VISA INSTRUCTIONS—MEXICO

1. READ
Please read all instructions before beginning the process
(Some steps may be done simultaneously).

IMPORTANT: Once our office has received all of your documents it takes
approximately 6-8 weeks to obtain your visa. To avoid a visa delay, please send
in your paperwork at least 2 months prior to your MTC date.

PLEASE NOTE: If you were born in Mexico, please inform us immediately by

emailing MexicoVisas@ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

2. OBTAIN PASSPORT
Passport instructions can be found in your call packet. Please follow those
instructions carefully.

Canadians Only:

Church Travel will make arrangements for you to obtain your visa in the United
States on the same day as your personal appearance so you can return to Canada
with your passport.

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3. BEGIN ANUENCIA APPLICATION PROCESS

Scan and email a photocopy of your current passport ID/signature page to the
following email address: MexicoVisas@ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Please follow
detailed instructions below. Complete this step TODAY.

PASSPORT PHOTO/ID PAGE:

The government of Mexico is particular in their requirements of the passport copy. Please ensure your
copy meets the following requirements:
∙ Must be signed BEFORE emailing it

∙ Must not have fingers or items holding the passport

visible
∙ Must not be taken with a smart phone

∙ The copy is a high enough resolution and large enough

size (see the diagram to the right) such that there is no
question as to the clarity of information displayed. A

Example Copy

8.5” X 11” PAPER

 color scan copy usually works well to meet this requirement.
∙ Must have all four corners and the edges visible

∙ Must not have a visible glare

∙ Must be saved and emailed in Adobe PDF format.

All of these requirements are easily met by scanning the passport at its actual size
(100%). It should be emailed with the following information in the subject line of
the email:
Last Name/First Name – Full Mission Name – MTC Entrance Date

4. ONE 2"- by - 2" COLOR PASSPORT-STYLE PHOTO

Please obtain a recent color passport-style photo with a white background from a
professional passport photo service. Dress and groom according to missionary
standards. Do not smile, and do not wear glasses. No copies or homemade
photos of any kind will be accepted.

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5. VISA APPLICATION

• PRINT APPLICATION DOUBLE SIDED (Front-Back)

• Use black ink or your application will not be processed.

• Review the printed personal information for accuracy. Use whiteout to

make any changes.

• On the front of the application, neatly print answers to the following:

o #5: The age you will be 1 month prior to your MTC date
o #8: Passport number, Issuing country, Date of issue, Valid until
o #22-23: Mark Yes or No
o #24: Explain further if you answered yes to question 23.

• On the second page of the application complete the following:

o On the “Place and Date” line, leave both blank.
o Print and sign your name in the “Applicant’s name and signature”
box. Use the same signature as in your passport. Print your name
as it appears on your passport.

• Do not attach photo to the application.

 • Do not have parents sign the application.

6. PERSONAL APPEARANCE INFORMATION SHEET

∙ Please fill out the personal appearance information sheet with your most
current information. We will use that information for contacting you and
scheduling your personal appearance at a Mexican Consulate.

7. GATHER DOCUMENTS
Gather these documents from the above steps:
Your Signed Passport Book
Photocopy of passport ID/signature page
One 2”- by- 2” Passport Type Photo
Completed Visa Application
Completed Personal Information Sheet

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8. MAIL ALL DOCUMENTS TO:
Church Travel Office
Attn: Mexico Missions – (Your MTC Date)
50 E. North Temple St.
Salt Lake City, UT 84150-0014

Note:
o If assigned to the Mexico MTC: You will receive your passport, visa, travel
instructions, and itinerary by FedEx prior to your MTC date.

o If assigned to the Provo MTC: You will receive your passport, visa, travel
instructions, and itinerary at the MTC on the day of departure.

o In order to process your visa, you will need to make a personal

appearance at a Mexican Consulate. You will be contacted by Church
Travel to confirm an appointment time and Consulate location. You do
not need to call to make these arrangements.
 Please feel free to email any questions to

MissionaryVisas@ChurchofJesusChrist.org

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 Quinn Alden

Johnson

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21/11/2003

United States United States

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423 E. Hillview DR Cedar City UT 84721
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Personal Appearance Information Sheet
Please fill out the information below according to where
you will be living 4-6 weeks prior to your MTC date.
Name: ______________________________________________________

Cell Phone Number: ___________________________________________

Home Phone Number: _________________________________________

Email Address: _______________________________________________

Home Airport: _______________________________________________

Address where your passport, visa and travel documents should be sent
once your appearance has been scheduled. This cannot be a P.O. Box:
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________

Please note: It is vital we have current contact information for you. If any of this information
changes after you send this form to us, please contact Missionary Travel to update your
information in our records. If we are unable to reach you prior to your MTC date, it can
greatly impact our ability to get a Mexico visa in order for you to report on time and may
affect your assigned MTC or report date.

