Mexican It is one of the preferred destinations for ColombiansBoth to travel for tourism and to live, work or study. Remember, for each situation procedure and conditions Staying is different.
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The simplest is for those who go to tourism, that is, for a stay of less than 180 days. In this case, Colombians do not need a visa, but they do need three basic requirements.
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Having the first of these A valid and unexpired passport.
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The second is to have a document called Multiple Immigration Form (FMM), a paper required by Mexican authorities that can even be requested virtually. Click here for more information about this document. This document will allow you to allow entry for a stay of less than 180 days.
The third requirement is to have the means to verify and prove the reason for the trip (hotels, tickets, itineraries, etc.).
What is FMM for Mexico?
According to the ‘Visas Mexico’ page, the FMM is a type of ‘Tourist Card’ that allows Colombians to enter and stay in Mexico “as long as they are not doing any paid work”.
“It is very important for Colombian citizens traveling to Mexico to maintain their Tourist Card, as the immigration authorities checking the documents will make a request to the FMM when they leave the country,” the page states.
In order to apply for this document online, your passport must be valid for at least six months, you must have a round-trip flight ticket and you must have a credit card for paper payment. Note that the FMM or tourist card is delivered to you within 24 to 48 hours.
Education, job or transfer
On the contrary, if you are planning to stay in Mexico then remember that Colombians need a visa and a special procedure.
In this case, you must go to the Mexican Embassy in Colombia, which is headquartered in Bogota at Calle 113 # 7-21.
Remember what types of visas are to know which one to apply for:
– Visitor visa: includes business visa
– Working visa
– Temporary residence visa
– Permanent residence visa
For temporary residence you must meet one of the following conditions:
– To be a student.
– Get a job offer.
– Family unit (Mexican marriage or marriage to a foreigner with a visa or temporary residence card).
– Economic solvency.
– Become an investor.
– Receive an invitation from a Mexican company or organization.
– Property or real estate on Mexican territory.
– Vacation or work.
For permanent residence, you must meet one of the following conditions:
– Family unit (link with a Mexican or link with a foreigner with a permanent resident card).
– Retire.
Now, if you meet these requirements, you should make your appointment to apply for one of the visas through the official pages of the Mexican government.
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