{"id":9624,"date":"2025-08-16T10:09:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T10:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usa-b2.com\/b2-visa-for-mexican\/"},"modified":"2025-08-16T16:58:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T16:58:56","slug":"b2-visa-for-mexican","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/usa-b2.com\/en\/b2-visa-for-mexican\/","title":{"rendered":"Obtaining a B2 visa for a Mexican"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to obtain a B2 visa from Mexico<\/h1>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the American B2 visa?<\/h2>\n\n<p>The <strong>B2 visa<\/strong> is a <a href=\"https:\/\/usa-b2.com\/en\/visitor-visa-usa\/\">visitor visa<\/a> for people who wish to enter the United States for :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tourism (vacations, discovering American cities, national parks, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visiting family or friends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in social and cultural events (concerts, conferences, weddings&#8230;)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f Please note: the B2 visa does <strong>not authorize you to work or study<\/strong> in the United States.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility requirements for Mexican citizens<\/h2>\n\n<p>In order to obtain a B2 visa, the Mexican applicant must demonstrate :<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The intention to return to Mexico at the end of the trip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possession of a valid Mexican passport, valid for at least six months after the planned date of departure from the U.S. territory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A temporary stay, justified by an itinerary, an invitation or a reservation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong ties in Mexico, such as a job, a business, real estate or family ties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sufficient financial resources to cover the costs of your stay.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-step application procedure<\/h2>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fill out <a href=\"https:\/\/usa-b2.com\/en\/ds-160\/\">form DS-160<\/a> on the official website of the U.S. Department of State. The form is completed online, and you must upload a recent photo in the required format. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay <a href=\"https:\/\/usa-b2.com\/en\/fees-b2-visa\/\">visa fees<\/a>. The B2 visa fee is <strong>185 USD<\/strong> and is non-refundable. Payment is made online or at an authorized center.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule an <a href=\"https:\/\/usa-b2.com\/en\/visa-appointment-us-embassy\/\">appointment on the website of the U.S. Embassy<\/a> in Mexico. You&#8217;ll need to go <strong>to the CAS (Centro de Atenci\u00f3n a Solicitantes)<\/strong> to take fingerprints and photos. You can then make an appointment at the Embassy or Consulate (Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Tijuana, etc.).  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pass the consular interview. You&#8217;ll need to bring your <strong>passport<\/strong>, <strong>DS-160 confirmation<\/strong>, <strong>payment receipt<\/strong>, and any documents proving your ties to Mexico. The consular officer will ask questions about your income, employment, family and travel plans.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collect your visa. If accepted, your <strong>B2 visa<\/strong> will be affixed to your passport. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips to maximize your chances of success<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Be honest and clear<\/strong> during the interview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare <strong>proof of your return to Mexico<\/strong> (work contract, school registration, property deeds).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid giving the impression that you want to stay in the United States illegally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present a <strong>realistic travel itinerary<\/strong> (tickets, reservations, family invitation if applicable).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to obtain a B2 visa from Mexico What is the American B2 visa? The B2 visa is a visitor visa for people who wish to enter the United States for : \u26a0\ufe0f Please note: the B2 visa does not authorize you to work or study in the United States. 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