Medical Treatment Temporary Resident Visa (over 180 days)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1460 days
- Processing time
- 2 days to 3 weeks
- Fee
- $56 USD visa fee + 11,141 MXN resident card fee (~$643 USD total)
- Validity
- 1-4 years depending on treatment duration
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For medical treatment requiring stays longer than 180 days, a temporary resident visa is required. Applicants must provide documentation from Mexican medical facilities. After arrival, must apply to INM for resident card within 30 days. Short-term foreign visitors are not eligible for public healthcare in Mexico and must have private coverage or pay directly.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Valid for receiving extended medical treatment requiring stays over 180 days at Mexican healthcare facilities.
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Financial
Must demonstrate financial ability to cover extended medical treatment costs and living expenses in Mexico.
Minimum funds: Sufficient for treatment duration and living costs
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Health
Must have documentation from recognized Mexican medical facility confirming need for extended treatment.
Required vaccinations: As recommended by physician; visit doctor at least 1 month before travel
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 3.9 cm x 3.1 cm (or 2x2 inches), color, white background, front view, no eyeglasses
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, insurance coverage documentation, financial sponsor letters; Minimum amount: Sufficient to cover extended treatment and living costs
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: International coverage including Mexico; Minimum coverage: Coverage for medical treatment in Mexico
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: Letter from Mexican hospital or medical facility detailing treatment plan and expected duration; Validity months: 3
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Temporary Resident Visa Application Form - Medical; Form url: https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx
How to apply
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Online application
Complete temporary resident visa application through Mexican consulate website with medical purpose indicated.
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Appointment booking
Schedule in-person appointment at Mexican embassy or consulate.
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Document gathering
Prepare passport, application form, photo, letter from Mexican medical facility, proof of funds, travel insurance documentation.
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Fee payment
Pay visa application fee of $56 USD at consulate.
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Interview
Attend interview at consulate where medical documentation and financial capacity will be reviewed.
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing (typically 2 days to 3 weeks).
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Visa collection
Collect passport with temporary resident visa.
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Document submission
Within 30 days of arrival in Mexico, apply to INM for temporary resident card.