Work visas
Mexican Residence Visa by Job Offer (Visa por Oferta de Empleo)
The employer-sponsored route where the INM authorises a visa so a foreign worker can enter Mexico to take up a job with paid activity permitted.
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Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Mexico government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Visa de residencia temporal o de visitante con permiso para realizar actividades remuneradas por oferta de empleo (INM-03-011)
- Route type
- Employer-sponsored authorisation via the INM, visa issued by a consulate
- Authority
- INM (authorisation) and SRE consulate (visa issuance)
- Sponsor requirement
- Employer must hold a valid INM employer registration
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals abroad who have a job offer from a Mexican employer
- Employers that need to bring in a worker with paid activity permitted and salary paid in Mexico
Requirements
- Job offer from an employer holding a valid INM employer registration
- INM authorisation of the visa request before consular issuance
- Valid passport
- Attendance at the designated Mexican consulate to collect the visa
What you can do
- Enter Mexico to take up the sponsored employment with paid activity permitted
- Convert the visa to a resident card at the INM within 30 days of entry
- Work legally for the sponsoring employer under the authorised status
How to apply
- Employer submits the job-offer authorisation request to the INM
- Once approved, the applicant books an appointment at the Mexican consulate to receive the visa
- Enter Mexico and exchange the visa for a resident card at the INM within the deadline
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.