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
Mexico Visas & Immigration
Guides and articles about Mexican visas, legal residency, and immigration
Guides and articles about Mexican visas, legal residency, and immigration
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
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
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'
Mexico Announces Updated Guidelines for Visa Issuance
Mexico's new visa guidelines bring more digitalization to processes, and cite 'UMA' multiples for applicants using income or savings to qualify for residency
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
Time Scales for Obtaining Mexico Residency Visas and Cards
When you're applying for residency in Mexico, you will need to take typical time scales into account for processing your visa and residency card
FAQs: Obtaining Residency in Mexico via ‘Economic Solvency’
The most frequently-asked questions (and answers) about applying for residency in Mexico based on 'economic solvency'—using income or savings/investments
Principal Routes to Obtaining Legal Residency in Mexico
This article describes principal routes foreigners take to apply for legal residency in Mexico, with references to additional information and helpful resources
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 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
Get Assistance to Renew Your Mexico Residency Card
Our associates can assist to renew your existing residency card in Mexico, or to exchange qualifying temporary residency cards for permanent residency
