# Mexico visa for Nepali citizens

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Last updated: 2026-05-05

## Embassy / mission

- **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 (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)
- **Payment:** 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.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Visitor Visa — Without Permission for Paid Activities (VISITANTE)

**Purpose:** Tourism, sightseeing, holiday, visiting family / friends, attending non-paid cultural / sports / academic events.
**Stay duration:** Up to 180 days per visit (single duration set by INM officer at port of entry, capped at the visa's maximum).
**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).
**Processing time:** 5–10 business days (max 10 per Mexican consular procedure).
**How 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.
**Financial requirement:** 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.

**Required documents:**

- 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 — Downloaded from the SRE consulmex Mumbai page or CITAS portal.
- Confirmed return / onward airline e-ticket
- Detailed itinerary + hotel bookings for the full stay
- Bank statements (last 3–6 months) — Original, signed and stamped on every page by the bank, dated within 30 days of submission.
- Employment certificate from current employer — 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 — 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 — Submit the bundle that matches your active income source — see per-bundle breakdown below.
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- First-time visitors typically receive 180-day-stay visas valid 1–3 years (single or multiple entry). Repeat travellers with clean Mexican immigration record graduate to 5- and 10-year multi-entry stickers.
- Mexico does NOT allow stay extension on a Visitante (180 days is the absolute cap per visit) — overstaying triggers a per-day INM fine + future-application flag.
- The same Visitante visa covers business meetings + conferences + non-paid speaking engagements WITHOUT switching to a work visa, provided no Mexican-source salary / honorarium is received.

### Business — Visitor Visa — Long-Stay Visitor (VISITANTE LARGA DURACIÓN)

**Purpose:** 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 duration:** Up to 180 days per visit; multi-entry visa allows multiple 180-day visits within the validity window.
**Validity:** Up to 10 years multi-entry.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 5–10 business days.
**How to apply:** Book CITAS appointment + in-person interview at New Delhi (same flow as Tourist).

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, signed visa application form
- Documents supporting ONE of the qualifying categories — Solvencia económica (high net worth), Viajero Frecuente (frequent traveller — 6+ visits to Mexico/USA/EU in last 5 years), Persona prominente (industry recognition / awards), Familiar de mexicano (marriage/birth cert apostilled), Familiar de residente (relationship docs), or Supervisor de empresa con filial (corporate letter + parent + subsidiary registration documents).
- Cover letter from Nepali employer / company explaining the role
- Confirmed return / onward ticket
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental — Mixed-income or Business bundle is most relevant for executive applicants.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

**Notes:**
- No paid work permitted — receiving any salary, fee, or honorarium from a Mexican source requires a Visitante con permiso para actividades remuneradas (work visa with paid activities) instead.
- For corporate executive applicants, include the parent-company appointment letter + Mexican subsidiary CNPJ-equivalent (RFC) + organisational chart showing the supervisory relationship.

### Transit — Visitor Visa — Transit through Mexico (VISITANTE)

**Purpose:** Transit through Mexican airports en route to a third country (Mexico does NOT have a separate transit-visa category — Visitor visa covers transit).
**Stay duration:** Up to 24 hours airside (sterile area only); leaving the airport requires the standard 180-day Visitor allowance.
**Validity:** Single transit only (or multi-entry depending on the issued sticker).
**Entries:** Single.
**Processing time:** 5–10 business days.
**How to apply:** CITAS appointment + in-person interview at New Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Passport (3+ months validity beyond transit)
- Confirmed onward ticket within 24 h of arrival
- Visa for the next destination (e.g. USA, Canada, Latin American country)
- Brief travel itinerary
- Photo + signed visa application

**Notes:**
- Mexico does NOT offer transit-without-visa privilege for Nepali ordinary passports — even airside transit requires a Visitor visa.
- If the layover exceeds 24 hours and requires leaving the airport (e.g. for hotel stay), apply for the standard Tourist Visitor visa instead.

### Medical — Visitor Visa — Medical Treatment (VISITANTE — Causa Humanitaria)

**Purpose:** Receive medical treatment, consultation, or surgery in Mexico; or accompany a patient as a medical-support escort.
**Stay duration:** Up to 180 days per visit, aligned with treatment plan; for treatment exceeding 180 days, apply for Residencia Temporal (Causa Humanitaria) instead.
**Validity:** Aligned with the treating-hospital declaration.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 5–10 business days.
**How to apply:** CITAS appointment + in-person interview at New Delhi. Submit treating-hospital documentation upfront.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, signed visa application
- Letter from Mexican hospital / clinic confirming treatment — On hospital letterhead with RFC, attending physician's Cédula Profesional registration, treatment plan, estimated duration, and total estimated cost.
- Letter from Nepali physician with current diagnosis + referral — On hospital letterhead, in English, with NMC (Nepal Medical Council) registration number.
- Proof of funds for treatment + accommodation + return travel
- Travel insurance covering medical treatment + complications
- For escort: relationship certificate (marriage / birth cert) translated + apostilled *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Top medical destinations for Nepali applicants: Hospital ABC Medical Center (Mexico City), Hospital Angeles (national chain), Hospital Star Médica (Mexico City), Centro Médico ABC. All accept English-language patient communication.
- Mexico is a popular medical-tourism destination for orthopaedic / cardiology / dental procedures (40–60% cheaper than US prices for the same quality of care).

