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Mexico Visa from Thailand
Thai passports need a visa for Mexico — either the free SAE e-authorization (30d tourism), or a consular visa at the Mexican Embassy in Bangkok. For Temporary/Permanent Resident, we prepare economic-solvency dossiers, Apostille Hague, and sworn Spanish translation with a Perito Traductor accepted by the consulate.
Quick Answer
Decide first between a visitor stay and temporary or permanent residence. Residence applications made at a consulate are assessed on income or savings evidence, which must be recent and consistent. Fees, visa-free rules and processing times change often, so confirm the current figures with the embassy or official portal before you apply. We prepare and translate documents; we do not guarantee a decision.
Categories
| Category | Use | Fee | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAE (e-Auth) | Tourism only, air arrival | Free | 30d single |
| Consular Tourist | Standard 180d visitor | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 10-yr multi (w/ US/EU visa) |
| Business | Meetings, conferences | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 180d/entry |
| Student | UNAM/ITAM/Tec Monterrey | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | Duration of studies |
| Work + INM permit | Employer INM-registered | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 1 yr → 4 yr |
| Residente Temporal | Economic solvency USD 4,300/mo | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 1 yr → 4 yr |
| Residente Permanente | Savings USD 285k / pension | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | Indefinite |
| Family unity | Mexican spouse/parent/child | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | Direct permanent |
Document legalization we handle
- Apostille Hague at MOFA Thailand — Mexico is a Hague party (in force since 1995), no consular legalization needed.
- Sworn Spanish translation by Perito Traductor listed at TSJ (Tribunal Superior de Justicia) of relevant Mexican state.
- Bank statements (6–12 months) + investment portfolio for economic-solvency proof — must show liquid balance, not credit lines.
- Marriage/birth/police-clearance packet for family and permanent residence pathways.
FAQ
- Do Thai passport holders need a visa for Mexico?
- Yes for tourism. Two options: (1) SAE electronic authorization (Sistema de Autorización Electrónica) — free, 30d single-entry tourism, apply at consulmex.sre.gob.mx. (2) Consular tourist visa at Embassy of Mexico Bangkok (Ocean Tower II, Asoke) — MXN 600 (~USD 36), 10-yr multi-entry for holders of valid US/Canada/UK/Schengen/Japan visa. Work/study/residence always via consulate.
- Temporary Resident visa (Residente Temporal)?
- Two paths: (a) Economic solvency — monthly income USD 4,300 for last 6 months OR savings USD 71,000 for last 12 months. (b) Real estate MXN 6,000,000 (~USD 350k) title in applicant's name. 1-yr initial, renewable up to 4 yr total, then Permanent Resident. Filed at Mexican Consulate Bangkok, canjeada at INM in Mexico within 30d of entry.
- Permanent Resident (Residente Permanente)?
- Direct routes: (1) Economic solvency — income USD 5,400/mo or savings USD 285,000. (2) Retired with pension USD 5,400/mo. (3) 4 consecutive years as Temporary. (4) Family unity — Mexican spouse/child/parent. (5) Refugee/asylum. Grants CURP (Mexican tax ID), unlimited work rights, path to naturalization after 5 yr.
- Work visa?
- Employer files at INM (Instituto Nacional de Migración) — Constancia de Empleador + NOM (Oferta de Empleo). Once approved, applicant gets NUT (Número Único de Trámite), applies at Mexican Consulate Bangkok, receives visa, enters, canjeada at INM for Tarjeta de Residente Temporal con permiso para trabajar. Salary must match Mexican equivalent, no Mexican-priority quota.
- Student visa & digital nomad?
- Student: acceptance from SEP-registered institution (UNAM, ITAM, Tec de Monterrey, IPADE). Economic proof USD 400/mo for tuition duration. Digital Nomad: no dedicated visa, but Temporary Resident via economic solvency (USD 4,300/mo income) is de-facto DN route — very popular in CDMX/Mérida/Playa del Carmen.
- Timeline & our service?
- Fees depend on the documents, destination and urgency. Send your documents for a written quote after review — no prices are published. Any government or embassy fees are set by the authority; verify them directly before filing.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the DTV and who realistically qualifies?
- The Destination Thailand Visa is a five-year multiple-entry visa allowing stays of up to 180 days per entry, extendable once per entry by a further 180 days at an immigration office. It targets remote workers employed or contracted outside Thailand, freelancers with foreign clients, and participants in Thai soft-power activities such as Muay Thai training, cooking courses or medical treatment, and it requires evidence of the current official rate in available funds.
- How is the LTR visa different from the DTV?
- The Long-Term Resident visa is a ten-year visa administered by the Board of Investment for wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals and highly skilled professionals, and it bundles a digital work permit, a flat 17% personal income tax rate for the skilled-professional category and annual instead of 90-day reporting. The DTV is cheaper and faster but grants no work permit for Thai-sourced work and no tax privileges.
- Can I work in Thailand on a tourist or DTV visa?
- No — any work performed inside Thailand requires a work permit or an equivalent digital work authorization, regardless of where the employer or client is located. The DTV is intended for work delivered to foreign employers and clients; taking on Thai clients or a Thai employer requires switching to a Non-B or LTR pathway with proper authorization.
- What most often causes a Schengen or UK visa refusal from Thailand?
- The dominant causes are weak evidence of ties to Thailand, bank statements that show a sudden unexplained deposit shortly before filing, inconsistencies between the application form and supporting documents, insufficient or non-compliant travel insurance, and an itinerary that does not match the stated purpose. Refusals are recorded, so a re-application must directly address the refusal ground rather than simply resubmit the same file.