Q:  Do I need a Mexican Visa to enter Mexico?

A:  We recommend it.  Contact the Mexican Consulate nearest you for more information.

We get this question asked quite often, and with good reason.  We are suppose to be the experts regarding this, right?! 

Truth is, every Mexican Consulate is different just as the port-of-entries into Mexico on the border are.  Each may say something different than the next one regarding this matter.  Some say you need it, while others say you don't. 

Your passport may or may not be checked upon entering Mexico by car at the preliminary check point.  99% of the time you will simply be asked what your plans are in Mexico and you continue on your way.  They seem to be more focused on items such as money and weapons that are illegally imported into Mexico at this point.

Now every person will definitely be checked when going through the secondary checkpoint, which if you are going by land, will reside along the highway 22km into the country.  We NEVER reach this point for any of our consulate trips therefore you can disregard this.

But if you plan on flying from a city on the border in Mexico (i.e. Matamoros to Mexico City to Mumbai), you will have to go through the secondary checkpoint there.  People who are not issued a visa stamp and are not allowed to re-enter the U.S. for whatever reason, will have to go this route, and then have to have a Mexican Visa to travel into Mexico.  People who have DWI/DUI's in the U.S. will also have to fly out of Matamoros to a special clinic in Mexico City for testing.  They too will have to go through secondary checkpoint.  You will have to present your Mexican visa stamp on your passport before you can board your flight.

With that said, we have not had anyone have to fly out of Mexico for their home country since 2009 or before.  In fact, those who were not issued a US visas have been able to legally re-enter the U.S. temporarily, 7 - 30 days I 94.  (We will explain the process to you if you reach this point)

Now anyone asking me this question is seeking for a yes or no answer.  It's not that easy when the information given to us is not consistent.  My best answer to each and every one of you is to check with the Mexican Consulate nearest you for the answer.  Let them tell you, and preferably in wriring if at all possible.  Emailing them is a good way of keeping a paper trail of information.

We can simply recommend that you do your best in getting it if at all possible.  It is usually given to you on the same day and only has a cost of $36.00.  If you don't get it and find yourself having to fly out of Mexico, well then be aware that there may be issues with the Mexian Immigration before you can continue on with your journey back to your home country.  We will obviously assist you with all of this as part of our agreement to you as our client, however, it is best to avoid any possible issues by trying to be as fully prepared as possible.

Now with all this said, call me if you have any further questions regarding this but make sure you clearly understand what is said on top.  

I have also added general information at the bottom to be used as a reference.  Most of the information was obtained by visiting the website for the Mexican Consulate in Washington D.C. 

As of May 1, 2010, non-U.S. citizens (TCN's) with valid U.S. visa stamps on their passports may enter Mexico without a Mexican Visa.  The I 94 or I 797 is NOT a visa!!!!!!

If you do NOT have a valid U.S. visa STAMP on your passport, then you should apply for a Mexican Visa at the Mexican consulate nearest you.  Please scroll below to find the list of Mexican Consulates in the U.S. 

Any and all questions regarding the Mexican Visas should be directed to the Mexican Consulates.

We have provided some information below to help you with this:

Mexican Tourist Visa Requirements:

• Fill out Visa Application form. 
• Apply at the Consular Section in person from 8:30 am to 11:30 am, Monday through Friday.
• Valid passport and one photocopy of the pages containing personal information, the photograph of bearer and expiration date/extensions.
• Valid US visa for multiple entries; at least with 6 months of validity at the time of your filing and one photocopy.
• Valid I-94 and/or I-20 or J1 or I797A Form in original and one photocopy.
• Letter of verification of employment or Financial records (the last 3 months of your bank statements, or pay stubs, or credit card statements and the actual credit card) with one photocopy.
• One (1) front view passport size photos, no glasses.
• Payment of Consular fee 36.00 dollars. (cash only).
• Letter from employer with letterhead.
• Copy of latest U.S. visa even if it is expired.
• Copy of passport

If you have any doubts contact the Mexican Consulate Visa Department in Washington D.C.: 

Tel. 202-736-1008

mcervantes@sre.gob.mx

Please note that the Consular Officer may ask for additional information at the time of the interview.

