In the case of the North American Free
Trade Agreement, temporary stay of businessmen involves the following
categories: business visitors, merchants, investor visitors, and personnel
and professionals transferred. For these, a businessman immigration form
(FMN) is required and it may be directly obtained
from Mexican consulates in Canada and the United States of America and
travel agencies, airlines and immigration personnel in every port of entry
in México.
To facilitate the residence of foreign investors,
officials and technicians in México, involved in industrial, financial,
technological, and other economic activities, the authorities in Mexican
consulates abroad are empowered to issue the corresponding visas.
Citizens of several countries (listed in are some
of them), are granted to stay in México for a maximum period
of 30 days by producing the FMVC immigration
form, free of charge.
| Legal permanent residents
of Canada and United States of America |
| Argentina |
Brazil* |
Germany |
Italy |
New Zealand |
South Korea |
| Australia |
Chile |
Greece |
Japan |
Portugal |
Spain |
| Austria |
Denmark |
Iceland |
Liechtenstein |
San Marino |
Sweden |
| Belgium |
France |
Ireland |
Luxembourg |
Singapore |
Switzerland |
| Bermuda |
Finland |
Israel |
Monaco |
South Africa* |
Uruguay |
* Citizens of Brazil and South Africa will require,
in addition to the FMVC, a consular visa.
The FMVC form is
extended to 'business people', 'directors', 'technicians' and 'personnel
transferred'. The characteristics and requirements of each visa are as
follows:
A. Business people :
To negotiate or sign business contracts, check on their
performance, look for investment alternatives, or otherwise invest in the
country directly.
B. Directors :
To attend meetings of the board of directors of companies
legally incorporated in Mexico as appointed by the stockholders' meeting.
C. Technicians :
To provide specialized services previously agreed upon
or contemplated by technology transfer, patent and trademark agreements,
machinery and equipment purchase contracts, technical training or any other
contracts related to the production process in a company incorporated in
Mexico.
D. Transferred Personnel :
Foreigners hired by any parent company, subsidiary or
affiliate aiming to perform managerial, executive or consulting duties
in a Mexican company or who provide specialized knowledge on the activities
of such company.
Requirements for the FMVC form:
1. A letter in Spanish from the parent company stating
the reason for the staff to stay in the Country.
2. Evidence of the appointment as director.
3. A letter of invitation issued by the company, professional
chamber or public agency stating the reason for the person to enter the
Country.
Before the 30 day term is over, visitors who need longer stays
may apply for an FM3 non-immigrant visitor form,
issued by the National Immigration Institute. The FM3
form authorizes the performance of uncompensated activities in the country
for up to one year, to be renewed subject to payment of the corresponding
duties. Travelers of the countries not listed in the exhibit shall apply
for this immigration form.
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