Mexico Immigration

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

How to Import Your Household Goods to Mexico

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

Time Limits on Mexico Visitor Visas and Residency Permits

Discover answers to common questions about time limits as well as exit/entry rules for Mexico visitor visas and residency permits

Procedures for Entering and Leaving Mexico

There are some straightforward paperwork procedures to engage with when you arrive to, and depart from, Mexico. This article describes them

Mexico Immigration Assistance

Our associates provide advice to apply for residency in Mexico and practical assistance as you make your way through the application process

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Getting Your Documents Apostilled (Notarized) for Mexico

Some foreign-issued documents need to be Apostilled (Notarized) by your home country before you submit them for legal procedures in Mexico

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The Visas You Need for Doing Volunteer Work in Mexico

You can use a visitor permit to volunteer in Mexico provided the work is non-lucrative. This article describes what visa types you need to volunteer in Mexico

Legal Residency in Mexico: Residency-Related Fees for 2025

Learn about the 2025 fees when you apply for residency-related permits or a change in the status of your legal residency in Mexico

Residency in Mexico via Marriage or Common-Law Partnership

Learn about the rules which underpin residency status as the spouse or common-law partner of a Mexican national or existing foreign legal resident in Mexico