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Sheet: Employment

Common Business and Employment Categories - Mexico
 |  | Visitor | Temporary Residence (with permission to perform remmunerated activities) | Temporary Residence (without permission to perform remmunerated activities) | Permanent Residence
Work / Employment | Applicability? | Short-term work for less than 180 days on behalf of a foreign employer. | Work for a longer period than 180 days but less than 4 years in total, where the source of remmuneration comes from a Mexican entity. | Work for a longer period than 180 days but less than 4 years on behalf of a foreign employer. | Foreign nationals who have previously reside in Mexico on a regular uninterrupted status for 4 years; family ties with Mexican national; family ties with a Permanent resident in Mexico.
 | Quota or [NAME]? | No. | Yes; 9 out of 10 employees in a Mexican company must be Mexican nationals. This quota excludes General Managers, Directors and Administrators of the company. The enforcement of this regulation is regulated by the Ministry of Labor (MOL) and there is no risk of denial of a visa due to this quota, yet the company may be sanctioned by the MOL. | Yes; 9 ut of 10 employees in a Mexican company must be Mexican nationals. This quota excludes General Managers, Directors and Administrators of the company. The enforcement of this regulation is regulated by the Ministry of Labor (MOL) and there is no risk of denial of a visa due to this quota, yet the company may be sanctioned by the MOL. | Yes; 9 out of 10 employees in a Mexican company must be Mexican nationals. This quota excludes General Managers, Directors and Administrators of the company. The enforcement of this regulation is regulated by the Ministry of Labor (MOL) and there is no risk of denial of a visa due to this quota, yet the company may be sanctioned by the MOL.
 | Is Secondment to the Destination Country Allowed with No Local Employer  (i.e. for work on client sites on behalf of the foreign employer)? | Yes. | No. | Yes. | Yes.
 | Must the Employer have a Legal Presence in the Destination Country to obtain this permit/visa? | No. | Yes. | No. | No.
 | Is a Local Contract Required? | No. | Yes. | No. | No.
 | Must the Employee be Paid Locally? | No. | Yes. | No. | No.
 | Is There a Minimum Wage Requirement? | No. | No. | No. | No.
 | Is there an Age Restriction/Requirement? | No. | No. | No. | No.
 | Where is the Application Submitted? | Visa waiver status applies to several nationalities or special conditions. Foreign nationals who do not fall under a visa waiver status, must apply directly at the Mexican consulate over his or her place of residence. Russian, Turkish and Ukrainian citizens are candidates to apply via electronic system (SAE). | At the National Immigration Institute (INM) regional office, depending on the legal address of the Mexican company. | At the Mexican consulate with jurisdiction over the applicant's place of residence. | At the National Immigration Institute (INM) regional office, depending on the address of the applicant.
 | Government Processing Time? | Immediate for non-regulated nationalities. From 3 to 10 business days for regulated nationalities. | From 4 to 6 weeks for the work visa authorization only. | From 3 to 10 business days. | From 4 to 6 weeks.
 | Maximum Initial Period of Stay? | For up to 180 days. | One year. | One year. | Permanent.
 | Maximum Number of Extensions (Total Time) Allowed? | Extendable to up to 180 days if the initial period granted at the port of entry is less than that. | Extendable to up to 4 years in total in 1, 2 or 3 year increments after the initial year has elapsed. | Extendable to up to 4 years in total in 1, 2 or 3 year increments after the initial year has elapsed. | N/A
 | Geographical  Limitation on Activities Undertaken in the Destination Country? | No. | No. | No. | No.
 | Registration Requirements on Arrival Before Working? | No. | Yes; the applicant has to apply for the Temporary Residence card within 30 calendar days upon entry into Mexico. | Yes; the applicant has to apply for the Tempoary Residence card within 30 calendar days upon entry into Mexico. | N/A.
 | [NAME]? | No. | No. | No. | No.
 | Academic Qualifications Required? | No. | This can be required at the Mexican consulate, depending on the activities for which is being hired and will be at the consular officer's discretion. | This can be required at the Mexican consulate, depending on the activities for which is being hired and will be at the consular officer's discretion. | No.
 | [NAME]? | No. | No. | No. | No.
 | Previous Employment or Work Experience Requirements? | No. | No. | No. | No.
 | Are there any Age Restrictions? | Yes; 18 years at a minimum. Authorization for certain activities can be granted with authorization from the parents or guardians. | Yes; 18 years at a minimum. Authorization for certain activities can be granted with authorization from the parents or guardians. | Yes; 18 years at a minimum. Authorization for certain activities can be granted with  authorization from the parents or guardians. | Yes; 18 years at a minimum. Authorization for certain activities can be granted with the previous authorization from the parents or guardians.
 | Must there be a Test of the Resident Labor Market? | No. | No. | No. | No.
 | Does it lead to Settlement/Permanent Residence/Citizenship? | No. | Yes. | Yes. | N/A.
 | Can Dependents Accompany Applicant? | Yes. | Yes. | Yes. | Yes.
 | Who Qualifies as a Dependent? | Children under 18 years-old, spouse, unmarried partner (in certain circumstances) and parents. | Children under 18 years-old, spouse, unmarried partner (in certain circumstances) and parents. | Children under 18 years-old, spouse, unmarried partner (in certain circumstances) and parents. | Children under 18 years-old, spouse, unmarried partner (in certain circumstances) and parents.
 | Can Dependents Work/Attend School? | No. | No. | No. | Yes.
Business Visitor | How do Business Travelers enter the country? | Visa-waiver entry applies to: a) non-regulated nationalities; b) permanent residents from US, Canada, Japan, UK and Schengen countries; c) Holders of the ABTC (APEC) business card. Travelers who are not eligible for visa waiver entry, have to apply for a visitor visa at a Mexican consulate.
 | What are considered legitimate business activities and what are the requirements for business travel? | A business visitor may participate in limited activities of a short duration as authorized by the immigration authorities in Mexico. Business visitors are generally permitted to engage in all kinds of business activities for up to 180 days; Mexican law does not distinguish between business activities. Please note that while performing such activities on visitor status, the foreigner may only be remunerated on a foreign payroll, not on a Mexican payroll.
Other Considerations | Are There Grounds That Render Applicants Ineligible for a Permit or to Enter the Country? | Foreign citizens with criminal records may trigger inadmissibility or be ineligible for a visa, as may those who submit false documents or make false claims during the immigration process.
 | Are Waivers for Ineligibility Possible? | Yes.
 | Timing for [NAME]? | Immediate.
 | Administrative Body for Removal/Deportation and Immigration Issues? | National Immigration Institute (INM).