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Mexico Visa for Nepali Citizens

Up-to-date Mexico visa requirements, processing time, and embassy info for Nepali passport holders. Yatra handles the full application — document review, dummy ticket, and tracking.

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

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 categories available

TouristVisitor 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).

BusinessVisitor 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.

TransitVisitor 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.

MedicalVisitor 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.

studentTemporary 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.

WorkVisitor / 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).

Family VisitTemporary / 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.

investorTemporary 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).

Required documents — Mexico tourist visa

  1. Original Nepali passport (6+ months validity beyond intended stay, 2+ blank pages; not damaged, soiled, or defaced)

    Required
  2. One recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm), colour, white background, front view, no glasses, no headgear (except religious)

    Required
  3. Mexican visa application form — printed and signed

    Downloaded from the SRE consulmex Mumbai page or CITAS portal.

    Required
  4. Confirmed return / onward airline e-ticket

    Required
  5. Detailed itinerary + hotel bookings for the full stay

    Required
  6. Bank statements (last 3–6 months)

    Original, signed and stamped on every page by the bank, dated within 30 days of submission.

    Required
  7. Employment certificate from current employer

    On letterhead, signed and stamped — stating date of hiring, occupation, monthly earnings, and confirming sanctioned leave for the trip.

    Required
  8. Proof of arraigo (ties to Nepal) — property documents (Lalpurja), business registration, family deps

    One of the SIX documentary supuestos required by Mexican law: arraigo, solvencia económica, invitación, chofer/operador, causa humanitaria, investigación científica, estudios, evento federal.

    Required
  9. Travel / health insurance covering the full stay

    Recommended; occasionally requested for elderly applicants or long stays.

    Conditional
  10. Invitation letter (if invited by Mexican host / institution)

    On Mexican company / institution letterhead, with RFC + contact details, in Spanish or English. Notarised at a Cartório-equivalent if from a private host.

    Conditional
  11. ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental

    Submit the bundle that matches your active income source — see per-bundle breakdown below.

    Required
  12. Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)

    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.

    Required
  13. 1. Business Income

    Applicants involved in business must submit the following:

    Conditional
  14. PAN Certificate

    Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).

    Required
  15. Business Registration Certificate

    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.

    Required
  16. Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)

    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.

    Conditional
  17. Latest Audit Report

    Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.

    Required
  18. Tax Clearance Certificate

    Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

    Required
  19. 2. Salary-Based Income

    Applicants who are employed must provide:

    Conditional
  20. Salary Certificate / Salary Letter

    On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.

    Required
  21. Leave Approval Letter

    Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.

    Required
  22. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer

    Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.

    Required
  23. Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements

    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.

    Required
  24. 3. Pension Income

    Applicants receiving pension must submit:

    Conditional
  25. Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)

    Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.

    Required
  26. Company ID Card (if available)

    Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).

    Conditional
  27. Recent Pension Bank Statement

    Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.

    Required
  28. Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank

    On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.

    Required
  29. 4. Rental Income

    Applicants earning rental income must provide:

    Conditional
  30. Land Ownership Certificate

    Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.

    Required
  31. Building Completion Certificate

    Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.

    Required
  32. Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate

    Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

    Required

Mexico embassy in Nepal

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
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 [email protected], phones +91 22457 88362–88365. Nepali applicants are referred to New Delhi for jurisdictional reasons — do not book a Mumbai slot on CITAS.

Important notes

  • Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
  • 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 [email protected] (3 working-day reply average).

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Mexico visa — sourced from Mexico's embassy and Yatra's submission desk.

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.

Where is the Mexico embassy in 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.

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 online portal to apply for a Mexico visa?

Yes — apply online at https://citas.sre.gob.mx (CITAS — universal central appointment portal, MANDATORY for all consular interviews; appointment booking is FREE — third-party agencies are NOT recognised) · https://www.miconsulado.sre.gob.mx (MiConsulado online tramite portal — for select consular procedures) · https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/india (Embassy of Mexico in New Delhi).

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 help with a Mexico visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Mexico including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

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