Update on the process of obtaining a visa to Mexico

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Today we are going to update the requirements and process to obtain a visa tourism to travel to Mexico with data as of January 2023.

Once Mexico once again demanded the visa for Ecuadorians who wish to travel for tourism in August 2021, Obtaining a visa has become a complex and difficult process to achieve..

Before getting into the matter, I want to remind you that if you have the United States visa and his valid passport, will be able to travel to Mexico without the need to process an additional visa and the same as to other countries that story here or also having a visa for the Schengen Area It is used to enter Mexico.

Requirements to obtain a visa to Mexico in 2023

It should be noted that they are 4.500 appointments which are activated quarterly on the appointments website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, if they can't find a turn, They will have to wait until the next quarter to be able to obtain a. We start with the updated requirements:

• The only platform enabled for dating is the following: https://citas.sre.gob.mx/
• Duly completed visa application form, on both sides, and with a recent photograph pasted in the corresponding space, which must meet the following characteristics: face visible and without glasses, a color, passport size,
  whose measurements must be at least 32.0 millimeters x 26.0 millimeters and a maximum of 39.0 millimeters x 31.0 mm, with white background and front.
  • The visa application form is available at the following link: https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/ecuador/
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• Passport or identity and travel document that is valid in accordance with international and current law, in original and copy, with a minimum validity of 6 months at the time of travel.
• In the case of Ecuadorian nationals, It is requested to present the citizenship card, in original and copy.
• Pay of $51 Dollars which must be paid with the exact amount on the day of the interview.
• Present documents that prove one of the following two assumptions (roots or economic solvency):
  • Original and copy of public deed of real estate duly registered in the name of the applicant with a minimum age of two years and proof of stable employment with a minimum age of two years, O;
  • Original and copy of public deed of real estate duly registered in the name of the applicant with a minimum age of two years and a document proving ownership or participation in business issued by the competent authorities of Ecuador with a minimum age of two years.
  • Original and copy of the documents that demonstrate that you have employment or pension with monthly income free of taxes greater than the equivalent of one hundred days of the general minimum wage in force in the Federal District for a value of $1,048.64 Dollars, during the last three months and proof of stable employment with at least one year of service.
    • Only those issued directly by institutions or work centers will be accepted as original documents., signed by hand (in your own handwriting) and with some seal of the institution. Certificates or documents in copies will not be accepted., scanned, email forms, not even with electronic signatures.
  • Original and copy of proof of investments or bank accounts with an average monthly balance equivalent to three hundred days of the general minimum wage in force in the Federal District, during the last three months, (Currently the approximate amount is
    from $3,145.91.
    • The interested party must present the account statements or original bank transactions from the last three months prior to the date of their appointment., since it is required to appreciate the average balance of each month.
    • Only those issued directly by financial institutions will be accepted as original receipts. (banks or cooperatives), with handwritten signature of the account executive (in your own handwriting) and with the seal of the institution. Online banking certificates will not be accepted (printouts from the internet or email), copy certificates, scanned, not even with electronic signatures.
• Additional requirements can be requested and more information can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15z4UlQCdRteS-VkzDsvgi2KgKH-YfrZK/preview

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For shifts to the Mexican Embassy, You should pay attention every three months to where they are enabled.. For him 22 march 2023 at 16:00 hours will be activated 4.500 new shifts.

• When the “Quito” consular office is not enabled or when the “visas” option does not appear, It means that there are no appointments available and you will have to wait for the new activation date.
• If your planned trip is less than three months away, There is the only option of extraordinary shifts for a proven emergency that is done at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1FCA
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recommendations:

• The tourist car visa is valid 180 days from its issuance.
  • The maximum stay will be determined by the immigration agent upon arrival in the country.
• Do not purchase or pay in advance for airline tickets or hotel reservations.
  • The Mexican Embassy does not request reservations or payment for lodging services as a requirement to obtain the visa..
• Advance your visa application to your estimated travel date, since this may take time due to limited appointments, you will have to be attentive to achieve it.
• New appointments are activated every three months, I recommend you stay tuned at the end of each quarter to be among the first to find available spaces..
• All the documents, in original and copy, are reviewed in your presence and in that of the Head of the Consular Section at the time of your consular interview.
• Introduce you 10 a 15 minutes before the scheduled appointment time.
• All procedures are carried out in person.
• Visa delivery if positive, can take up to 10 business days.

Any additional questions or concerns, You can let me know in the comments.:

Traveling with the United States visa:

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