Rights & Obligations When You Have Legal Residency in Mexico
When you hold temporary or permanent legal residency in Mexico, you also have certain rights and obligations. 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
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
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
Managing Your Resident Card & Residency Status in Mexico
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
RNE Procedure to Apply for Residency in Mexico is Closed
Under a former RNE procedure holders of an expired visitor permit could apply for residency in Mexico. The program was closed in May 2025.
Changes to Time Allowed in Mexico Using a Visitor Permit
The way visitors are admitted to Mexico is changing in regard to the amount of time granted to stay under auspice of a visitor permit (FMM)
How to Renew Your Mexico Residency Card (Permit)
Temporary residency cards are valid for 1 to 4 years and must be renewed to remain in Mexico. This article explains how to renew your resident card
FAQs: What is Mexico’s RFC, and What is it Used For?
The RFC is a registration number issued by Mexico’s tax collection agency, SAT. This FAQ describes what it is, how it’s used, and how to apply for it
FAQs: Mexico’s Visitor Visas and Visitor Permit, the FMM
These are the most frequently-asked questions we receive in relation to Mexico's visitor visas, and the visitor permit—updated regularly
Don’t Risk a Fake Marriage for Residency in Mexico
A ‘marriage of convenience’ intended to secure legal residency is risky. Mexico’s INM has special checks in place to spot these applications
How Busy is the US-Mexico Land Border?
The US-Mexico land border is the world’s busiest land crossing. Data reveal the colossal volume —and types— of crossings traversing the land border each year
Mexico Residency: Dealing with an Expired Residency Card
This article describes the procedures that exist for dealing with expired residency cards—whether you are inside or outside of Mexico on the card's expiry date
