When running a business in any country, it may be ideal (and cost-effective) to outsource your employees from other countries. This could be down to several reasons, such as acquiring a different skill set or cutting corners and save money. Each country has different laws when it comes to obtaining a work permit or visa application, but luckily, we’re here to help.
Payroll Worldwide are a professional employer organisation (PEO) that provide human resources and payroll services to countries and businesses in Latin America. We can even assist in the immigration, work permit and visa processes when it comes to outsourcing employees, which can be time-consuming for a business to take on, giving you peace of mind. Thinking about employing from overseas? Here are a few things your potential employees will need to know.
Types of Work Permits in Mexico
If you wish to recruit from another country, the National Institute of Immigration oversees all work visa and immigration issues in Mexico. Anyone working for a Mexican company in Mexico will need a residency visa with permission to work. However, if you are a foreign company operating in Mexico, employees who are there for six months or less will need a visitor’s visa with permission to work.
There are three visas in Mexico: a tourist visa, a temporary resident visa, and a permanent resident visa. A temporary visa is ideal for workers who wish to stay for more than 180 days, and they can live and work in Mexico for up to four years. If you plan to stay in Mexico indefinitely, you need a permanent work visa. Most employees will need a permanent visa, but should apply for a temporary one first.
What Are the Requirements?
Some people may not qualify for a permanent visa, as they need to meet certain requirements. Employees need to either have family connections in Mexico, enough monthly income to support themselves or have four years of temporary residence. If you are looking to bring in overseas workers, you may be better off applying for a temporary visa.
Some documents required include the visa application form, photo ID (such as a passport) and invitation from the company that wishes to employ them. Here at Payroll Worldwide, we can assist in all aspects of your HR, including the administration of payroll, immigration and the provision of Specialised Services under new regulations. If you would like to find out more about our services, and how we can help you retrieve visas and a work permit, please visit us here.
The Application Process
If you wish to employ a foreign worker and they need a temporary work visa, you must apply to the Mexican Institute of Immigration. If successful, the employee must apply for the visa through the Mexican consulate in any country. Once accepted, the employee must travel to the consulate to pick up their visa.
Once the employee arrives in Mexico, they have 30 days to register with the immigration office and receive their residence card. Once the card expires in four years, the employee must either apply for a permanent visa, or leave the country. Here at Payroll Worldwide, we can help your overseas employees approve and obtain their work permits, in order to take the workload and stress off of your shoulders. If you would like to find out more, please give us a call on 07469 892524, drop us an email at info@payrollworldwide.com or fill out our online form.
