You must contact the nearest Mexican Embassy or Consulate to apply for your visa and migration form as a Visiting Pensioner (www.sre.gob.mx/acerca/directorio/delegaciones/dirdelegaciones.htm).

In this case, you must submit:

• Passport or valid identification and travel document.


• Letter from a Mexican or foreign bank or financial institution or trust institution proving that you receive a minimum monthly income of approximately US$ 1,000.00. This amount will increase by US$ 500.00 for each of your economic dependents.


• For family members (spouse, children, or parents) to accompany you, you must prove their status.

To obtain form FM3, you must submit:

• Proof of payment of duties.


• Completed form FM1.


• Five photographs (4X4 cm), 3 front and 2 right profile (2.5 cm from chin to hairline), white background, with forehead and ears uncovered, and without earrings or eyeglasses. Instant photographs are not acceptable.

Important. Foreign nationals must obtain permission from the National Institute of Migration to change or expand their activities