U.S Visa is enough even for Mexico!

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I had long indicated in the news section of Lexpeak Immigration Blog that Mexico has considered and decided to overhaul its immigration program. In fact, I noticed one of its major step is cost reduction :-) yes, Mexican Government understands that U.S.A spends considerable amount of Money to safe guard its country by following stringent Immigration rules in order to issue Visa. Mexico, rather than redoing the same process has in-turn decided that it will let anybody (any nationality) in to its country if they have a valid U.S. Visa, note, its a U.S. Visa not a valid Mexican Visa. Ain't it cost reduction. Herein below is an announcement from Mexican Embassy in New Delhi, India.

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   As of the 1st of May 2010, holders of valid visa of the United States of America (any nationality) shall not require visa to enter Mexico.
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   Legal Permanent Residents of USA, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom and Schengen States do not require visa for enter Mexico.
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   Holders of Diplomatic or Official passports do not require a visa to enter Mexico for 90 days.
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   Official/Clergy of Religious organization require prior authorization granted by the Immigration Authority of Mexico (Instituto Nacional de Migración, INM).
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   Visas are normally issued in one working day when formalities are duly completed.
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   The Consular Section issues multiple entry long term visas.