Residency in Mexico

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

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

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

Passport with Mexico Resident Visa and Residency Card

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

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

Assistance to Exchange Your Mexico Visa for a Residency Card

When you need assistance to exchange your residency visa sticker for a residency card when you arrive to Mexico, our associates can help

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

Mexico Announces Updated Guidelines for Visa Issuance

Mexico's new visa guidelines bring more digitalization to processes, and cite 'UMA' multiples for applicants using income or savings to qualify for residency