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
Guides and articles about Mexican visas, legal residency, and immigration
Guides and articles about Mexican visas, legal residency, and immigration
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 residency in Mexico using your income or savings has become more difficult. This article describes why—and what alternative routes exist
Our associates can assist to renew your existing residency card in Mexico, or to exchange qualifying temporary residency cards for permanent residency
There are some straightforward paperwork procedures to engage with when you arrive to, and depart from, Mexico. This article describes them
Our associates provide advice to apply for residency in Mexico and practical assistance as you make your way through the application process
When you're legally resident in Mexico, you'll need to actively manage your residency card and file notifications about certain changes in your circumstances
When you need to get foreign-issued documents translated into Spanish by an authorized translator for official filing Mexico, our associates can help
Some foreign-issued documents need to be Apostilled (Notarized) by your home country before you submit them for legal procedures in Mexico
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
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
Mexico offers visitor permits for visits and short business trips lasting 180 days or less to passport holders on its 'no visa required' list
A ‘marriage of convenience’ intended to secure legal residency is risky. Mexico’s INM has special checks in place to spot these applications