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Mexico Visa for Nepali Citizens

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Nepali passport holders visiting Mexico as tourists use the Visitor Visa — Without Permission for Paid Activities. Visa fee: USD 56 (Rs. 5,424 for May 2026. Processing time: 5–10 business days. Apply through Mumbai Career Consulate. The sources and the date this record was last reviewed are listed at the end of the page.

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Tourist visa: Visitor Visa — Without Permission for Paid Activities (VISITANTE)Stay: Up to 180 days per visit (single duration set by INM officer at port of entry, capped at the visa's maximum).
Visa fee: USD 56 (Rs. 5,424 for May 2026 — varies monthly with the SRE exchange rate)
Processing time: 5–10 business days (max 10 per Mexican consular procedure).
Where to apply: Mumbai Career Consulate

At a glance

At a glance — Mexico Visitor Visa — Without Permission for Paid Activities (VISITANTE)

Visa fee: USD 56 (Rs. 5,424 for May 2026 — varies monthly with the SRE exchange rate). Visa fee is non-refundable and does NOT guarantee approval.
Processing time: 5–10 business days (max 10 per Mexican consular procedure).
Stay duration: Up to 180 days per visit (single duration set by INM officer at port of entry, capped at the visa's maximum).
Visa validity: Up to 10 years multi-entry for repeat travellers with clean immigration history; first-time applicants typically 1–3 years.
Entries: Single or Multiple (Embassy discretion based on profile).
Bank balance / financial proof: Bank statements for the LAST 3–6 MONTHS demonstrating sufficient funds for the trip (rule of thumb: NPR-equivalent of MXN 1,000–1,500 per day of stay, plus return ticket cost). Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.
Where to apply: Book a CITAS appointment at citas.sre.gob.mx selecting "Embassy of Mexico in New Delhi" → fill the visa application form (downloadable from consulmex.sre.gob.mx/mumbai/index.php/es/visas) → attend in-person interview at New Delhi with original supporting documents → pay the consular fee at the appointment.

Visa types

Visa categories available

Tourist — Visitor Visa — Without Permission for Paid Activities (VISITANTE)
Tourism, sightseeing, holiday, visiting family / friends, attending non-paid cultural / sports / academic events.
Stay
Up to 180 days per visit (single duration set by INM officer at port of entry, capped at the visa's maximum).
Processing
5–10 business days (max 10 per Mexican consular procedure).
Fee
USD 56 (Rs. 5,424 for May 2026 — varies monthly with the SRE exchange rate). Visa fee is non-refundable and does NOT guarantee approval.
Business — Visitor Visa — Long-Stay Visitor (VISITANTE LARGA DURACIÓN)
Long-stay visitor for high-net-worth individuals, frequent travellers, prominent persons, family of Mexican citizens / temporary residents / permanent residents, family of accredited diplomatic / consular staff with ordinary passports, and supervisors / executive staff of foreign companies with Mexican subsidiaries OR Mexican-company executives in foreign offices.
Stay
Up to 180 days per visit; multi-entry visa allows multiple 180-day visits within the validity window.
Processing
5–10 business days.
Fee
USD 56.
Transit — Visitor Visa — Transit through Mexico (VISITANTE)
Transit through Mexican airports en route to a third country (Mexico does NOT have a separate transit-visa category — Visitor visa covers transit).
Stay
Up to 24 hours airside (sterile area only); leaving the airport requires the standard 180-day Visitor allowance.
Processing
5–10 business days.
Fee
USD 56.
Medical — Visitor Visa — Medical Treatment (VISITANTE — Causa Humanitaria)
Receive medical treatment, consultation, or surgery in Mexico; or accompany a patient as a medical-support escort.
Stay
Up to 180 days per visit, aligned with treatment plan; for treatment exceeding 180 days, apply for Residencia Temporal (Causa Humanitaria) instead.
Processing
5–10 business days.
Fee
USD 56.
Student — Temporary Resident Visa — Student (RESIDENTE TEMPORAL ESTUDIANTE)
Full-time study at a Mexican institution — undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, language course, exchange / academic-mobility programme, research fellowship.
Stay
Up to 1 year per visa (extendable up to 4 years inside Mexico via the Tarjeta de Residencia Temporal Estudiante).
Processing
5–10 business days.
Fee
USD 56 (consular fee) + INM tarjeta fees inside Mexico (approx MXN 6,000 for the 1-year residence card).
Work — Visitor / Temporary Resident — Work with INM Authorisation (VISITANTE / RT con oferta de empleo)
Paid employment with a Mexican employer — requires prior INM (Instituto Nacional de Migración) work-permit authorisation (Constancia de Inscripción del Empleador + Autorización de Visa por Oferta de Empleo) issued through the employer.
Stay
Visitante con permiso: up to 180 days. Residente Temporal con oferta de empleo: 1–4 years.
Processing
5–10 business days at the consulate AFTER INM authorisation arrives (the INM step itself takes 30–90 days at the SISMIGRA portal).
Fee
USD 56 consular fee + MXN 313 INM authorisation fee (collected at the consulate). Total ≈ Rs. 7,000–8,000 depending on exchange.
Family Visit — Temporary / Permanent Resident Visa — Family Unity (UNIDAD FAMILIAR)
Join a Mexican citizen / permanent resident / temporary resident family member: spouse, civil-partner, child, parent, sibling, or dependant relative.
Stay
RT-UF: 1–4 years renewable; RP-UF: indefinite once approved.
Processing
5–10 business days at the consulate AFTER INM authorisation arrives.
Fee
USD 56 consular fee.
Investor — Temporary Resident Visa — Investor (RESIDENTE TEMPORAL — Inversionista)
Invest in / start a Mexican business OR purchase qualifying real estate as a residence-pathway investment.
Stay
1–4 years initially, renewable; converts to Residencia Permanente after 4 years.
Processing
5–10 business days at the consulate AFTER INM approval (the INM step takes 60–120 days).
Fee
USD 56 consular fee.

