Mexico Entry Requirements—For Leisure, Business or Residency
This guide explains what you need to know about entry requirements when you are visiting Mexico for leisure, for business, or to take up residency
Mexican Law
Guide to Mexican Visas, Residency and Immigration
Guide to the Mexican immigration: for visits to Mexico, and those seeking legal residency including retirement, working, or Mexican citizenship
Getting Your Documents Apostilled (Notarized) for Mexico
Some foreign-issued documents need to be Apostilled (Notarized) by your home country before you submit them for legal procedures in Mexico
Directory of Mexican Consulates Abroad
Directory and details of Mexican Consulates situated around the world
Make Sure You Know Who’s Renting Your Mexican Home
A Mexican law empowers authorities to seize your home if it’s suspected that the property was obtained illicitly or if it’s being used for illegal activities
Time Limits on Mexico Visitor Visas and Residency Permits
Discover answers to common questions about time limits as well as exit/entry rules for Mexico visitor visas and residency permits
Smoke-Free Mexico Offers No Substitutes for Quitters
Ex-smokers and those trying to quit smoking can't find tobacco substitutes for sale in Mexico, and commercial import of 'vaping' products is banned
Don’t Risk a Fake Marriage for Residency in Mexico
A ‘marriage of convenience’ intended to secure legal residency is risky. Mexico’s INM has special checks in place to spot these applications
Practical Tips for Tying the Knot in Mexico
Six insider tips from a foreigner who married in Mexico about getting it right first time: a country where religion, partying, and bureaucratic procedures are taken seriously
Guide to Getting Married in Mexico
Getting Married: how to get married and celebrate your wedding in Mexico
Common Law Marriage in Mexico: Could it Affect You?
Not all Mexican states have ratified the law recognizing common-law marriage, so couples need to take affirmative action to protect their property
Mexico’s Strict Gun Laws
Mexico’s gun laws are similar to those in countries like the United Kingdom that do not allow possession of certain lethal firearms