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
Mexico Visas & Immigration
Guides and articles about Mexican visas, legal residency, and immigration
Guides and articles about Mexican visas, legal residency, and immigration
Learn About Your Mexico Visitors Permit, FMM
Mexico offers visitor permits for visits and short business trips lasting 180 days or less to passport holders on its 'no visa required' list
Mexico Phasing Out Use of Paper Visitor Permits (FMM)
Mexico’s immigration service has begun to phase out use of paper versions of the FMM—the multi-purpose visitor permits and arrival form
Getting Documents Translated into Spanish for Use in Mexico
When you need to get foreign-issued documents translated into Spanish by an authorized translator for official filing Mexico, our associates can help
How to Bring a Foreign-Plated Car Into Mexico
This article describes the rules and procedures and key points you need to know when you plan to bring your foreign-plated car to Mexico
Get Assistance with Your Mexico Residency Procedure
When you need assistance and practical support with a Mexico residency application, renewal, or managing your existing residency—our associates can help
Appointments at Mexican Consulates & Immigration Offices
Learn about appointments at consulates and immigration offices when you're applying for residency in Mexico, or to file in relation to your existing residency
Get Accompanied Assistance at Mexico’s Immigration Office
When you have an immigration procedure to file in Mexico and would like accompanied assistance at the immigration office, our associates can help
Changes to Time Allowed in Mexico Using a Visitor Permit
The way visitors are admitted to Mexico is changing in regard to the amount of time granted to stay under auspice of a visitor permit (FMM)
How to Apply For Residency in Mexico — Detailed Summary
This article describes the steps to apply for legal residency in Mexico and also includes information about managing your residency status and card
Mexico Residency: Dealing with an Expired Residency Card
This article describes the procedures that exist for dealing with expired residency cards—whether you are inside or outside of Mexico on the card's expiry date
Qualifying for Legal Residency in Mexico in 2025
If you don't qualify for residency in Mexico using your monthly income or savings/investments balance, some alternative routes exist—this article describes them
