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
Articles and updated information about seeking and obtaining legal residency in Mexico
Articles and updated information about seeking and obtaining legal residency in Mexico
Most foreigners seeking residency in Mexico need to apply from abroad. There are exceptions—commonly 'Family Unit' applications—and this article describes them
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
Changes being rolled-out across Mexico's immigration offices are making residency-related procedures quicker to process and easier to complete
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
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
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
A ‘marriage of convenience’ intended to secure legal residency is risky. Mexico’s INM has special checks in place to spot these applications
Guide to the Mexican immigration: for visits to Mexico, and those seeking legal residency including retirement, working, or Mexican citizenship
A reminder about the documentation that is required for travel and entry to Mexico whether you are visiting or resident here
The 2020 Mexico Immigration Guide is published, fully revised and updated, and available as a free eBook
The 2019 Mexico Immigration Guide is published, and it's now a free eBook
The Mexico Immigration Guide has been revised and fully-updated for 2018