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 Visas & Immigration
Guides and articles about Mexican visas, legal residency, and immigration
Guides and articles about Mexican visas, legal residency, and immigration
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 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
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
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.
Guide to Mexican Visas, Residency and Immigration
Guide to the Mexican immigration: for visits to Mexico, and those seeking legal residency including retirement, working, or Mexican citizenship
Mexico Entry Requirements—For Leisure, Business or Residency
This guide explains what you need to know about entry requirements when you are visiting Mexico for leisure, for business, or to take up residency
Mexico-US Land Border Opening to Vaccinated Visitors
A two-stage reopening program of the Mexico-US land border will require all visitors to the United States to be fully vaccinated
Documents Required for Travel and Entry to Mexico
A reminder about the documentation that is required for travel and entry to Mexico whether you are visiting or resident here
Mexico’s 2020 Census Reveals an Increase in Foreign-born Residents
Mexico’s latest census reveals insights about the country’s changing population trends, including a rise in the number of foreign-born residents living here
Covid and Expiring Mexico Visitor and Residency Permits
Advice for holders of Mexico Visitor Permits, Residency Visas, and expiring (expired) Residency Cards during Covid travel restrictions
