FAQs: Mexico’s Residency Visas and Residency Cards
These are the most frequently-asked questions we receive about Mexico’s temporary and permanent residency visas and residency cards—updated regularly
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Residency Assist: Visa to Residency Card Exchange
When you need assistance to exchange your existing residency visa sticker for a residency card when you arrive to Mexico, our associates can help
Regulating the Water Pressure in Your Mexican Home
The majority of Mexico's water delivery is not served by pressurized systems, requiring some ingenuity to create water pressure in your home or building
Connect to Assistance Services to Support Your Mexico Plans
We work with established associates that provide support and assistance to help you realize your Mexico lifestyle and leisure plans
Temporary and Permanent Residency in Mexico
Whether you apply for temporary or permanent residency in Mexico will likely depend on your lifestyle intentions and your level of income or savings
Applying for Permanent Residency in Mexico as a Couple
When you apply for Permanent Residency in Mexico as a couple, the dependent spouse/partner will only be offered Temporary Residency to begin with
Making Residency Applications at a Mexican Consulate
Most applications for residency in Mexico begin at a Mexican Consulate. Learn about choosing a consulate, requesting an appointment, and attending the interview
Choosing a Climate: Hot Coasts and Cool Colonial Cities
Practical advice about short-listing locations in Mexico that offer a climate you'll feel comfortable living in through the seasons
Financial Criteria for Legal Residency in Mexico 2025
This guide describes the routes and financial criteria required to qualify for legal residency in Mexico in 2025 under the auspice of 'economic solvency'
Online Appointments at Mexico’s Immigration Offices
Mexico's immigration offices provide an online appointment-booking system for applicants who need to file common immigration procedures
Obtain Trip Insurance that Covers Your Next Visit to Mexico
Our associate offers trip protection insurance to cover unexpected medical expenses and some types of trip disruptions when you're visiting Mexico
Medical Travel Evacuation Plans for Extended Stays in Mexico
Our associate offers medically-warranted evacuation that gets you home for care if you suffer a catastrophic illness or accident while you're in Mexico
