Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Visa for foreigners with a Mexican employer registered with the immigration institute who need to work in Mexico. Issued only at the embassy in Canberra, and the applicant must attend in person.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Mexico, Canberra
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Mexico.
How to apply
Book your own appointment on MiConsulado; at the appointment give biometrics, pay and be interviewed. Decision communicated within five days. The visa is valid six months and must be exchanged with Mexican immigration within 30 days of arrival.
Applications are handled through MiConsulado https://citas.sre.gob.mx.
Documents you need
- Application form
- Passport valid at least six months
- Passport-size photo
- Copy of current Australian visa
- Letter with the employer's unique processing number (NUT)
- Documents showing skills for the job
- Certified translation if not Spanish/English; foreign official documents apostilled
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 79 (temporary resident visa, general visa fee); work visitor up to 180 days AUD 455
Processing time: Decision in about five days.
Good to know
Individual visa pages (permanent resident, transit, visitor, student) are listed but were not read; fee table dated November 2024. Payment by transfer or exact cash only.
Official sources
- embamex.sre.gob.mx/australia/index.php/sreconacyt/22-seccionconsula…
- embamex.sre.gob.mx/australia/index.php/sreconacyt/22-seccionconsular
- embamex.sre.gob.mx/australia/index.php/en/services-to-foreign-natio…
- embamex.sre.gob.mx/australia/index.php/tarifas
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Mexico's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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More services of Mexico in Australia
- Apostille and signature legalisation guidance
- Civil registry (birth, marriage, death registration and certified copies)
- Declaration of Mexican nationality
- Household effects certificate (menaje de casa)
- Military service identity card (Cartilla)
- Passport (adult and minor, first issue or renewal)
- Permanent resident visa
- Power of attorney (notarial)
- Proof of life certificate for pensioners
- Public open will (notarial)
- Voter ID card for Mexicans abroad (INE)