Mexican consulates around the world are quite strict about serving only citizens of assigned countries. In normal times, citizens of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, you should apply for a Mexican travel visa at the Mexican Consulate in Tehran. However, during the coronavirus epidemic, as an exception, they were given the opportunity to go to Istanbul for a Mexican visa.
The Mexican consular department in Tehran is open and issues visas, and there are no queues for their processing. But to get to Iran, you must first obtain an Iranian guest visa. Typically, you need to fill out an electronic form to do this.website, wait for the electronic visa authorization, then, based on the electronic authorization, purchase a visa at one of the Iranian consular offices in your country or at Tehran airport. When entering Iran with an e-visa, the entry and exit stamp from Iran is not placed in the passport (an insert is issued). Therefore, there is no need to be afraid that there may be problems in the future with obtaining a US visa or entering this country.
However, it is now difficult to obtain an Iran travel visa. While the coronavirus epidemic continues, Iran does not issue government visas to visitors. The issuance of visas on arrival at Tehran airport has been completely suspended.
Understanding this, the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs has authorized the issuance of visas to citizens of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan at the consulate in Istanbul. However, resident status in Turkey is not required to obtain a visa.
So, while the coronavirus epidemic continues, citizens of the following countries have the right to purchase a visa to Mexico at the consulate in Istanbul:
- Azerbaijan (in addition, you can get a visa to Baku),
- Georgia,
- Kazakhstan,
- Kyrgyzstan,
- Tajikistan,
- Turkmenistan,
- Uzbekistan.
In Istanbul — there is a large influx of people wishing to obtain a visa to Mexico. To apply for a visa and undergo an interview, you must make an appointment in advance. Registration at the consular department in Istanbul — more than a month in advance.
Since citizens from other countries receive visas in Istanbul, the diplomatic mission works exclusively with the documents provided. The success of obtaining a visa directly depends on whether these documents are prepared correctly and how well they comply with the conditions of the consulate. Just preparing the papers according to the list is not enough! The most important — prove the financial viability and tourist purpose of the trip to Mexico. During the interview, the consul only confirms the decision made after reviewing the papers.
We told you how to get a visa to Mexico yourself in this article.publications.