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Mexico · Visit (no work)

Business Visitor Permit

Processing
On arrival
Cost
From MX$983
Validity
Up to 180 days per entry

Short-term entry for meetings, negotiations and site visits, without taking local employment.

Requirements

  • Passport eligible for the FMM visitor permit (or a Mexican visitor visa)
  • Activities limited to business meetings, not paid local work
  • Return/onward ticket and proof of funds if asked

Restrictions

  • No local employment or paid services in Mexico

Time and cost

Processing time
On arrival (or consular visa 1-2 weeks if required)
Validity
Up to 180 days per entry
Cost

From MX$983

Required

  • MX$983 FMM visitor permit (waived for some air arrivals where included in the ticket)

Documents

  • Valid passport

    Valid for the stay

  • FMM visitor permit

    Digital or paper, issued on arrival

  • Supporting business documents (if it applies)

    Invitation letter, meeting agenda if requested

Tips

  • No productive local work is allowed on a visitor permit
  • Keep the FMM until departure; losing it causes exit delays
  • Visa-required nationals can use a valid US/UK/Canada/Japan/Schengen visa to enter visa-free