Mexico Immigration

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

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’s UMA and Residency Qualification Criteria 2025

UMA is replacing Mexico's 'minimum wage' as a basis for official calculations. This article describes how it affects applications for legal residency.

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