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
Mexico Visas & Immigration
Guides and articles about Mexican visas, legal residency, and immigration
Guides and articles about Mexican visas, legal residency, and immigration
Family Unit & Applications for Residency from Within Mexico
Most foreigners seeking residency in Mexico need to apply from abroad. There are exceptions—commonly 'Family Unit' applications—and this article describes them
Mexico’s Immigration Offices are Modernizing Procedures
Changes being rolled-out across Mexico's immigration offices are making residency-related procedures quicker to process and easier to complete
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
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
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
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
Learn About Your Mexico Visitors Permit, FMM
Mexico offers visitor permits for visits and short business trips lasting 180 days or less to passport holders on its 'no visa required' list
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.
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
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
