Foreigners living in Mexico (visas and residence)
If you wish to reside and/or work in Mexico, you must obtain the corresponding visa that allows your entry and stay in the country. For information on the types of visas that are processed and issued in the Consular Section, you should consult the following link: https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/espana/?option=com_content&view=article&id=829
There are several cases under which a person can apply for a visa to reside in Mexico for a stay of more than 180 days and without permission to carry out paid activities:
The general guidelines for the issuance of visas do not provide for the issuance of visas for job search, professional internships or independent workers. Due to the above, you must have a previously agreed upon job offer or project for the issuance of the corresponding visa.
A foreign person who intends to stay in Mexico for more than 180 days to participate in an activity or project must meet the requirements of the type of visa to which their case can be adjusted:
When it is a foreign person who will be transferred to a Mexican company without receiving any remuneration in Mexico, and their payroll will continue to be paid from a Spanish company, for which they have worked for at least six months or have savings or investments during the last twelve months from the submission of your application.
For requirements and procedure of this procedure see the following link:
https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/espana/?option=com_content&view=article&id=540
When a foreign person will be in a company incorporated in Mexico in which he will carry out a remunerated activity.
The person, organization or company that is offering you employment in Mexico must go to the INM to process the work permit, unique processing number (NUT), so that once authorized, you can request your visa at the Embassy:
https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/espana/?option=com_content&view=article&id=542
Some people may be hired to carry out an activity for which they will receive remuneration and their stay in Mexico will be less than 180 days. To obtain a visa in this type of case, consult the following link:
https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/espana/?option=com_content&view=article&id=506
A foreign person who is in Mexico under the status of temporary resident or student can apply to work in Mexico. For more information consult the following link:
https://www.gob.mx/tramites/ficha/permiso-a-extranjeros-residentes-temporales-y-temporales-estudiantes-para-trabajar-en-mexico/INM795
Please note that the requirements must be met as mentioned for each type of visa and the Consular Section has no discretion to waive compliance.
If you are interested in learning more about the residency process in Mexico or are ready to apply for your Mexican residency, contact Acceza Immigration Services today: contact@accezalaw.com
