FAQs: Mexico’s Residency Visas and Residency Cards
These are the most frequently-asked questions we receive about Mexico’s temporary and permanent residency visas and residency cards—updated regularly
Residency in Mexico
Articles and updated information about seeking and obtaining legal residency in Mexico
Articles and updated information about seeking and obtaining legal residency in Mexico
Getting Documents Translated into Spanish for Use in Mexico
When you need to get foreign-issued documents translated into Spanish by an authorized translator for official filing Mexico, our associates can help
Appointments at Mexican Consulates & Immigration Offices
Learn about appointments at consulates and immigration offices when you're applying for residency in Mexico, or to file in relation to your existing residency
Get Assistance with Your Mexico Residency Procedure
When you need assistance and practical support with a Mexico residency application, renewal, or managing your existing residency—our associates can help
How to Import Your Household Goods to Mexico
A procedure exists for residents and Mexican passport holders to import household goods to Mexico free of customs duties. This article describes the process
Get Accompanied Assistance at Mexico’s Immigration Office
When you have an immigration procedure to file in Mexico and would like accompanied assistance at the immigration office, our associates can help
How to Apply For Residency in Mexico — Detailed Summary
This article describes the steps to apply for legal residency in Mexico and also includes information about managing your residency status and card
Qualifying for Legal Residency in Mexico in 2026
If you don't qualify for residency in Mexico using your monthly income or savings/investments balance, some alternative routes exist—this article describes them
Mexico Immigration Guide 2026 — Continually Updated
Complete and continuously-updated guide about about Mexico immigration, including visas, rules, applications, and procedures for legal residency in Mexico
Financial Criteria for Legal Residency in Mexico 2026
This guide describes the routes and financial criteria required to qualify for legal residency in Mexico under the auspice of 'economic solvency'
Mexico Residency in 2026: Tighter Criteria, Higher Fees
Qualifying for, and obtaining, legal residency in Mexico is becoming more difficult—and more expensive starting in 2026. This article describes the changes
Proof of Address when Filing Mexico Residency Procedures
Immigration offices in some Mexican states have started to routinely ask applicants for evidence of a residential address in Mexico