Checklist

Required documents — Mexico tourist visa

24 required · 8 conditional — tick them off as you build your file.

Original Nepali passport (6+ months validity beyond intended stay, 2+ blank pages; not damaged, soiled, or defaced)
Required
One recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm), colour, white background, front view, no glasses, no headgear (except religious)
Required
Mexican visa application form — printed and signed
Required
Downloaded from the SRE consulmex Mumbai page or CITAS portal.
Confirmed return / onward airline e-ticket
Required
Detailed itinerary + hotel bookings for the full stay
Required
Bank statements (last 3–6 months)
Required
Original, signed and stamped on every page by the bank, dated within 30 days of submission.
Employment certificate from current employer
Required
On letterhead, signed and stamped — stating date of hiring, occupation, monthly earnings, and confirming sanctioned leave for the trip.
Proof of arraigo (ties to Nepal) — property documents (Lalpurja), business registration, family deps
Required
One of the SIX documentary supuestos required by Mexican law: arraigo, solvencia económica, invitación, chofer/operador, causa humanitaria, investigación científica, estudios, evento federal.
Travel / health insurance covering the full stay
Conditional
Recommended; occasionally requested for elderly applicants or long stays.
Invitation letter (if invited by Mexican host / institution)
Conditional
On Mexican company / institution letterhead, with RFC + contact details, in Spanish or English. Notarised at a Cartório-equivalent if from a private host.
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental
Required
Submit the bundle that matches your active income source — see per-bundle breakdown below.
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
Required
Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
1. Business Income
Conditional
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate
Required
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate
Required
Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
Conditional
Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report
Required
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Required
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income
Conditional
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
Required
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter
Required
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Required
Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements
Required
Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
3. Pension Income
Conditional
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Required
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)
Conditional
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Required
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
Required
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income
Conditional
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate
Required
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate
Required
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Required
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

