Passport Information
- Passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay.
- Passport must have 2 available visa pages for processing.
- Non U.S. Citizens must provide a notarized copy, front and back of a U.S. Green card or I-94; in order to have a visa processed.
- US Citizens do not need a visa for business or tourist.
Tourist Visa (All applicants must apply in person at the nearest Mexican Consulate)
- Submit your valid, signed Passport, must have at least 6 months remaining.
- Application forms must be filled out and submitted in person.
- 2 Passport-type photographs required
- Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter of confirmation from travel agen
- Visa fees depend on nationality - check consulate website for details- http://www.sre.gob.mx/houston/
Business Visa (All applicants must apply in person at the nearest Mexican Consulate)
- Submit your valid, signed Passport, must have at least 6 months remaining.
- Application forms must be filled out and submitted in person.
- 2 Passport-type photographs required.
- Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter of confirmation from travel agent
- Visa fees depend on nationality - check consulate website for details- http://www.sre.gob.mx/houston/.
Work Visa of FM3
Sam's Passport & Visa will make every attempt to submit your FM3 application on your behalf. In some case, the consulate may request a personal appearance by the applicant.
- Submit your valid, signed Passport, must have at least 6 months remaining Valid Passport and a photocopy of data page.
- 2 Application forms - Link must be filled out and submitted in person.
- Two (2) front view passport size photos, no glasses.
- An Original Letter from the Company, University or Institution based in the Houston area, and addressed to the Consulate General of Mexico requesting the visa, specifying the exact purpose of your trip to Mexico and the length of time needed and how your expenses will be covered.
- An Original Letter from the Mexican Company requesting your services
- For certain nationalities a visa is needed, the fee is $34.00
If you are not a United States citizen, you must present a U.S. permanent resident alien card (green card) or a valid multiple entry U.S. visa and a valid I-94 form with a photocopy.
For some permanent residents and temporary workers in the United States, a special authorization from the National Migration Institute is required. This means henceforth it will take at least three weeks to process and grant their applications.
In most cases, the FM-3 can be issued for up to one year, on a multiple entries basis. It takes 2 working days to issue this document.
If we can not process your application, because of your nationality, or if your company has a subsidiary in Mexico, they must directly request the work permit on your behalf before the National Institute of Migration (Homero 1832, Col. Chapultepec Morales, Mexico, D.F., phone: 011 52 5 55 387-2400, 011 52 5 55 387-2448, 011 52 5 55 387-2449).
Additional Information
- The Mexico tourist or business visa is usually valid for three months from date issued for a stay of no longer than 30 days at a time.
Processing Instructions
Send the passport and all completed requirements as detailed above to:
| Sam’s Passport And Visa Services | Telephone 713-784-5501 |
| 1811 Bering Drive Suite #100 | Fax Number 713-784-5588 |
| Houston TX, 77057 | Toll Free 1-877-784-5501 |
| Sam’s Service Fee | Consular Visa Fees |
| $100.00 - Regular 5-7 Working Days | 164.00 - Per FM3 |
| $150.00 - Rush 2-4 Working Days | Additional fees for Non U.S. Citizens may apply |
Return Postage (Fed-Ex/UPS/Air Borne)
- Priority Delivery = $30.00
- First Overnight = $75.00
- Saturday Delivery = $45.00
For further information, please call the visa section of the Consulate General of Mexico in Houston, at:
(713) 271 6800 ext. 1501, 1604,1105,1107
Direct line: (713) 778 6113 www.sre.gob.mx/houston
Q. What is a visa? And why do I need one.
A. A visa is a stamp that is affixed to a blank visa page in your passport that is required by foreign countries before you are able to enter their territory.
Q. Do I need to send you my passport in order to receive a visa?
A. Yes, your passport must be submitted with the required paperwork and photos in order to obtain a visa for traveling outside the USA. For visa service in Houston, you can drop off your passport at our agency.
All U.S. Citizens who are traveling by air will now be required to carry a U.S. Passport.
Adults over 19 years of age will require a passport if traveling outside the U.S. by car, including Canada and Mexico.
U.S. Citizens 19 and under do not require a U.S. Passport if they are traveling outside the U.S. by land or sea.
Closed Loop Cruises: U.S. Citizens who board a cruise ship at a port within the United States, travel only within the Western Hemisphere, and return to the same U.S. port on the same ship may present government-issued photo identification, along with proof of citizenship (an original birth certificate or a Consular report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Naturalization).
Note - You may still be required to present a passport card or passport book to enter the foreign country to which you are traveling. Please contact your cruise line to verify which documents are required for your trip.
Processing time for Brazil Visas will now take a minimum of 7-10 working days.
Each applicant must submit a fully completed Passport/Visa Request Form for all services. This form is necessary in order to begin and complete all transactions.
Partial list of consulate closings and holiday schedules - Link
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