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
Residency in Mexico
Articles and updated information about seeking and obtaining legal residency in Mexico
Articles and updated information about seeking and obtaining legal residency in Mexico
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
Legal Residency in Mexico: Residency-Related Fees for 2025
Learn about the 2025 fees when you apply for residency-related permits or a change in the status of your legal residency in Mexico
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
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
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
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
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
Residency in Mexico via Marriage or Common-Law Partnership
Learn about the rules which underpin residency status as the spouse or common-law partner of a Mexican national or existing foreign legal resident in Mexico
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