### student — Temporary Resident Visa — Student (RESIDENTE TEMPORAL ESTUDIANTE)

**Purpose:** Full-time study at a Mexican institution — undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, language course, exchange / academic-mobility programme, research fellowship.
**Stay duration:** Up to 1 year per visa (extendable up to 4 years inside Mexico via the Tarjeta de Residencia Temporal Estudiante).
**Validity:** Aligned with academic enrolment on the Carta de Aceptación.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 5–10 business days.
**How to apply:** CITAS appointment + in-person interview at New Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, signed visa application
- Carta de Aceptación (Acceptance Letter) from Mexican institution — In Spanish, signed and stamped, stating programme name, duration, language of instruction, and total tuition. Institution must be SEP-registered (Secretaría de Educación Pública).
- Proof of tuition payment OR scholarship grant — Either receipt of first-semester tuition, or a CONACYT / institutional scholarship letter covering tuition + monthly stipend.
- Academic transcripts from previous education — Apostilled by Nepal MoFA + Spanish translation by a perito traductor (sworn translator) OR notarised English translation accepted on case-by-case.
- Proof of Spanish proficiency (for Spanish-medium programmes) *(conditional)* — DELE B1+ or institutional placement test result. English-medium programmes may waive this requirement.
- Proof of accommodation in Mexico — University residence offer letter, rental agreement, or host-family declaration.
- Proof of solvencia económica — sponsor parent's bank statement OR scholarship letter — Solvency may be acreditada by the applicant, parents/guardian (if under 25), institutional scholarship letter, or bank-financing letter.
- Health insurance covering full programme duration
- Nepal Police Clearance (no criminal record certificate) *(conditional)* — Issued by Nepal Police HQ Naxal — apostilled. Required for programmes >180 days.
- ANY ONE income bundle (sponsor parent / self)
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Within 30 calendar days of arrival in Mexico, the student MUST visit the local INM office and convert the visa sticker into the Tarjeta de Residencia Temporal Estudiante (residence card) — failure triggers irregular-stay fines.
- Top Mexican universities for international students: UNAM (Mexico City), Tec de Monterrey (national network), Ibero (Mexico City), UDLA (Puebla). Tuition ranges MXN 50,000–500,000 per year depending on institution.
- Students CAN apply for INM authorisation to work part-time during studies (up to 20 hours/week during semester, full-time during breaks) — this is a separate INM tramite.

### Work — Visitor / Temporary Resident — Work with INM Authorisation (VISITANTE / RT con oferta de empleo)

**Purpose:** 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 duration:** Visitante con permiso: up to 180 days. Residente Temporal con oferta de empleo: 1–4 years.
**Validity:** Aligned with the INM authorisation duration on the contract.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 5–10 business days at the consulate AFTER INM authorisation arrives (the INM step itself takes 30–90 days at the SISMIGRA portal).
**How to apply:** Mexican employer applies for INM authorisation FIRST → INM issues OPI (Oficio de Petición Internacional) and notifies the Embassy in New Delhi → applicant books CITAS appointment + attends interview with the OPI reference number.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, signed visa application
- INM Authorisation (NUE / Número Único de Expediente) — Issued to the Mexican employer; the Embassy verifies via the SISMIGRA database with the NUE.
- Employment contract — signed by both parties — In Spanish, with RFC of employer, salary in MXN, role, duration. Must comply with Ley Federal del Trabajo.
- Mexican employer RFC + Constancia de Situación Fiscal
- Diploma + academic transcripts — Apostilled by Nepal MoFA + Spanish translation by a perito traductor.
- Professional licences / cédulas profesionales (medical, engineering, etc.) *(conditional)* — Required for regulated professions — must be revalidated via SEP's Dirección General de Profesiones.
- Nepal Police Clearance — Apostilled.
- Proof of accommodation in Mexico (employer-provided or independent rental)
- CV / resume in Spanish

**Notes:**
- Without prior INM authorisation, the Embassy cannot issue a work visa — applicants cannot apply directly. The employer must initiate via the SISMIGRA portal.
- Within 30 calendar days of arrival, the worker must convert the visa sticker into the Tarjeta de Residencia Temporal at the local INM office.
- Conversion to permanent residence (Residente Permanente) becomes possible after 4 years of continuous Residencia Temporal (or 2 years if married to a Mexican citizen / permanent resident).

