Mexico visa types
Explore Mexico visa categories — work, study, family, visit, and more. Compare options, check requirements, and find the right visa for your situation.
13 visa types across 8 categories
Every visa type has different requirements, timelines, and eligibility rules. Browse visa guides by category to understand which option fits your situation. Each listing covers key requirements, processing times, and links to official sources so you can compare pathways with confidence.
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Work visas
Temporary Resident Visa (Work Offer) guide for Mexico.
Temporary Resident Visa (Remote Work) guide for Mexico.
Study visas
Temporary Resident Visa (Student) guide for Mexico.
Family visas
Temporary Resident Visa (Family Unity) guide for Mexico.
Permanent Resident Visa (Family) guide for Mexico.
Residency & green cards
Temporary Resident Visa guide for Mexico.
Permanent Resident Visa guide for Mexico.
Permanent Resident Visa (Points System) guide for Mexico.
Other
Visitor Visa (Tourism) guide for Mexico.
Visitor Visa (Business) guide for Mexico.
Temporary Resident Visa (Investor) guide for Mexico.
Temporary Resident Visa (Retirement) guide for Mexico.
Mexican Citizenship (Naturalization) guide for Mexico.
Tips for choosing a visa type
- Match your purpose of travel to the right visa category before comparing options.
- Check official processing times — they vary by visa type and location.
- Review required documents early; some visas need employer or school sponsorship.
- Understand the difference between nonimmigrant (temporary) and immigrant (permanent) visas.
- Use official government sources to verify eligibility — VisaMind provides guidance, not legal advice.
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