How to extend your Mexican Visa

• Your Mexican Visa can be extended if upon entering the country you were granted less than six months allowed time of stay.
• The following is what you need to do and know if you want an extension of your Visa to remain in Mexico legally.

Mexican Visa

• When entering Mexico as a tourist, you should have an FMM document from the Mexican Immigration Authorities. This gives you permission to stay in the country for a given time.
• You can fill this document on the plane before handing them over before arrival or you can do this online.
• When requesting for an extension, always use its official name, which is FMM( Forma Migratoria Multiple )
• 180 days is the maximum days of extension of your FMM, no more than that.

Visa extension

• Visit the nearest Mexican Immigration offices.
• Have a passport and your Visa with you, as well as cash, credit card or a traveler's cheque.
• Fill a form, which you'll be given at the immigration office, take it to the bank for payment then return them.
• Make sure you're time conscious. Offices are open from 9 am to 1 pm during workdays and closed during national holidays.
• Upon expiration of the 180 days, you'll need to leave Mexico and acquire a new Visa.