Where to apply

Where Nepali citizens apply for a Mexico visa

Mission: Embassy of Mexico — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka)
Address: F 9/5, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India
Phone: +91 11 4507 1373, +91 11 4507 2332, +91 11 4507 3584
Email: contactoconind@sre.gob.mx, contactoembind@sre.gob.mx
Hours: Embassy: Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00. Consular Section (Ground Floor): Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00. Closed on Mexican and Indian public holidays.
Application centre: Mumbai Career Consulate (NOT for Nepal — Maharashtra/Goa/Gujarat residents only) — 195 NCPA Marg, Arcadia Building, Ground Floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021. Email contactombi@sre.gob.mx, phones +91 22457 88362–88365. Nepali applicants are referred to New Delhi for jurisdictional reasons — do not book a Mumbai slot on CITAS.
Online portal: https://citas.sre.gob.mx

Notes

Important notes

Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
Nepali ordinary passport holders MUST apply for a paper visa to enter Mexico. The Visa Electrónica (e-Visa) is restricted to specific nationalities (e.g. UK, Russia, Türkiye) — Nepal is NOT on the list per the INM e-visa table.
Nepal's consular jurisdiction lies with the Mexican Embassy in NEW DELHI, not the Mumbai consulate. Applicants who attempt to book a Mumbai CITAS slot on Nepali residence will be refused on jurisdictional grounds — pick "Embassy of Mexico in New Delhi" on the CITAS portal.
All consular interviews are conducted in English, Spanish, or a third language understandable to both parties. The consulate does NOT provide translation services. If the applicant cannot communicate in English / Spanish, they must bring their own interpreter (with valid government-issued ID).
Foreign-issued documents (not Mexican, not Indian, not Nepali) must be apostilled per the Hague Apostille Convention OR legalised by the Mexican consulate in the country of origin. Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued public documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA on/after that date are accepted by Mexico without further legalisation.
Visa-stamping rules: Mexico does NOT stamp visas on damaged passports — apply for a passport replacement at the Department of Passports (DoP) Naxal, Kathmandu BEFORE booking a CITAS appointment. All documents must reflect the FULL name as printed on the passport (no abbreviations, no nicknames).
Appointment booking is exclusively free of cost via citas.sre.gob.mx. Once booked, an appointment CANNOT be modified or rescheduled — to change the slot, the applicant must cancel and book a new one (subject to availability).
Maximum processing time: 10 business days from interview to result; results notified by email to the address used during CITAS booking. The Embassy in New Delhi may take longer when the application is referred to INM (Instituto Nacional de Migración) for second-line review.
Holding a Mexican visa does NOT guarantee entry into Mexico — the Polícia Federal Migratoria at the port of entry has discretion under article 37 of Ley de Migración + article 60 of the Reglamento to interview the traveller and verify purpose, length of stay, and means of subsistence.
Onward / connecting flights: depending on the routing (e.g. via the United States), Nepali travellers may need additional transit visas. Mexico does NOT offer airport-transit-without-visa privileges to Nepalese ordinary passport holders.
No briefcases / backpacks / electronic devices (phones, smart watches, laptops, tablets, headsets) are permitted inside the consular section. Keep all documents in a single folder. Late arrivals (>10 minutes) are required to rebook on CITAS.
Always disclose prior visa refusals (any country) honestly — non-disclosure constitutes misrepresentation under Ley de Migración and triggers refusal + future-application flag in the Mexican consular database (SIBC).
Yatra For Fun concierge tip: book the CITAS slot 4–6 weeks ahead of intended travel — slots fill quickly during Indian high season (Oct–Mar) and Mexican summer (Jun–Aug). The Embassy in New Delhi has 4 phone lines (+91 11 4507 1373/2332/3584) but visa queries must be emailed to contactoconind@sre.gob.mx (3 working-day reply average).

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FAQ

Mexico visa for Nepali citizens — frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Mexico visa — answered from the official sources listed below.

Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Mexico as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Mexico for tourism use the Visitor Visa — Without Permission for Paid Activities (VISITANTE), which allows a stay of up to 180 days per visit (single duration set by INM officer at port of entry, capped at the visa's maximum).

How much is the Mexico tourist visa fee for Nepali citizens?

USD 56 (Rs. 5,424 for May 2026 — varies monthly with the SRE exchange rate). Visa fee is non-refundable and does NOT guarantee approval. Fees change, so confirm the current amount at https://citas.sre.gob.mx before paying (last reviewed 2026-05-05).

