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 Visas & Immigration
Guides and articles about Mexican visas, legal residency, and immigration
Guides and articles about Mexican visas, legal residency, and immigration
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Legal Residency in Mexico and Your Lifestyle Plans
The type of Mexico residency permit you apply for depends on your lifestyle and intentions. Here are some typical situations and how they influence choices
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
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
