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Name: United Mexican States

Location:Central America

Time: Spans three time zones from IST (-) 11 1/2 hrs to IST (-) 13 1/2 hrs

Capital:Mexico City

Language: Spanish only 92.7%, Spanish and indigenous languages 5.7%, indigenous only 0.8%, unspecified 0.8% and English

Area:1,953,162 sq kms

Population:116,220,947 (July 2013 EST.)

National Day:15-16th Sept (Independence Day)

Currency:Mexican Pesos (MXN) 1 = INR 3.98

Climate: Weather of the country varies as per the altitude. In the coastal areas and lowlands, it is hot and steamy with high humidity, though the central plateau is warm even in winter. The weather of the inland highlands is generally soothing but sharply changes between day and night. The cold lands (tierra fra) are situated above 2000 meters (6600ft). In fact, rainfall also varies here from region to region. Few of destinations receive significant amount of rain throughout the year but the wet season runs between June and September. Many areas witness rainless seasons, while the northern and central areas of the central plateau are dry.

Holidays-Year 2018: 1st January: New Year's Day, 3rd February: Constitution Day, 17th March: Birthday of Benito JuÃrez, 17th April: Maundy Thursday, 18th April: Good Friday, 1st May: Labor Day, 5th May: Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, 16th September: Independence Day, 12th October: Da de la Raza, 2nd November: Da de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), 17th November: Revolution Day, 12th December: Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 25th December: Christmas Day.
International Airports: Benito Juarez (Mexico City) (MEX), Miguel Hidalgo (Guadalajara) (GDL), General Juan N Alvarez (Acapulco) (ACA), General Mariano Escobebo (Monterrey) (MTY)

Find each detail of visa rules and visa information including business visa and tourist visa, check-out the below written content.

Tourist Visa

1. Valid Visa holders of the USA (any nationality) don't require the visa for entering into Mexico with tourist, transit and business purposes only 2. Legal Permanent Residents of USA, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom and Schengen States also don't require any visa to enter into Mexico with tourist, transit and business purposes 3. Holders of Diplomatic or Official Indian passports also don't require a visa for entering into Mexico for 90 days 4. Official/Clergy of Religious organization need former authorization approved by the Immigration Authority of Mexico (Instituto Nacional de MigraciÃ³n, INM) 5. Applicant has to be present for biometric process and interview 6. The Embassy of Mexico does not accept denomination of Rs. 500 and 1000 as consular fee

If Passengers transit in the airport for less than 12 hours and don't leave the airport, they don't require any Visa. Otherwise a visa is required.
The Applicant must have a valid passport with validity of minimum 6 months from the date of application with two blank pages facing each other
One visa form (photocopy allowed) printed back to back and accordingly filled and signed by the Applicant
A migration form with the thumb impression of the traveler given at the Embassy
One passport-size photograph(4.5 x 3.5 cm) with white background without glasses
Confirm return flight ticket
Visa of final destination
Visa of the countries to be visited or transited post & pre stay in Mexico
Proof of holding a permanent position in an established company or organization
Income Tax Returns of last 3 years
Credit Card
Bank statements of last 6 months
Property papers/foreign exchange endorsement on passport
A cover letter given by your company and signed by an authorized person
Visa once issued is valid for 90 days for a maximum stay of 60 days
No visa will be provided without prior visa of other countries
Visas can be issued in 2 working days after completing all the formalities
Visa fee should be paid in INR

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Visa fee is	Rs.2290	N/A

Transit Visa

If Passengers transit in the airport for less than 12 hours and don't leave the airport, they don't require any Visa. Otherwise a visa is required.
The Applicant must have a valid passport with validity of minimum 6 months from the date of application with two blank pages facing each other
One visa form (photocopy allowed) printed back to back and accordingly filled and signed by the Applicant
A migration form with the thumb impression of the traveler given at the Embassy
One passport-size photograph (4.5 x 3.5 cm) with white background without glasses
Confirm return flight ticket
Visa of final destination
Visa of the countries to be visited or transited post & pre stay in Mexico
Proof of holding a permanent position in an established company or organization
Income Tax Returns of last 3 years
Credit Card
Bank statements of last 6 months
Property papers/foreign exchange endorsement on passport
A cover letter given by your company and signed by an authorized person
Visa once issued is valid for 90 days for a maximum stay of 60 days
No visa will be provided without prior visa of other countries
Visas can be issued in 2 working days after completing all the formalities
Visa fee should be paid in INR

