Mexico Visas & Immigration

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

These are the most frequently-asked questions we receive about Mexico’s temporary and permanent residency visas and residency cards—updated regularly

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

The most frequently-asked questions (and answers) about applying for residency in Mexico based on 'economic solvency'—using income or savings/investments

This article describes principal routes foreigners take to apply for legal residency in Mexico, with references to additional information and helpful resources

When you have an immigration procedure to file in Mexico and would like accompanied assistance at the immigration office, our associates can help

A procedure exists for residents and Mexican passport holders to import household goods to Mexico free of customs duties. This article describes the process

Immigration offices in some Mexican states have started to routinely ask applicants for evidence of a residential address in Mexico

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

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 offers visitor permits for visits and short business trips lasting 180 days or less to passport holders on its 'no visa required' list

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