Mexican Consulate in Denver: Residency Visa Requirements and Process

The Mexican consulate in Denver is at 5350 Leetsdale Drive, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80246. It serves people who live in its consular district; check its website to confirm that it covers your address.

Its visa section handles visitor, student, temporary resident, and permanent resident visas for foreigners. If you are not a US citizen, bring proof of legal status in the US, such as a green card or a valid visa and I-94.

The consulate also posts notices for US citizens and permanent residents traveling to Mexico on its home page; read them before a trip.

Mexican consulates in the US book appointments through MiConsulado (online at citas.sre.gob.mx, or by phone or WhatsApp at +1 424 309 0009). Choose a visa procedure and the Denver consulate.

• Each applicant usually needs their own appointment.
• Book only once your documents are ready, since the visa fee is generally charged even if the visa is refused.
• If you live far from Denver, plan for the possibility that the visa is not issued the same day; Mexico's guidelines allow up to 10 business days.

• The visa application form, completed.
• A valid passport and copies.
• A photo meeting Mexico's size rules (32 x 26 mm to 39 x 31 mm, white background, no glasses).
• Proof of legal status in the US, if you are not a US citizen.
• Proof for your category: 6 months of income or pension deposits, 12 months of account statements, family certificates, or an INM work authorization (NUT).
• Apostilles and Spanish translations for documents from third countries.

Many consulates want bank statements with the bank's stamp or a signed bank letter; ask what Denver accepts.

Mexico's visa guidelines, in force since August 9, 2025, set the financial tests in days of UMA. With the 2026 UMA of 117.31 pesos a day:

The consulate converts these amounts into US dollars at its own exchange rate. For comparison, 2026 sheets from other US consulates list about US$4,200 to US$4,630 a month for temporary residency. Get Denver's current figure before you apply, and use the solvency calculator. The 2026 solvency thresholds page explains how the peso amounts are calculated.

The visa fee is set by Mexico's Federal Duties Law. In 2026, several US consulates (San Diego, New York, Chicago) list it as US$56. Confirm the Denver consulate's current amount and payment methods.

A residency visa is valid for one entry within 180 days. When you arrive, tell the immigration officer you are entering with a residency visa. Then, within 30 calendar days, apply at the National Migration Institute (INM) for your resident card. See the canje.

For the full process by visa type, see temporary residency, financial solvency, and permanent residency for retirees. To compare booking methods and published figures across cities, see Mexican consulates.

Before your appointment, check the Denver consulate's website for its current visa requirements, dollar figures, and payment methods.

If you have a prior refusal, criminal record, or past overstay in Mexico, talk to a licensed Mexican immigration lawyer first.