CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES MATAMOROS, MEXICO

Visas for Non-Mexican Nationals ("third country nationals" - TCN's) Who Live in the United States and Who Wish to Apply for Visas in Mexico

Third Country Nationals residing in the United States who wish to apply for a visa in Mexico may make their interview appointment at any of the ten posts comprising Mission Mexico on-line at http://mexico.usvisa-info.com  (click on "English" if necessary).  Appointment numbers are limited and may be unavailable at some posts because of other demands so flexibility in where you wish to apply is helpful.

Who Can Apply in Mexico?

• Third Country Nationals (TCNs) who are not residents of Mexico and who seek to renew their visas in any category other than B1/B2 (pleasure/business) and H2 (temporary worker).
• Third Country Nationals (TCNs) who have residency status (FM2 or FM3) in Mexico may apply for a visa in any category (first-time visa or renewal).

Who Cannot Apply in Mexico?

• Third Country Nationals (TCNs) who are not residents of Mexico and are applying for B1/B2 Visas (business/pleasure) or H2 Visas (temporary workers), even if they are renewing their visa.
• Applicants who entered the U.S with one visa category and are seeking to return to the U.S. with a different visa category.
• Applicants that have not fulfilled the requirements of their immigration status in the United States, having violated the terms of their visas or who have overstayed the time period authorized on their I-94 form; and
• Applicants who entered the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program.

Notice: Certain visa applicants may be subject to additional administrative processing.  This administrative processing may last weeks, thus delaying visa delivery and the applicant's return to the United States.  Every effort will be made to expedite these procedures; however, it is not possible to guarantee completion of this process by a particular date.

PLEASE NOTE: If you were informed when you obtained the original visa in your home country that you are subject to National Security Entry Exit Registrations (NSEERs), or a national of North Korea, Cuba, Syria, Sudan or Iran, you are not eligible to renew your visa in Mexico.

TCN Visa Renewals

Before deciding to apply at a consular section in Mexico, third country nationals should keep in mind the following:

• Visa issuance is not guaranteed. It is often harder to qualify for a visa if you are applying in a country other than your own because the officer may not be able to properly evaluate your circumstances and documents.  If your visa is denied you will not be allowed to re-enter the U.S. and will have to return to your home country to apply.
• If your previous visa application required additional processing, it is highly likely that your visa application will again require additional processing.  This can take several weeks to months.  You will not be allowed to re-enter the U.S. while your visa application is pending and you may be delayed in Mexico.
• Traveling to Mexico may require the appropriate Mexican visa from a Mexican Embassy or Consulate.  Potential applicants should make sure that they have a visa, if necessary, and should be prepared to wait several days or weeks in Mexico while their U.S. visa is being processed.  Please contact the Mexican Embassy or Consulate for more information regarding Mexican visa requirements.

If the visa is approved, the consular officer will determine a maximum validity for the visa.

Depending on their nationality, visa type and visa length, some applicants are required to pay a reciprocity fee per application, per year or partial year of validity.

Please refer to our visa application process for additional visa application information and requirements.

Do not make travel plans until you receive your visa.