These requirements apply for the Consular Section in Washington D.C., which jurisdiction includes the District of Columbia and states of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. These requirements could be subject to change with each Mexican Consulate. 

Again, please contact them for current up-to-date information.



MEXICAN CONSULATES IN THE U.S. DIRECTORY

MEXICAN CONSULATE IN ALBUQUERQUE
Consulado de México en Alburquerque 1610-4th Street, NW Albuquerque N.M. 87102 E.U.A.
Horario de Oficina:8:00am a 5:00pm
(505) 247-2147/4177
Pub., 247-2139 242-7566
Fax: (505) 842-9490
consulmexalb@qwest.net
http://www.sre.gob.mx/albuquerque/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN ATLANTA
Consulado General de México en Atlanta 2600 Apple Valley Rd., Atlanta, Ga. 30319 E.U.A.
Atención al Público: 8:00 a 18:00hrs
(404) 266-2233 x grabadora
Fax: (404) 266-2309/2302
informacion@consulmexatlanta.org
http:/www.consulmexatlanta.org/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN AUSTIN
Consulado General de México en Austin 800 Brazos Street, Suite 330, Austin, Tx. 78701 E.U.A.
(512) 478-2866 conm.
(512) 478-2300 directo
Fax: (512) 478-8008
austin@sre.gob.mx
http://www.sre.gob.mx/austin/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN BOSTON
Consulado General de México en Boston 20 Park Plaza, Suite 506, Boston Ma. 02116 EE.UU.
Atención al Público: 9:00 a 17:30hrs.
Conmutador: (617) 426-41 81 350-5263/64/66/2250/8782
Servicio Gratuito: (1877) 426-4181
Fax:(617) 695-1957
cmxboston@conversent.net
http://www.sre.gob.mx/boston/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN BROWNSVILLE
Consulado de Carrera de México en Brownsville 301 Mexico Blvd. Suite F-2 Brownsville Tx. 78520 E.
U.A.
Atención al Público: 8:30 a 17:00hrs.
(956) 542-4431/2051/5182
Fax: (956) 542-7267
conbrownsville@sre.gob.mx
http://www.sre.gob.mx/brownsville
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN CALEXICO
Consulado de Carrera de México en Caléxico 408 Heber Ave. Calexico, California 92231
Atención al Público: 8:00 a 17:00hrs.
(760) 357-3863/4132
Fax: (760) 357-6284
informacion@concalexico.org
http://www.sre.gob.mx/calexico
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN CHICAGO
Consulado General de México en Chicago 204 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago Illinois., 60607 E.U.A
(312) 855-1380 (Información)
(312) 738-2383 Conmutador
Fax: (312) 491-9072
Info@consulmexchicago.com
http://www.consulmexchicago.com/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN DALLAS
Consulado General de México en Dallas