How long does a Mexico tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

5–10 business days (max 10 per Mexican consular procedure).

What bank balance is required for a Mexico visa?

Bank statements for the LAST 3–6 MONTHS demonstrating sufficient funds for the trip (rule of thumb: NPR-equivalent of MXN 1,000–1,500 per day of stay, plus return ticket cost). Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Mexico on a tourist visa?

Up to 180 days per visit (single duration set by INM officer at port of entry, capped at the visa's maximum) (Visitor Visa — Without Permission for Paid Activities (VISITANTE)).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Mexico tourist visa?

Book a CITAS appointment at citas.sre.gob.mx selecting "Embassy of Mexico in New Delhi" → fill the visa application form (downloadable from consulmex.sre.gob.mx/mumbai/index.php/es/visas) → attend in-person interview at New Delhi with original supporting documents → pay the consular fee at the appointment.

What documents are required for a Mexico tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Original Nepali passport (6+ months validity beyond intended stay, 2+ blank pages; not damaged, soiled, or defaced); One recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm), colour, white background, front view, no glasses, no headgear (except religious); Mexican visa application form — printed and signed; Confirmed return / onward airline e-ticket; Detailed itinerary + hotel bookings for the full stay; Bank statements (last 3–6 months); Employment certificate from current employer; Proof of arraigo (ties to Nepal) — property documents (Lalpurja), business registration, family deps.

Which Mexico mission handles visa applications from Nepal?

Embassy of Mexico — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka), F 9/5, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India. Phone: +91 11 4507 1373. Applications are lodged at Mumbai Career Consulate (NOT for Nepal — Maharashtra/Goa/Gujarat residents only), 195 NCPA Marg, Arcadia Building, Ground Floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021. Email contactombi@sre.gob.mx, phones +91 22457 88362–88365. Nepali applicants are referred to New Delhi for jurisdictional reasons — do not book a Mumbai slot on CITAS.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a Mexico business visa?

Yes — Visitor Visa — Long-Stay Visitor (VISITANTE LARGA DURACIÓN). Long-stay visitor for high-net-worth individuals, frequent travellers, prominent persons, family of Mexican citizens / temporary residents / permanent residents, family of accredited diplomatic / consular staff with ordinary passports, and supervisors / executive staff of foreign companies with Mexican subsidiaries OR Mexican-company executives in foreign offices. Processing: 5–10 business days.

Is there an official online portal for the Mexico visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://citas.sre.gob.mx.

How is the Mexico visa fee paid?

Visa fee USD 56 per application (per Ley Federal de Derechos art. 22) — collected at the consulate in INR at the prevailing monthly exchange rate (Rs. 5,424 for May 2026). Payment is non-refundable regardless of approval / refusal. Work visa (Visitante con permiso para actividades remuneradas / oferta de empleo) carries an additional MXN 313 INM authorisation fee. Bank-transfer details are issued by the Embassy ONLY after appointment confirmation — DO NOT pay before receiving confirmation. The Mumbai consulate accepts DBS Bank transfers (not applicable to Nepal applicants). QR-code payments accepted at the consulate.

Can Yatra For Fun help with a Mexico visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Mexico visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

Sources

Sources & last updated

Last reviewed: May 5, 2026

https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/india — Embassy of Mexico in New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over India + Nepal + Bangladesh + Maldives + Sri Lanka; contact + visa contact email scraped 2026-05-05)
https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/mumbai/index.php/es/visas — Mumbai consulate visa categories page (universal Mexican-law visa categories — same rules apply at New Delhi)
https://citas.sre.gob.mx — CITAS central appointment portal (mandatory for all consular interviews)
https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx — MiConsulado online tramite portal
https://www.inm.gob.mx/gobmx/word/index.php/paises-requieren-visa-para-mexico — INM list of countries requiring visa (Nepal IS on this list; e-Visa NOT applicable)
Ley de Migración (DOF 25 May 2011, last amended 2024) + Reglamento de la Ley de Migración + Ley Federal de Derechos art. 22 (USD 56 visa fee)

Fees and rules change — confirm on the official source before you pay or apply.

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