Residency in Mexico

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

Official Stamp being applied to a document

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

Mexico Temporary and Permanent Resident Cards

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

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

Mexico’s UMA & Residency Qualification Criteria 2026

UMA replaced Mexico's 'minimum wage' as a basis for official calculations. This article describes how it affects applications for legal residency.

Changes to Time Allowed in Mexico Using a Visitor Permit

The way visitors are admitted to Mexico is changing in regard to the amount of time granted to stay under auspice of a visitor permit (FMM)

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

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

Mexico Residency: Dealing with an Expired Residency Card

This article describes the procedures that exist for dealing with expired residency cards—whether you are inside or outside of Mexico on the card's expiry date