1210 River Bend Drive  Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 932-8670.
Fax:(214) 630-3511
info@consulmexdallas.com
http://www.sre.gob.mx/dallas/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN DENVER
Consulado General de México en Denver 5350 Leetsdale Drive, Suite 100,
Denver, Colorado 80246 E.U.A.
Atención al Público: 8:00 a 17:00hrs.
(303) 331-1110/1112 At´n. Púb. x Grab.
Fax: (303) 331-1872
nuevasede@consulmex-denver.com
http://www.consulmex-denver.com/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN DETROIT
Consulado de Carrera de México en Detroit The Penobscot Building, 645 Griswold Avenue, 17th.
Floor, Suite 830 Detroit Mi., 48226, E.U.A.
Atención al Público: 8:00 a 17:00hrs.
(313) 964-4515/4532/4534
Fax:(313) 964-4522 consulmexmichoh@sre.gob.mx
http://www.sre.gob.mx/detroit/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN DOUGLAS
Consulado de Carrera de México en Douglas 1201"F" Avenue, Douglas, Az., 85607 E.U.A.
Atención al Público: 8:00 a 17:00hrs
(520) 364-3107/42
Fax:(520) 364-1379
conmex@c2i2.com
http://www.consulmexdouglas.com/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE DEL RIO
Consulado de Carrera de México en Del Rio 2398 Spur 239, Del Río Tx. 78840 E.U.A.
Apartado Postal 1275
(830) 775-2352
Fax:(830) 774-6497
consulmexdel.titular@wcsonline.net
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN EL PASO
Consulado General de México en El Paso 910 East San Antonio Avenue, El Paso Tx. 79901, E.U.A.
P.O. Box 812 Cod. Post. 79945
Atención al Público: 8:00 a 17:00hrs
(915) 533-5714 544-6177
Fax:(915) 532-7163
conepaso@sre.gob.mx
http://www.sre.gob.mx/elpaso/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN EAGLE PASS
Consulado de Carrera de México en Eagle Pass 140 N. Adams Street, Eagle Pass Tx. 78852, E.U.A.
Atención al Público: 9:00 a 18:00hrs.
(830) 773-9255/56
Fax: (830) 773-9397
consulmxeag@sbcglobal.net
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN PHILADELPHIA
Consulado de Carrera de México en Philadelphia 111 South Independence Mall East, Suite 310, The
Bourse Building, Philadelphia Pa., 19106 E.U.A
Atención al Público: 8:30 a 17:30hrs.
(215) 922-4262
Fax:(215) 923-7281
buzon@consulmexphila
http://www.sre.gob.mx/filadelfia/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN FRESNO
Consulado de Carrera de México en Fresno 2409 Merced Street, Fresno Ca., 93721 E.U.A.
Atención al Público: 8:00 a 16:00hrs.
(559) 233-3065
Fax: (559) 233-6156
consulado@consulmexfresno.net
http://portal.sre.gob.mx/con_fresno/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN HOUSTON
Consulado General de México en Houston 4507 San Jacinto Street Houston TX. 77004, EUA.
(713) 271-6800/ 995-1225-0218 Conm. con contestador automático
Fax: (713) 271-3201, 772-1229
mailhou@wt.net
http://www.sre.gob.mx/houston/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN INDIANAPOLIS
Consulado de Carrera de México en Indianápolis 39 West Jackson Place, Suite 103 Indianapolis, IN
46225
"Unon Station Building,en la esquina de las calles Meridian y Louisiana" Atención al Público: 9:00 a
14:00hrs.
(317) 951-0005/4174/1044
Fax: (317) 951-0006/4176
conindianapolis@sre.gob.mx
http://portal.sre.gob.mx/indianapolis/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN KANSAS
Consulado de Carrera de México en Kansas City 1600 Baltimore Ave., Suite 100, Kansas City,
Missouri, 64108
Atención al Público: 9:00 a 17:00hrs.
(816) 556-0800 al 03
Fax: (816) 556-0900
conkansas@sre.gob.mx
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN LOS ANGELES
Consulado General de México en Los Ángeles 2401 West 6th. Street, Los Ángeles, Ca. 90057 EE.UU.
(213) 351-6800 al 07 conm.
Fax: (213) 383-7306
lanmex01@worldnet.att.net
http://www.sre.gob.mx/losangeles/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN LAREDO
