ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT MOVING TO MEXICO
Legal & Immigration Questions
Financial & Tax Questions
Driving in Mexico Questions
Practical & Process Questions
Mexico offers two main types of residency:
Temporary Residency (1–4 years, renewable, with work permit options) and Permanent Residency (indefinite stay, work allowed, no renewals needed).
Yes, common pathways include income requirements, retirement, family ties, employment, and more.
Monthly income or savings minimums (varies by consulate). https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/
Start the Process at a Mexican consulate.
Not always; often needs to be started outside Mexico.
Passport, proof of income, bank statements, photos, etc.
It can take anywhere from 1 week to 1 month, depending on the process.
Only with the correct permissions or visa category.
Usually 1 year initially, renewable up to 4 years.
Permanent residency is granted once, while temporary residency must be renewed each year for up to four years before qualifying for permanent residency.
We help with temporary residency, permanent residency, work permits, family reunification, citizenship, visa renewals, and immigration appointments in Mexico and in your country.
In many cases, yes. Most residency applications begin at a Mexican consulate outside Mexico. We can guide you through the correct process for your situation.
Yes. Depending on your immigration status, we may assist with renewals, canje, regularization, family unity applications, and other procedures.
Processing times vary depending on the immigration office and your case type. In Cozumel residency processes take several days depending on the immigration process.
Yes, we assist clients in both English and Spanish.