Legal Residency in Mexico and Your Lifestyle Plans
The type of Mexico residency permit you apply for depends on your lifestyle and intentions. Here are some typical situations and how they influence choices
Mexico Visas & Immigration
Guides and articles about Mexican visas, legal residency, and immigration
Guides and articles about Mexican visas, legal residency, and immigration
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
Replacing Your Lost or Damaged Mexico Residency Card
If you discover that your Mexico residency card is lost, or it becomes damaged beyond use, you'll need to enter a special process to request a replacement card
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 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
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
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.
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
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
Do I Need a Visa to Visit Mexico?
Do you need a visa to visit Mexico? This article explains who —and who does not— need to apply for a visa before traveling to Mexico
Time Scales to Exchange a Mexico Residency Visa for a Card
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
