Valid passport (with at least 6 months' validity and two blank pages).?
Completed and signed visa application form (downloadable from embassy website).?
Two recent color passport photographs (3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background).?
Proof of address (Aadhaar card, utility bill, or rental agreement).?
Financial proof (last 6 months' bank statements, last 2 years' ITR, 3 months' pay slips or proof of business/self-employment).?
Travel itinerary (flight bookings, hotel reservations or invitation letter from Mexican host).?
Cover letter stating travel purpose and intention to return.?
Travel insurance (recommended but often required).?
Notarized letter/birth certificate for minors; marriage certificate if traveling with spouse; pension book if retired.?
Additional documents may be requested for business or student visas.
Passport (6 months validity, 2 blank pages)
Signed visa form
2 recent passport photos (3.5x4.5 cm)
Proof of address
Financial documents (bank, ITR, payslips)
Flight & accommodation proof or invitation
Cover letter
Insurance
Applicable supporting documents (as per traveler)
Book Appointment: All applicants must book a visa appointment via the official Mexico Consular appointment portal (CITAS website).?
In-Person Submission: Applicants must appear in person at the Embassy/Consulate for verification, photographs, and fingerprints.?
Processing Time: Typically 10–20 working days, though approvals may be as quick as 2 working days in some cases.?
Collect Visa: Once approved, the visa can be picked up from the embassy or consulate.
Visa fees must be paid in INR at the current month’s exchange rate, as announced by the embassy or consulate.?
Visa appointments are free—beware of unauthorized agents or extra service charges.?
A Mexican Tourist Card (FMM) must be filled out upon arrival and is a separate immigration form—handed at entry or completed online.?
Applicants with valid US, UK, Schengen, Canada, or Japan visas do not need a Mexican visa for stays less than 180 days for tourism/business.
| Category | Visa | Visa Type | Validity | Processing | Embassy fee | VFS fee | Service fee | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist/Business | Single |
180 |
10–20 working days |
5,050 |
0 |
550 |
5,600 |
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