Mexico’s Residency Cards Sport a New Contemporary Design
Mexico’s green and white residency cards are being updated with beige and burgundy color cards that include printed codes to make them easier for scanning
Mexico Visas & Immigration
Guides and articles about Mexican visas, legal residency, and immigration
Guides and articles about Mexican visas, legal residency, and immigration
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
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
Permanent Residency & Foreign-Plated Vehicles in Mexico
Recent reports highlight a changing pattern of enforcement related to the rules about Permanent Residents driving foreign-plated vehicles in Mexico
Mexico Residency in 2026: Tighter Criteria, Higher Fees
Qualifying for, and obtaining, legal residency in Mexico is becoming more difficult—and more expensive starting in 2026. This article describes the changes
Exchanging a Mexico Residency Visa for a Card
When your Mexico residency application is granted, a visa sticker is placed in your passport. This sticker needs to be exchanged for a residency card in Mexico.
FAQs: What is Mexico’s (Bio) CURP, and What is it Used For?
Mexico’s CURP is a unique identifying registration number assigned to every Mexican national and every foreign resident. This FAQ also covers the new Bio CURP
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
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
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
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