### Family Visit — Temporary / Permanent Resident Visa — Family Unity (UNIDAD FAMILIAR)

**Purpose:** Join a Mexican citizen / permanent resident / temporary resident family member: spouse, civil-partner, child, parent, sibling, or dependant relative.
**Stay duration:** RT-UF: 1–4 years renewable; RP-UF: indefinite once approved.
**Validity:** Aligned with relationship + sponsoring family member's residence status.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 5–10 business days at the consulate AFTER INM authorisation arrives.
**How to apply:** Mexican sponsor (citizen / RT / RP holder) initiates a family-unity petition with INM in Mexico → INM issues OPI to the Embassy in New Delhi → applicant books CITAS appointment with the OPI reference.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, signed visa application
- INM family-unity authorisation (OPI with NUE) — Forwarded by the Mexican sponsor — the Embassy verifies through SISMIGRA.
- Marriage certificate / civil-partnership / birth certificate proving the relationship — Apostilled by Nepal MoFA + Spanish translation by perito traductor OR notarised English translation accepted on case-by-case.
- Mexican sponsor's identification + proof of residence — INE (citizens) or Tarjeta de Residente (foreign residents) + comprobante de domicilio (utility bill).
- Proof of cohabitation / relationship continuity *(conditional)* — Required for civil-partnership / unmarried couple cases — joint bank account, photos with timestamps, communication logs.
- Proof of sponsor's financial means (last 3 months pay slips + bank statements)
- Nepal Police Clearance — Apostilled.
- For minors: parental consent affidavit from non-travelling parent *(conditional)* — Apostilled.

**Notes:**
- Spouses and dependent children of Mexican CITIZENS qualify directly for Residencia Permanente (RP-UF) — no need to go through the 4-year RT pathway.
- Spouses of Mexican TEMPORARY residents enter on RT-UF — the visa duration matches the sponsor's remaining RT validity.
- Same-sex civil partnerships are recognised under Mexican federal law (Suprema Corte ruling 2015) — partnership certificates from Nepal are accepted with apostille + translation.

### investor — Temporary Resident Visa — Investor (RESIDENTE TEMPORAL — Inversionista)

**Purpose:** Invest in / start a Mexican business OR purchase qualifying real estate as a residence-pathway investment.
**Stay duration:** 1–4 years initially, renewable; converts to Residencia Permanente after 4 years.
**Validity:** Aligned with the investment plan + INM approval.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 5–10 business days at the consulate AFTER INM approval (the INM step takes 60–120 days).
**How to apply:** Submit business plan / property contract to INM in Mexico for prior approval → INM transmits authorisation to the Embassy in New Delhi → applicant books CITAS appointment with NUE.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, signed visa application
- INM approval / authorisation OPI — Issued by INM after evaluating the business plan or property purchase contract.
- Business plan in Spanish (for new-business route) — Must demonstrate minimum MXN equivalent of 8,000+ days of UMA (currently UMA = MXN 113.14) ≈ MXN 905,000 in capital + at least 3 Mexican jobs created within 1 year.
- OR Real-estate purchase contract (for property route) *(conditional)* — Minimum MXN 5,000,000+ in residential or commercial real estate, fully paid, registered with Registro Público de la Propiedad.
- Proof of source of funds (bank statements + Nepal Rastra Bank remittance approval) — Foreign-source documentation must clear Mexican Hacienda CCSS scrutiny — most-rejected piece for Nepali investor applicants.
- Mexican business RFC (if business already incorporated) *(conditional)*
- Nepal Police Clearance — Apostilled.
- Tax compliance certificates (Nepal IRD + any other tax jurisdictions)
- CV demonstrating relevant business / management experience
- ANY ONE income bundle (Business or Mixed)
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

**Notes:**
- Real-estate route is simplest for most Nepali high-net-worth applicants — fully-paid Mexican property in popular zones (Mexico City, Cancún, Tulum, Mérida, San Miguel de Allende) priced above the threshold qualifies.
- Nepal Rastra Bank FX-clearance for the foreign investment is mandatory before transferring funds to Mexico — unauthorised remittances trigger Foreign Exchange Regulation Act violations in Nepal.
- After 4 years of RT-INV (or 2 years if married to a Mexican), conversion to Residencia Permanente unlocks the citizenship pathway (5 years total residence + Spanish A2 + cultural-knowledge interview).

## Important general 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 contactoconind@sre.gob.mx (3 working-day reply average).

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm Mexico visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (tourist, business, transit, medical). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: 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).
3. **Submit at Mumbai Career Consulate (NOT for Nepal — Maharashtra/Goa/Gujarat residents only)** — 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.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 5–10 business days (max 10 per Mexican consular procedure).. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- 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)

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*Yatra (https://yatraforfun.com) provides end-to-end visa assistance for Nepali citizens — document review, embassy submission, dummy ticket (NPR 999) when proof of onward travel is required.*