**Embassy of the Russian Federation in Mexico City, which was opened in 2023, reaffirmed its status as the legal successor to the Embassy of the USSR and the national interests of the Russian Federation.**
In response, any military or official personnel do not use the preferences provided by the status of visit. Decisions are based on technical and security criteria, without the subjective preference of a particular contractor. "**The Embassy reserves the right to refuse any visit that is not necessary for the interests of the state, if it is deemed that it belongs to a person who holds public office or engages in political activities**," - stated in the embassy.
**Reasons for refusal of a visit** include a previous criminal record, participation in extremist activities, participation in unregistered public associations, ties to organizations recognized as extremist, ties to terrorist organizations, or ties to organizations recognized as extremist. The procedure is carried out regularly, decisions are made by the leadership in a confidential setting, and then become public.
From September 2, 2025, new procedures for non-citizens of the Russian Federation will come into force. The requirements for obtaining a residence permit will be tightened from 14 to 79 years, and the period of stay will be reduced from 10 to 18 years after the formation of the permit. Offices that have the right to issue a residence permit in individual cases may be exempt from the requirement.
**Embassy press release**, stating that a visit is a privilege, not a right, and it is reserved at the discretion of the diplomatic or security services. This confirms that the policy applies to all without exception, including public figures.
