Anyone know if my Filipina fiancee can visit Mexico?

[Dan & Jovy 0]

Hi All.

Jovy is a citizen of the Philippines and we are in the K-1 visa process for her to move to the US and marry me. She has a passport already. My friend is getting married in the Mayan Riviera, Mexico in November, and I can't find anything on the internet that would indicate whether or not she could freely enter Mexico with only her passport. All google topics I found on the subject related to people in the US (including citizens of other nations) wanting to travel to Mexico, and it directs you to visit the consolate in New York City (which clearly Jovy cannot do).

I'd like to spend a week of vacation in November with her in Mexico so she can attend the wedding with me and meet some of my friends. I would then get almost two extra days to spend with her for my week off, since I work and she is not working, and its only 10 total travel hours for me to/fro Mexico (versus 45+ hours for a round trip to the Phils). Does anyone know what would need to be done in advance, or how I can find this info? Thanks for any advice.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Hi All.

Jovy is a citizen of the Philippines and we are in the K-1 visa process for her to move to the US and marry me. She has a passport already. My friend is getting married in the Mayan Riviera, Mexico in November, and I can't find anything on the internet that would indicate whether or not she could freely enter Mexico with only her passport. All google topics I found on the subject related to people in the US (including citizens of other nations) wanting to travel to Mexico, and it directs you to visit the consolate in New York City (which clearly Jovy cannot do).

I'd like to spend a week of vacation in November with her in Mexico so she can attend the wedding with me and meet some of my friends. I would then get almost two extra days to spend with her for my week off, since I work and she is not working, and its only 10 total travel hours for me to/fro Mexico (versus 45+ hours for a round trip to the Phils). Does anyone know what would need to be done in advance, or how I can find this info? Thanks for any advice.

I think she does need a visitor visa coming from the Philippines, but not sure. She needs to check with the Mexican embassy in Manila (or in one with a website). The main website for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is: www.sre.gob.mx and it's got an English version... follow the links and I'm sure you'll find the info you need.

Hope this helps, L.

[Dan & Jovy 0]

Hi All.

Jovy is a citizen of the Philippines and we are in the K-1 visa process for her to move to the US and marry me. She has a passport already. My friend is getting married in the Mayan Riviera, Mexico in November, and I can't find anything on the internet that would indicate whether or not she could freely enter Mexico with only her passport. All google topics I found on the subject related to people in the US (including citizens of other nations) wanting to travel to Mexico, and it directs you to visit the consolate in New York City (which clearly Jovy cannot do).

I'd like to spend a week of vacation in November with her in Mexico so she can attend the wedding with me and meet some of my friends. I would then get almost two extra days to spend with her for my week off, since I work and she is not working, and its only 10 total travel hours for me to/fro Mexico (versus 45+ hours for a round trip to the Phils). Does anyone know what would need to be done in advance, or how I can find this info? Thanks for any advice.

I think she does need a visitor visa coming from the Philippines, but not sure. She needs to check with the Mexican embassy in Manila (or in one with a website). The main website for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is: www.sre.gob.mx and it's got an English version... follow the links and I'm sure you'll find the info you need.

Hope this helps, L.

That's what I needed thanks! No embassy or consolate in the Philippines, however, strangely enough Jovy will be meeting me in Singapore (hopefully in September) while I'm there for work, and there is an embassy there. We can just check out the feasability while we're there. Thanks again for the quick response!

[Lance27 32]

She will require a Tourist Visa to enter Mexico

http://www.consulmexny.org/eng/visas_fmt.htm

[Dan & Jovy 0]

She will require a Tourist Visa to enter Mexico

http://www.consulmexny.org/eng/visas_fmt.htm

Thanks Lance, that was the one I originally found, and it applies only to permanent residents of the US, with citizenship of other countries. The instruction was to go to NYC, which we can't do (yet). Thanks for looking for me, I do appreciate the help.

