Residency in Mexico

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

RNE Procedure to Apply for Residency in Mexico is Closed

Under a former RNE procedure holders of an expired visitor permit could apply for residency in Mexico. The program was closed in May 2025.

How to Renew Your Mexico Residency Card (Permit)

Temporary residency cards are valid for 1 to 4 years and must be renewed to remain in Mexico. This article explains how to renew your resident card

FAQs: What is Mexico’s RFC, and What is it Used For?

The RFC is a registration number issued by Mexico’s tax collection agency, SAT. This FAQ describes what it is, how it’s used, and how to apply for it

Don’t Risk a Fake Marriage for Residency in Mexico

A ‘marriage of convenience’ intended to secure legal residency is risky. Mexico’s INM has special checks in place to spot these applications

Mexico’s UMA and Residency Qualification Criteria 2025

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