Mexico Visas & Immigration
Explore 8 visa and residency pathways for Mexico, with requirements, costs, and processing times.
Temporary Resident for Remote Work
Show stable foreign income (commonly about US$2,600+ per month over the last 6 months) or sufficient savings. Applied for at a Mexican consulate abroad, then exchanged for a resident card after entry.
Family Unit Residency
A family relationship with a Mexican citizen or resident (spouse, child, parent). Spouses and children of Mexican citizens can obtain temporary and then permanent residency through family ties.
Permanent Resident Visa
Proof of a regular monthly income of roughly US$7,400 or savings of about US$300,000, family ties to a Mexican citizen or resident, or four years held as a temporary resident.
Retirement (Rentista) Residency
Proof of stable monthly income from pensions or investments, or significant savings, meeting the consulate's economic-solvency thresholds. A popular route for retirees; leads to temporary and then permanent residency.
Student Visa (Temporary Resident Student)
An acceptance letter from a recognized Mexican educational institution, proof of sufficient funds or a scholarship, and application at a Mexican consulate abroad before travelling.
Temporary Resident Visa
Proof of monthly income (commonly around US$4,400) or sufficient savings, applied for at a Mexican consulate abroad.
Visitor Permit (FMM)
A valid passport for tourism, business meetings or short visits of up to 180 days. No work authorisation. Many nationalities are visa-exempt; others require a consular visitor visa before travel.
Work Visa (Permiso para Trabajar)
A Mexican employer files an offer with the National Immigration Institute (INM). Once authorized, you collect a temporary resident visa with work permission at a consulate, then register in Mexico.
This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Rules change, always verify on the official government site before applying.