What happens if I am detained by the immigration authority at the airport?
It is important to know that, if you are detained, you have the right to
What are the requirements for visiting Mexico as a tourist?
You must first check if people from your country need a visa to enter Mexico and stay up to 180 days for tourism, business or any other unpaid activity: https://www.inm.gob.mx/gobmx/word/index.php/paises-requieren-visa-para-mexico/
If you need a visa to travel to Mexico, go to the Mexican consulate near you to apply for the visa that best suits your needs: https://www.gob.mx/sre/acciones-y-programas/visas-para-extranjeros-8036
If you do not need a visa to enter for these reasons, you need a valid and up-to-date passport, the Multiple Migration Form (obtained online), the travel booking to leave Mexico, the hotel reservation or the place where you will be in Mexico and proof of economic solvency such as bank statements, payment vouchers, etc. It is highly recommended to have your documents printed when you intend to enter Mexico.
Travel to Mexico for work purposes
You must have a residence permit in Mexico that includes a work permit. The following conditions of residence have a work permit:
- Permanent resident
- Visitor for humanitarian reasons
- Visitor authorized to engage in paid activities
- Visiting frontier worker
Temporary resident when acquired by offer of employment or if a work permit is obtained separately.
In addition to the immigration document, we recommend that you meet the following requirements: 👉 What do I need to get a formal job in Mexico?
* Sin Fronteras IAP does not represent any public or governmental institution. For more information, visit: https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/espana/index.php/visas/393