Comments on: Rights & Obligations When You Have Legal Residency in Mexico

By: Princie

Princie — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:25:31 +0000

In reply to Mexperience. Ok, thanks!

By: Mexperience

Mexperience — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:19:07 +0000

In reply to Princie.

Hi,

Article 164 of Mexico’s Immigration Law includes this statement:
“Los titulares de las condiciones de estancia de visitante por razones humanitarias y de residente permanente cuentan implícitamente con permiso de trabajo.”

By: Princie

Princie — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:05:12 +0000

In reply to John Vanover.

In relation to the permanent residency visa through the ‘family reunification’ route, can you confirm if the permanent residency visa includes the right to work? The information seems to contradict what is written here: https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/espana/?option=com_content&view=article&id=512

Thanks!

By: Nancy C Glanz

Nancy C Glanz — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:16:19 +0000

In reply to Jerry Wilhite. I am a permanent of Mexico. I am a citizen of the United Staes. I am trying to find out if I can stay beyond 180 days with no consequences from the Us immigration or any agency of the United States. I know there is no problem with Mexico, but does the United States require me to return in 180 days? I have been trying to find an answer and I have until June 23, 2025 before I have to leave. Thank you very much. Nancy G.

By: Mexperience

Mexperience — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 23:42:51 +0000

In reply to Xander. Hi Xander, we've added a note to the article about the import of personal household goods (with link to a related article). The time restrictions for residency card holders are already cited in the article.

By: Xander

Xander — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:02:49 +0000

Jerry,

What are the import restrictions for Permanent Residents? And as a followup, what’s the time restrictions???

By: Jerry Wilhite

Jerry Wilhite — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 23:12:30 +0000

In reply to maria. Maria, I am curious as well. I have missed the time frame for both address change and mairage status. I know fines can be imposed but not sure how much or if there can be other penalties. Hopefully someone wiyh first hsnd knowledge will reply. Jerry

By: maria

maria — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:47:11 +0000

Hi Just curious as to what the consequences are for failure to notify change of address/employer for a permanant resident? Thank you

By: Mexperience

Mexperience — Tue, 28 May 2024 18:01:17 +0000

In reply to Jerry.

Hello Jerry,
We’ve heard that SOME airports are no longer asking foreign residents to register their departure, but many still do.

In any event, if you forgot, when you get back show your residency card and explain the situation to the immigration official. They might ask for some proof of your departure date, so take your flight receipt with you.

The most important thing is not to re-enter Mexico as a tourist.

See this article for details about procedures
https://www.mexperience.com/entering-and-leaving-mexico/

By: Jerry

Jerry — Tue, 28 May 2024 00:43:02 +0000

What are the consequences of not registering your departure when travelling by air? I didn’t know this was required after having received my residency card during my last trip.

By: John Vanover

John Vanover — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 23:56:44 +0000

Great article. Thank you

By: Cyndia

Cyndia — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 01:40:19 +0000

Thanks for your excellent, clearly written and useful article.