Detailed process for applying for a Mexican work visa

MEX-WP-010
墨西哥工作簽證種類?

Answer
The types of work visas in Mexico mainly include temporary resident visas and permanent resident visas.
Temporary resident visas are for short-term work and research activities, while permanent resident visas are for long -term work and family reunification.
The application process requires the support of the employer or sponsor and the preparation of complete materials to ensure compliance with the requirements of Mexican immigration and employment policies.

MEX-WP-020
墨西哥臨時居留工作簽證內容?

Answer:

Temporary resident visas are available to foreigners who intend to stay in Mexico for more than 180 days but not more than 4 years. There are several different subtypes under this visa category, including:
1. Work visa ( Trabajo Temporal )
-Applicable objects : Foreigners employed in Mexico.
-Visa period: 1 year to 4 years.
-Renewal: Renewable, up to 4 years .
-Application requirements:
*Employer sponsorship and work contract.
*Apply for a work permit (processed by the employer at Mexico’s National Immigration Institute).
2. Worker Family Visa ( Trabajador Dependiente )
-Applicable objects : Immediate family members of persons holding temporary resident work visas.
-Visa duration : Same as for work visa holders.
-Renewal : The visa can be renewed at the same time as the work visa holder.

3. Academic research or professor visa ( Investigador o Professor )
-Applicable objects : Foreign personnel conducting academic research or teaching courses in Mexico.
-Visa period: 1 year to 4 years.
-Renewal: Renewable, up to 4 years .
-Application requirements:
*Guaranteed by a research institution or educational institution.
*Work permit (processed by the agency at the National Institute of Immigration in Mexico).

MEX-WP-030
墨西哥永久居留簽證內容?

答:
永久居民簽證適用於希望在墨西哥長期生活和工作的外國人。此類別下還有幾種不同的子類型：

1.永久工作簽證（ Trabajo Permanente ）

-適用對象：符合特定條件的長期工作者，如高技能專家、高階主管等。
-簽證期限：永久有效。
-申請要求：
   *雇主贊助和長期工作合約。
   *通常您需要在墨西哥暫時居住一段時間才能申請。

2.永久家庭團聚簽證（ Reunificación Familiar Permanente ）
適用對象：持有永久居民簽證者的直系親屬。
簽證期限：永久有效。
申請要求：
  *家庭關係證明（如結婚證書、出生證明等）。
In English:
The permanent resident visa is for foreign nationals who wish to live and work in Mexico for an extended period of time. There are also several different subtypes under this category:

1.Permanent work visa ( Trabajo Permanente )

-Applicable objects : Long-term workers who meet specific conditions , such as highly skilled experts, senior managers, etc.
-Visa period: permanently valid.
–Application requirements:
*Employer sponsorship and long-term work contract.
*Usually you need to live temporarily in Mexico for a period of time before you can apply.
2. Permanent family reunion visa ( Reunificación Familiar Permanente )
-Applicable objects : Immediate family members of persons holding permanent resident visas.
-Visa period: Permanently valid.
-Application requirements:
*Proof of family relationship (such as marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.).

EX-WP-040
墨西哥申請工作簽證的作業流程為何?

答:
1.雇主申請工作許可證
-由墨西哥國家移民研究所 ( INM ) 的雇主提供。
-所需材料：
 *雇主的註冊證明和稅務記錄。
 *工作許可證申請表。
 *外籍員工護照影本。
 *工作合約。
 *職位說明和就業原因。

2.INM審核
-國家移民局對申請資料進行審核，批准後頒發工作許可。
3.外籍員工申請簽證
-獲得工作許可證後，外籍員工需要向墨西哥駐東道國大使館或領事館申請簽證。
-所需材料：
 *有效護照。
 *簽證申請表。
 *工作許可證影本。
 *工作合約。
 *護照照片。
 *學歷和工作經驗證明。
 *健康證明。
 *無犯罪記錄證明。

4.使領館審核
-墨西哥大使館或領事館審核申請資料，可能需要面試。

5.簽發簽證
-審核通過後，外籍僱員將獲得臨時居民或永久居民簽證。

6.抵達墨西哥後的手續
-抵達墨西哥後，外籍員工需要在國家移民局登記並領取居留卡（ Tarjeta de Residente）

In English

1. Employer applies for work permit
-by the employer in Mexico at the National Institute of Migration ( INM ).
-Materials required :
*Employer’s registration certificate and tax records.
*Work Permit Application Form.
*A copy of the foreign employee’s passport.
*Work contract.
*Job description and reason for employment.

2. INM review
-The National Immigration Institute will review the application materials and issue a work permit upon approval.

3. Foreign employees apply for visas
-After obtaining a work permit, foreign employees need to apply for a visa from the Mexican embassy or consulate in the host country.
-Materials required :
*Valid passport.
*Visa application form.
*Copy of work permit.
*Work contract.
*Passport photo.
*Proof of academic qualifications and work experience.
*Certificate of health.
*No criminal record certificate.

4. Embassy or consulate review
-The Mexican Embassy or Consulate reviews application materials and may require an interview.

5.Issue visa
-After passing the review, the foreign employee will obtain a temporary resident or permanent resident visa.

6. Procedures upon arrival in Mexico
-Upon arrival in Mexico, foreign employees need to register with the National Immigration Institute and receive a residence card ( Tarjeta de Residente ).