Consulado de Carrera de México en Laredo 1612 Farragut St., Laredo Tx. 78040 E.U.A.
P.O. Box 659
Atención al Público: 8:00 a 17:00hrs.
(956) 723-6369/0990
Fax:(956) 723-1741
consul@srelaredo.org
http://www.sre.gob.mx/laredo/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN LAS VEGAS
Consulado de Carrera de México en Las Vegas 330 S. Fourth St., Las Vegas, NV. 89101 E.U.A.
(702) 383-0623
Fax:(702) 383-0683
conlvegas@sre.gob.mx
http:/www.sre.gob.mx/lasvegas/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN McALLEN
Consulado de Carrera de México en McAllen 600 South Broadway Street, McAllen Tx. 78501 E.U.A.
Atención al Público: 9:00 a 17:00hrs.
(956) 686-0243/0554/1777
Fax: (956) 686-4901
conmallen@sre.gob.mx
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN MIAMI
Consulado General de México en Miami 5975 SW 72 Street (Sunset Drive) Suites 101, Miami Fl.
33143, E.U.A.
(786) 268-4900 conm.
Fax: (786) 268-4895
conmxmia@bellsouth.net
http://www.sre.gob.mx/miami/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN NOGALES
Consulado General de México en Nogales 571 N. Grand Avenue, Nogales Az. 85621 E.U.A.
(520) 287-2521,0287-3381, 287-3386
Fax: (520) 287-3175
consulmex2@mchsi.com
http://portal.sre.gob.mx/nogales/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN NEW YORK
Consulado General de México en Nueva York 27 East 39th. Street, Nueva York N.Y., 10016 E.U.A.
(212) 217-6400 contestado x grabadora
Fax: (212) 217-6493
webmaster@consulmexny.org
http://www.consulmexny.org/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN OMAHA
Consulado General de México en Omaha 3552 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68131-3210 E.U.A.
(402) 595-1841 AL 44
Fax: (402) 595-1845
consulmexomaha@qwest.net
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN ORLANDO
Consulado General de México en Orlando 100 West Washington Street Orlando, Fl., 32801-2315 E.
U.A.
Atención al Público: 8:30 a 17:30hrs.
(407) 422-0514
Fax: (407) 422-9633
consulado@conorlando.net
http://portal.sre.gob.mx/orlando/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN OXNARD
Consulado General de México en Oxnard 3151 West Fifth Street E-100, Oxnard Ca. 93030, E.U.A.
(805) 984-8738/2162/2673/4105
Fax: (805) 984-8747
consul@consulmexoxnard.com
http://www.sre.gob.mx/oxnard/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN PHOENIX
Consulado General de México en Phoenix 1990 West Camelback Rd Suite 110, Phoenix Az. 85015 E.
U.A.
(602) 242-7398 conm. 249-2363, 433-2294, 242-8569
Fax: (602) 242-2957
contactenos@consulmexphoenix.phxcoxmail.com
http://portal.sre.gob.mx/phoenix/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN PORTLAND
Consulado de Carrera de México en Portland 1234 South West Morrison Street, Portland, Oregon,
97205
E.U.A.
Horario Atención al Público: de 8:30 a 17:30hrs.
(503) 274-1442/ 478-0435
Fax: (503) 274-1540
portland@sre.gob.mx
http://www.sre.gob.mx/portland/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN PRESIDIO
Consulado de Carrera de México en Presidio Highway 67, Block 17, Kelly Building Adition 1,
Presidio, Tx. 79845, EE.UU.. P.O. Box 2259
(432) 229-2788
Fax: (432) 229-2792
conpresidio@bluemoon.cc
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN RALEIGH
Consulado de Carrera de México en Raleigh 336 E Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, N.C. 27609, E.U.A.
(919) 754-0046
Fax: (919) 754-1729
conraleigh@sre.gob.mx
http://www.sre.gob.mx/raleigh/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN SACRAMENTO
Consulado General de México en Sacramento 1010 8th. Street, Sacramento Ca. 95814 E.U.A.
(916) 441-3287/3065 conm.
Fax: (916) 441-3147
sacramento@sre.gob.mx
http://portal.sre.gob.mx/sacramento/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN SAN ANTONIO
