Mexico Immigration

Mexico immigration policies come under the domain of the ley General de Publacion. The constitution of Mexico ensures the basic rights of the citizens and foreigners residing in the Mexican territory on temporary or permanent basis.

Prior approval from the Mexico immigration authority is a must for all outsiders visiting the United Mexican States.

Moving to Mexico

Foreigner can move to Mexico by air route, roadways or by sea. Those who are coming by air need to present their immigration certificates right at the international airports of Mexico. For the travelers who are availing the Mexican roadways must pay a particular charge as tourist fees in the Mexican local banks. They can apply for the immigration form showing the tourist fee receipts.

The Mexican immigration authority approves tourist cards for all outside vehicles plying on Mexican roads. The Mexico immigration certificates allow the foreigners to remain within the Mexican territory at a stretch for 180 days. Those who want to extend their stay beyond 180 days must apply for the extension of immigration certificate well before the date of expiry.

Mexico Visa

Mexico visa is an essential prerequisite for the Mexico immigration procedure. Foreign students who are willing to study in the Mexican educational institutions need to apply for student visa. However student visa is required only for long-term courses. Tourist cards permit the outsiders to spend their vacations in the tourists’ hotspots in Mexico. To apply for Mexico tourist visa, the foreigners should have properly filled application forms along with their valid passports, the original copy of the return tickets and recent passport size photographs. Business travelers need to apply for the special visitors card before their trip to Mexico.