for your passport several months in advance of your planned departure, making sure you fill in the dates of your upcoming trip in the appropriate place on the application. If you'll need visas from foreign embassies (find out by checking foreign entry requirements for the country you'll visit, allow more time. (It's very important to check those requirements. Imagine how disappointed you'd be if you were turned back on the day of your departure because your passport expires in three months and the country you're visiting requires it to be valid at least six months AFTER you return home! Also check on immunization requirements -- you may need to be inoculated before you can enter a country!) As a rule, it takes about 25 business days to process your passport application and get the document sent to you. Something to think about: Lines are longest at passport agencies from January to July, resulting in longer waiting times for applicants. You might want to avoid the crowds by applying through a nearby clerk of court or post office that accepts passport applications. Lost or Stolen Passport Losing your passport -- especially if you're in a foreign country -- can be scary. It's the most important item you carry with you, so it's best to keep it someplace secure (like in a money pouch you wear under your clothes). Another safety measure you can take is to make two photocopies of the photo ID page of your passport. Leave one at home with family or friends and keep the other in a different place from your passport, perhaps buried in the bottom of checked luggage. This could make all the difference in getting you on your flight home in the event that your passport is lost or stolen. It also makes getting it replaced much easier. Can I Have My Old Passport Back?
Yes! Most people view their passports as important memorabilia and are eager to get them back. That's why your previous passport, marked "canceled," will be returned to you with your new one. | |  More Resources | | | | Forums |  | Expats Travel Forums
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