[Lance27 32]

No Problem... There is a Mexican Consulate in Singapore. Im sure it wont be too difficult in obtaining a visa from there if you carry all your copies of your K visa petition and NOAs to show that she is moving to the US to be with you.

http://www.embassiesabroad.com/embassies-in/Singapore#532

Good luck

Edited July 25, 2007 by Lance27

[Pinay Wife 47]

There is a Mexican Embassy in the Philippines

Address:

2157 Paraiso Street, Dasmariñas Village, Makati City, Manila, Philippines, 1222

Telephone: (632) 812-2211 local 116

Email: ebmexfil@info.com.ph

http://www.sre.gob.mx/filipinas/

Requirements are tough as your fiancee needs to hold a valid US, Canadian or European visa which she will need while transitting.

LIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR FILIPINO CITIZENS

TO APPLY FOR A TOURIST VISA TO ENTER MEXICO

* Passport (with validity of at least six months).

* One photocopy of the page of the passport with picture of passport holder, and of the last page where the signature of the Officer of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Consulate of the Republic of the Philippines appears.

* One passport size photograph (2”x 2”).

* Airline round trip ticket (original and photocopy).

* A photocopy of U.S, Canadian, or any other European Visa is required depending on the route of the trip.

* One valid Identification Card (ID) original & photocopy including the backside. Please present any of the following:

o Driver’s License

o SSS / GSIS ID card

o Company ID

o Valid Student ID

* Financial solvency. Provide All of the following (original and photocopy):

o Valid International Credit Card (including the backside where the signature is found)

o Paid Credit Card Statements (3 most recent months)

o Updated bank Statements / Certifications

o Updated Passbooks/ Bank Books (front page & page with last updated amount

o Income Tax Return Paper (if employed); Business ownership certifications, duly registered by the Securites and Exchange Commission (SEC). (if self-employed)

* Certification of Employment (original).

* Personal Appearance.

* To download the Application Form: Click here (it should be printed back to back in one A4 size paper)

NOTE: Passengers traveling by Cruise Ship are not required to get a visa.

Edited July 25, 2007 by PatientlyWaiting

[Dan & Jovy 0]

There is a Mexican Embassy in the Philippines

Address:

2157 Paraiso Street, Dasmariñas Village, Makati City, Manila, Philippines, 1222

Telephone: (632) 812-2211 local 116

Email: ebmexfil@info.com.ph

http://www.sre.gob.mx/filipinas/

Requirements are tough as your fiancee needs to hold a valid US, Canadian or European visa which she will need while transitting.

LIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR FILIPINO CITIZENS

TO APPLY FOR A TOURIST VISA TO ENTER MEXICO

* Passport (with validity of at least six months).

* One photocopy of the page of the passport with picture of passport holder, and of the last page where the signature of the Officer of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Consulate of the Republic of the Philippines appears.

* One passport size photograph (2”x 2”).

* Airline round trip ticket (original and photocopy).

* A photocopy of U.S, Canadian, or any other European Visa is required depending on the route of the trip.

* One valid Identification Card (ID) original & photocopy including the backside. Please present any of the following:

o Driver’s License

o SSS / GSIS ID card

o Company ID

o Valid Student ID

* Financial solvency. Provide All of the following (original and photocopy):

o Valid International Credit Card (including the backside where the signature is found)

o Paid Credit Card Statements (3 most recent months)

o Updated bank Statements / Certifications

o Updated Passbooks/ Bank Books (front page & page with last updated amount

o Income Tax Return Paper (if employed); Business ownership certifications, duly registered by the Securites and Exchange Commission (SEC). (if self-employed)

* Certification of Employment (original).

* Personal Appearance.

* To download the Application Form: Click here (it should be printed back to back in one A4 size paper)

NOTE: Passengers traveling by Cruise Ship are not required to get a visa.

Wow, that's right on point, thanks for saving me the aggravation! Not sure why I thought Mexico would be easier to enter as a visitor than the US, other than as a USC it's always been automatic. There are no routes that don't pass through a US airport (and US visa won't be happening yet), plus, all of the financial solvency and stuff is more than we'd be able to pull together for her. Anyway, I'll probably pass on my buddy's destination wedding, as he is merely passing the cost of his honeymoon onto his closest friends and family (lol i think they stay free if they get enough guests to book there). I think he'll understand that this year its more important to me that I use my vacation to spend time with Jovy while we wait for her to get her visa. Thanks to you all for your willingness to help on my question!