Mexican Consulate in Miami: Residency Visa Requirements and Process

The Consulate General of Mexico in Miami is at 2555 Ponce de León Blvd, 4th floor, Coral Gables, FL 33134, with the entrance on Valencia Avenue. It serves people who live in its consular district in Florida.

Its visa page lists requirements for:

• Visitor visas for tourism, and student visas for courses under 180 days.
• Temporary residency by economic solvency, as a minister of religion, by family unity, by invitation letter, through real estate in Mexico, and as an investor.
• Temporary resident student visas for programs over 180 days.
• Permanent residency for retirees and pensioners, and by family unity.
• Visas based on a job offer, with prior INM permission.

The consulate's FAQ reminds travelers that US citizens, US residents, and holders of a valid US tourist visa do not need a Mexican visa to visit.

The Miami consulate's FAQ gives three ways to book appointments through MiConsulado: WhatsApp or phone at 1 (424) 309-0009, or online at citas.sre.gob.mx. For visa appointments specifically, the FAQ lists the consulate's phone lines, 786-268-4900 and 786-268-4906.

Confirm the current method for visa appointments when you call, and book only when your documents are complete. Each applicant usually needs their own appointment.

• 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 records or 12 months of statements; family certificates; a property deed; proof of investment; or a pension award letter for retirees.
• Apostilles and Spanish translations for documents from third countries.

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 in the requirement sheet for each category. Download the sheet for your category from its visa page. For comparison, 2026 sheets from other US consulates list about US$4,200 to US$4,630 a month for temporary residency. 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 Miami consulate's current fee 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.

Check the Miami consulate's visa page for the current requirement sheet in your category, and confirm the dollar amounts and booking method before your appointment.

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