FAQs: Mexico’s Residency Visas and Residency Cards
These are the most frequently-asked questions we receive about Mexico’s temporary and permanent residency visas and residency cards—updated regularly
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
Mexico Immigration Assistance
Our associates provide advice to apply for residency in Mexico and practical assistance as you make your way through the application process
Financial Criteria for Legal Residency in Mexico 2025
This guide describes the routes and financial criteria required to qualify for legal residency in Mexico in 2025 under the auspice of 'economic solvency'
Mexico Announces Updated Guidelines for Visa Issuance
Mexico's new visa guidelines bring more digitalization to processes, and cite 'UMA' multiples for applicants using income or savings to qualify for residency
Online Appointments at Mexico’s Immigration Offices
Mexico's immigration offices provide an online appointment-booking system for applicants who need to file common immigration procedures
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
Qualifying for Legal Residency in Mexico in 2025
If you don't qualify for residency in Mexico using your monthly income or savings/investments balance, some alternative routes exist—this article describes them
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
Get Assistance to Renew Your Mexico Residency Card
Our associates can assist to renew your existing residency card in Mexico, or to exchange qualifying temporary residency cards for permanent residency
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
Exchanging a Mexico Residency Visa for a Card
When your Mexico residency application is granted, a visa sticker is placed in your passport. This sticker needs to be exchanged for a residency card in Mexico.
