What to Do if You Have an Emergency and Must Leave Mexico Before Your Residency Is Confirmed? You have an emergency and must leave Mexico. However, your canje, residency renewal or change of condition procedure is still in progress. In this article we explain what to do If you want… Read More
From mid-July 2021, an online appointment system will be in use for the local Playa del Carmen immigration office. Until now, one had to go to the office in person to book an appointment. The immigration online appointment system is already active for Mexico City and Chiapas offices. The new… Read More
Sometimes it is necessary for a child to leave Mexico alone or accompanied by someone who isn’t a parent/guardian. Is it possible? Yes. However, under a few conditions. The SAM form allows minors (citizens or residents) to travel out of Mexico alone or with a third party. Use the SAM Form… Read More
It is now possible to apply for temporary residency in Mexico via an expired tourist visa. Regularization of expired document (for temporary residency) is a new immigration procedure currently underway. Apparently, it is in response to many stranded tourists in Mexico due to the pandemic, who want to stay here.… Read More
There are several steps between getting your visa at a Mexican consulate abroad and receiving your resident card in Mexico. Read on for a summary. Arrival in Mexico Once arrived in Mexico with your new visa, you have 30 days to begin the procedure to obtain your resident card. You… Read More
Do I Have to Stay in Mexico While My Residency Is Being Processed? All About the Exit Permit This is a very common question, and one we have commented on in other blogs. The answer to the question is that it is preferable that you stay. However, it is not… Read More
You had a successful meeting at the consulate and got the Mexican visa in your passport. Congratulations! In this article, we answer the most common questions about the next steps to obtaining your resident’s card. How long can I wait before I have to enter Mexico with my visa? In… Read More
In this article, we answer the questions about relocating to Mexico that we get asked most often by our clients. If you can’t find the information you need here, then check out our other blog posts, or get in touch. Is it advisable to get residency when relocating to Mexico?… Read More
Playa del Carmen Immigration Office or INM Office (Instituto Nacional de Migracion): this is where you will process your residency application, if you are moving there. In this article we tell you all you need to know about the office. Playa del Carmen Immigration Office Procedures You can process the… Read More
Pet owners are often reluctant to leave their pets behind when travelling. Fortunately for those who wish to import their pets to Mexico from the US and Canada, restrictions were recently eased. If you import pets to Mexico from outside North America, you will have more requirements to meet. Note… Read More