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Visa fee is	Rs.2290	N/A

Business Visa

The Applicant must have a valid passport with validity of minimum 6 months from the date of application with two blank pages facing each other
One visa form (photocopy allowed) printed back to back and accordingly filled and signed by the Applicant
A migration form with the thumb impression of the traveler given at the Embassy
One passport-size photograph (4.5 x 3.5 cm) with white background without glasses
A cover letter given by your company and signed by an authorized person
Confirm return flight ticket
Hotel reservation confirmation
Visa of the countries to be visited or transited post & pre stay in Mexico
Proof of holding a permanent position in an established company or organization
Income Tax Returns of last 3 years
Credit Card
Bank statements of last 6 months
Property papers/foreign exchange endorsement on passport
A Cover Letter giving the Company's trade records, nature of business to be undertaken in Mexico (ex- transfer of technology, co-investments, imports, exports & etc) and the Position within the Company of each Applicant
A Letter of Invitation from the concerned business associate in Mexico in Spanish language addressed to the Embassy providing repatriation
A written proof of established contacts with Mexican companies for business reasons
A copy of registration of the Company with the right authorities of country and membership of Chamber of Commerce and Industry, if any
A copy of the financial statements of the company
Along with visa sticker, an additional Business Card issued by the Embassy to be carried by the Applicant
Visa once issued is valid for 90 days for a maximum stay of 60 days
No visa will be provided without prior visa of other countries
Visas can be issued in 2 working days after completing all the formalities
Visa fee should be paid in INR

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Visa fee is	Rs.2290	N/A

Seamen Visa

1. Applicant has to be present for biometric process and interview 2. The Embassy of Mexico does not accept denomination of Rs. 500 and 1000 as consular fee

The Applicant must have a valid passport with validity of minimum 6 months from the date of application with two blank pages facing each other
One visa form (photocopy allowed) printed back to back and accordingly filled and signed by the Applicant
Present Continuous Discharge Certificate/ updated Seamen's Book is needed.
A copy of the Contract signed by the Applicant with both the Shipping companies involved in the enrolment of the Seaman or crew member.
A copy of the legal registration of the Company with appropriate Authorities of the country
A support letter of from the concerned Mexican Shipping Company should be faxed directly to the Embassy taking complete liability of the Applicant in the ship
Written proof of an established contact with Mexican Shipping Companies for the exact reason in the Contract with the Shipping Company
A copy of registration of the Company with the right authorities of country and membership of Chamber of Commerce and Industry, if any
A copy of the financial bank statements of the company along with other financial solvency
Visa validity and stay permit are similar to the transit visa
Visa can be issued in 2 working days after done with all the formalities

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Visa fee is	Rs.2290	N/A

Work Permit Visa

The Embassy of Mexico in India is not certified to issue a work permit visa without the authorization of the National Migration Institute (INM). The employer has to apply for a working permit in any office of the INM (www.inm.gob.mx) in Mexico.

Student Visa

1. Applicant has to be present for biometric process and interview 2. The Embassy of Mexico does not accept denomination of Rs. 500 and 1000 as consular fee

To acquire a student visa the applicant has to contact the concerned educational institute and inform them to approach to "Instituto Nacional de MigraciÃ³n" and apply for "PERMISO DE INTERNACION".
The following documents have to be presented by the applicant at this Consular Section once he/she gets the approval from Mexico:
The Applicant must have a valid passport with validity of minimum 6 months from the date of application with two blank pages facing each other
One visa form (photocopy allowed) printed back to back and accordingly filled and signed by the Applicant
A migration form with the thumb impression of the traveler given at the Embassy
One passport-size photograph (4.5 x 3.5 cm) with white background without glasses
Confirm return flight ticket
Visa of final destination
Visa of the countries to be visited or transited post & pre stay in Mexico
Proof of holding a permanent position in an established company or organization
Income Tax Returns of last 3 years
Credit Card
Bank statements of last 6 months
Property papers/foreign exchange endorsement on passport
A cover letter given by your institution and signed by an authorized person
Visa once issued is valid for 90 days for a maximum stay of 60 days
Visas can be issued in 2 working days after completing all the formalities
Visa fee should be paid in INR

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Visa fee is	Rs.2290	N/A

Read on to this section to find-out about details of the nearest embassy of country or consulate of the country you want to visit.

New Delhi

Name: Embassy of Mexico
Address: C-8, Anand Niketan
City: New Delhi - 110 021
Country: India
Telephone: 011- 2411 7180 to 83 ext. 113 - 114
Fax: 011- 24117193
Timings: Monday to Friday
Office Timings: 0900 to 1700 hrs
Visa Timings: 0900 to 1100 hrs
Email: embamexindia@airtelmail.in
Notes: The Consular Section is open from Monday to Friday, and it is closed the last working day of every month.
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in New Delhi only.
Collection Timings: 1600 to 1700 hrs

Mumbai

Name: Honorary Consulate of Mexico
Address: Uniphos House, Madhu Park, 11th Road, Khar (West)
City: Mumbai - 400 052
Country: India
Telephone: 022- 2604 1111 / 9094
Fax: 2604 1010
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 1000 to 1700 hrs
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. All the Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing.

Kolkata

Name: Honorary Consulate of Mexico
Address: TIL. Ltd., 1, Taratolla Road, Garden Reach
City: Kolkata - 700024
Country: India
Telephone: 033- 2469 3732 / 79
Fax: 033- 2469 1283
Timings: Monday to Friday
Office Timings: 1000 to 1700 hrs
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. All the Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing

Forms are not available for this country. Applicants can refer to the respective country's official website for more details.

Transit

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