Consulado General de México en San Antonio 127 Navarro Street, San Antonio Tx., 78205 EE.UU.
Atención al Público: 8:30 a 14:00hrs. y de 15:00 a 17:00hrs
(210) 227-9145/9156 conm.
Fax: (210) 227-1817
info@consulmexsat.org
http://www.consulmexsat.org/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN SAN BERNARDINO
Consulado de Carrera de México en San Bernardino 293 North "D" Street, San Bernardino Ca.,
92401, E.U.A.
Atención al Público: L-M-J-V de 8:00 a 14:00hrs y Miercoles 8:00 a 17:00hrs
(909) 889-9836-37/889-9808
Fax: (909) 889-8285
conmexbe@hotmail.com
http://www.sre.gob.mx/sanbernardino/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN SAN DIEGO
Consulado General de México en San Diego 1549 India St., San Diego Ca., 92101, E.U.A.
(619) 231-8414 con 10 líneas
Fax: (619) 231-4802/3561
info@consulmexsd.org
http://portal.sre.gob.mx/sandiego/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN SEATTLE
Consulado de Carrera de México en Seattle 2132 Third Avenue, Seattle Wa., 98121, E.U.A.
Atención al Público: 8:00 a 17:00hrs
(206) 448-3526/6819/8971
Fax: (206) 448-4771
comexico1@uswest.net conseattle@sre.gob.mx
http://portal.sre.gob.mx/seattle/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN SAN FRANCISCO
Consulado General de México en San Francisco 532 Folsom Street San Francisco Ca., 94105 EE.UU.
(415) 354-1700/ 354-1701
Fax: (415) 495-3971
consfrancisco@sre.gob.mx
http://www.sre.gob.mx/sanfrancisco/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN SAN JOSE
Consulado General de México en San José 540 North First Street, San José, Ca., 95112 E.U.A.
Atención al Público: 8:00 a 16:00hrs.
(408) 294-3414/15
Fax: (408) 294-4506
consjose@sre.gob.mx
http://www.consulmexsj.com/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN SANTA ANA
Consulado de Carrera de México en Santa Ana 828 N. Broadway St. Santa Ana Ca. 92701-3424 EE.
UU.
(714) 835-3069
Fax: (714) 835-3472
consulmexsantana@consulmexsantana.org
http://www.sre.gob.mx/santaana/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN SALT LAKE CITY
Consulado de Carrera de México en Salt Lake City 155 South 300 West, 3rd. Floor, Salt Lake City
Ut., 84101
E.U.A.
(801) 521-8502/03 328-0620
Fax: (801) 521-0534
consuladoslc@consulmexslc.org
http://www.consulmexslc.org/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN SAINT PAUL
Consulado de Carrera de México en Saint Paul 797 East 7th Street, Saint Paul, Minn., 55106
(651) 771-5494 conm.
Fax: (651) 772-4419
http://portal.sre.gob.mx/saintpaul/
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN TUCSON
Consulado de Carrera de México en Tucson 553 South Stone Avenue, Tucson Az., 85701, EE.UU.
Atención al Publico de 8:00 a 14:00hrs
(520) 882-5595/6 791-2977 623-0146
Fax: (520) 882-8959
contucmx@sre.gob.mx
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MEXICAN CONSULATE IN YUMA
Consulado de Carrera de México en Yuma 600 W. 16th. Street, Yuma, Az., 85364 EE.UU.
(928) 343-0066, (928) 343-9600 y (928) 343-9699
Fax: (928) 343-0077
conyuma@sre.gob.mx
http://www.sre.gob.mx/yuma/
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CONSULAR SECTION OF THE MEXICAN  EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Seccion Consular de la Embajada de México 2827 16th. Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20009-
4260 E.U.A.
(202) 736-1000/02
Fax: (202) 234-4498
consulwas@sre.gob.mx
http://portal.sre.gob.mx/washington

Foreigner of any country, who is a permanent resident of the United States or Canada, can travel to Mexico without a visa or a consular stamp on the passport. However, you should have with you a valid passport or Travel Document plus the US Resident Alien Card (Green Card) or seal I-555 or Immigrant visa, Permanent Resident Card (Canada).