FAQs: Obtaining Residency in Mexico via ‘Economic Solvency’
The most frequently-asked questions (and answers) about applying for residency in Mexico based on 'economic solvency'—using income or savings/investments
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
Principal Routes to Obtaining Legal Residency in Mexico
This article describes principal routes foreigners take to apply for legal residency in Mexico, with references to additional information and helpful resources
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
Time Limits on Mexico Visitor Visas and Residency Permits
Discover answers to common questions about time limits as well as exit/entry rules for Mexico visitor visas and residency permits
Procedures for Entering and Leaving Mexico
There are some straightforward paperwork procedures to engage with when you arrive to, and depart from, Mexico. This article describes them
Managing Your Resident Card & Residency Status in Mexico
When you're legally resident in Mexico, you'll need to actively manage your residency card and file notifications about certain changes in your circumstances
Getting Your Documents Apostilled (Notarized) for Mexico
Some foreign-issued documents need to be Apostilled (Notarized) by your home country before you submit them for legal procedures in Mexico
Legal Residency in Mexico: Residency-Related Fees for 2025
Learn about the 2025 fees when you apply for residency-related permits or a change in the status of your legal residency in Mexico
Mexican Citizenship: Becoming Naturalized in Mexico
If you’re in Mexico for the long-haul, you might choose to take your residency status to the next level: becoming a Naturalized Mexican citizen
The Practicalities of Living Part of the Year in Mexico
There has always been a contingent of foreign residents who live in Mexico part-time, usually between late fall and early spring of the following 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
