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
Guides and articles about Mexican visas, legal residency, and immigration
Guides and articles about Mexican visas, legal residency, and immigration
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
When you need assistance and practical support with a Mexico residency application, renewal, or managing your existing residency—our associates can help
This article describes the steps to apply for legal residency in Mexico and also includes information about managing your residency status and card
This guide describes the routes and financial criteria required to qualify for legal residency in Mexico under the auspice of 'economic solvency'
Permanent Residents can't get a Temporary Import Permit (TIP) for their vehicles; however, drivers don't need a TIP if their vehicle remains in a Free Zone
Qualifying for, and obtaining, legal residency in Mexico is becoming more difficult—and more expensive starting in 2026. This article describes the changes
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.
Mexico’s immigration service has begun to phase out use of paper versions of the FMM—the multi-purpose visitor permits and arrival form
When you need to get foreign-issued documents translated into Spanish by an authorized translator for official filing Mexico, our associates can help
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
Complete and continuously-updated guide about about Mexico immigration, including visas, rules, applications, and procedures for legal residency in Mexico
Time scales to exchange your residency visa for a card vary by location, and you need to allow enough time for your legal residency application to be completed