Mexico Immigration

Legal Residency in Mexico: Residency-Related Fees for 2024

Learn about the 2024 fees when you apply for residency-related permits or a change in the status of your legal residency in Mexico

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)

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

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

Learn About Your Mexico Visitors Permit, FMM

Mexico offers visitor permits for visits and short business trips lasting 180 days or less to passport holders on its 'no visa required' list

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

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

How Busy is the US-Mexico Land Border?

The US-Mexico land border is the world’s busiest land crossing. Data reveal the colossal volume —and types— of crossings traversing the land border each 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