Mexico
Frequently Asked Questions for U.S. and Canadian Residents

FAQ Before Mailing Visa Requirements

Passport Book

If your passport is not valid for 6 months after your mission release date then you will need to
obtain a new passport before submitting any visa documents to Missionary Travel. Please pay
the extra fees to expedite the renewal of the passport. Expediting times can take 4 – 8 weeks to
process.

How do I start the visa process for my mission?

Follow the instructions in your visa packet.

How soon after I receive my visa packet do I need to email a photocopy of my

passport id/signature page to Travel Services?

Immediately. As soon as you have your passport scan and email a photocopy of your
current passport ID/signature page to MexicoVisas@ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

Do I need to send in my actual passport book?

Yes. You will need to mail your actual passport book in order to obtain the Mexico visa.

What if I didn’t sign my middle name on my passport?

Missionaries should leave their signature as is.

Do missionaries need to complete the parts of the visa application that there are
no instructions for?

No. Only complete the portions of the visa application that you are specifically instructed to
complete on your visa instructions sheet.
Can I make corrections to my visa application/questionnaire forms if the
information already filled in is not correct?

You may use white-out tape (not liquid) to make needed changes. Do not scribble or cross things
out.

If I have some of my visa documents, can I mail some now and mail the rest
later?

No, missionaries should send all of their visas documents at the same time.

What if I can’t turn in my documents by two months prior to my Mexico

Missionary Training Center (Remote Training) date?

Your visa might not be obtained by the time you complete your training at the Mexico
Missionary Training Center (Remote Training) and you would then be sent to a temp assignment
until your visa has been obtained. Any official changes in your assignment will be
communicated to you through your Stake President or the Provo Mexico Missionary Training
Center (Remote Training).

Do I need immunizations for my visa?

No. You don’t need immunizations for your visa, but if they are required for your mission you
need to bring proof of those with you. Immunization questions can be answered by calling
801- 240-6454. Please call Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. MST.

FAQ After mailing visa requirements

How can I know if Travel Services received my visa documents?

When mailing your visa documents to Missionary Travel we suggest you use a mail tracking
service that way you can verify they have been delivered and received. Missionary Travel will
contact you if we have not received your documents or if the documents we did receive are
incorrect or incomplete.

Do I need to make a personal appearance?

Yes. All missionaries called to serve in Mexico must make a personal appearance to obtain their
visa. Missionary Travel will contact you when it is time to schedule your personal appearance.
It is a month before I am scheduled to enter the Mexico Mexico Missionary
Training Center (Remote Training) and I have not made my personal
appearance. Should I be worried?

No, you should not be worried. Missionaries generally are scheduled to make their personal
appearance one month prior to their Mexico Missionary Training Center (Remote Training) date,
but can be scheduled to make their personal appearance up to a week before they enter the
Mexico Missionary Training Center (Remote Training).

FAQ Travel Arrangement

Can I travel internationally before going to the Mexico Missionary Training
Center (Remote Training)?

We advise that you don’t plan any international travel 2 months prior your Mexico Missionary
Training Center (Remote Training) date because your passport book is needed for us to obtain
your visa for Mexico. Any international travel done 2 months prior your Mexico Missionary
Training Center (Remote Training) date may cause a delay in obtaining your visa, which could
result in you having to serve in a temporary assignment within the United States until your visa
has been obtained.

When will I get my passport back?

Missionaries will receive their passport back to prior to entering Mexico.

When would I receive my itinerary to the Mission?

You will receive your itinerary to your mission at the Mexico Missionary Training Center
(Remote Training).

Will I be traveling with other missionaries?

Missionaries are not required to travel with a companion or other missionaries. However, based
on availability it is possible missionaries will be booked on the same flights.

If you still have any questions/concerns call Missionary Travel to 801-240-5111