Mexico Immigration, Legal Residency, and Visas FAQs
The most frequently-asked questions we receive in relation to Mexico immigration, visas, and legal residency—updated regularly
Residency in Mexico
Exchanging a Mexico Residency Visa for a Card
When your Mexico residency application is granted, a visa sticker is placed in your passport. This sticker needs to be exchanged for a residency card in Mexico.
Temporary and Permanent Residency in Mexico
Whether you apply for temporary or permanent residency in Mexico will likely depend on your lifestyle intentions and your level of income or savings
Mexico Offers Special Residency Procedure
If you hold an immigration document that expired before Jan 1, 2020, you can apply for temporary residency in Mexico under a special procedure
Download the 2021 Mexico Immigration Guide
The 2021 Mexico Immigration Guide has been fully revised and updated. The most complete guide to Mexican visas and residency permits is a free eBook
180 Days: Living Part-time in Mexico
There is a growing trend among foreign residents worldwide, including those in Mexico: staying home for six months
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
Mexico Entry Requirements
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
2020 Mexico Immigration Guide is Published as Free eBook
The 2020 Mexico Immigration Guide is published, fully revised and updated, and available as a free eBook
2019 Mexico Immigration Guide is Published as Free eBook
The 2019 Mexico Immigration Guide is published, and it's now a free eBook