Replacing Your Lost or Damaged Mexico Residency Card
If you discover that your Mexico residency card is lost, or it becomes damaged beyond use, you'll need to enter a special process to request a replacement card
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
Get Assistance to Renew Your Mexico Residency Card
Our associates can assist to renew your existing residency card in Mexico, or to exchange qualifying temporary residency cards for permanent residency
Mexico’s Residency Cards Sport a New Contemporary Design
Mexico’s green and white residency cards are being updated with beige and burgundy color cards that include printed codes to make them easier for scanning
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.
Mexico Phasing Out Use of Paper Visitor Permits (FMM)
Mexico’s immigration service has begun to phase out use of paper versions of the FMM—the multi-purpose visitor permits and arrival form
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
Time Scales to Exchange a Mexico Residency Visa for a Card
Time scales to exchange your residency visa for a card vary by location, and you need to allow enough time for your legal residency application to be completed
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
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
Applying for Permanent Residency in Mexico as a Couple
When you apply for Permanent Residency in Mexico as a couple, the dependent spouse/partner will only be offered Temporary Residency to begin with
Making Residency Applications at a Mexican Consulate
Most applications for residency in Mexico begin at a Mexican Consulate. Learn about choosing a consulate, requesting an appointment, and attending the interview
