Legal Residency in Mexico: Residency-Related Fees for 2026
Learn about the 2026 fees when you apply for residency-related permits or a change in the status of your legal residency in Mexico
Mexico Visas & Immigration
Guides and articles about Mexican visas, legal residency, and immigration
Guides and articles about Mexican visas, legal residency, and immigration
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mexican Citizenship: Becoming Naturalized in Mexico
If you’re in Mexico for the long-haul, you might choose to take your residency status to the next level: becoming a Naturalized Mexican citizen
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
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)
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
