Making a Consulate Appointment For most Mexican immigration applications one must make an appointment at a Mexican consulate. Follow the steps below to do that directly with your chosen consulate or via the MiConsulado (formerly Mexitel) online appointment service. Direct contact Depending on the Mexican consulate you choose, you may… Read More
Are you a Mexican national, or temporary or permanent resident in Mexico? If so, you may be entitled to get a Mexican driver’s licence. In this article, we outline the general requirements in Playa del Carmen to get a Mexican driver’s licence for the first time. Therefore, do check with… Read More
Do you have a Mexican partner? Are you curious about getting married in Mexico, and how it affects residency? In this article, we outline the procedure to marry a Mexican in Mexico. Whether you are already a resident or wish to get residency in Mexico, in a heterosexual or same-sex… Read More
How to Get Permanent Residency in Mexico Permanent residency allows you to live indefinitely in Mexico, and it has many benefits. There are various ways to get permanent residency in Mexico; let’s review them. Take the direct route to permanent residency 1) For some applicants, it may be possible to… Read More
If you apply for Mexican residency, you must attend an appointment at a Mexican consulate. In this article, learn how to prepare for it, and what happens during and after your consulate appointment. Making a Mexican Consulate Appointment We advise that you make an appointment at the Mexican consulate that… Read More
There are now more digital nomads in Mexico than ever before. Retirees from the US and Canada have historically been the largest group of immigrants to the country. Since 2021 however, Mexico has been flooded with younger digital nomads and remote workers from all over the world. Why so many… Read More
The National Migration Institute (IMN) has updated Mexican immigration fees for 2025. For your convenience, below we have translated 2025’s fees for the most frequent procedures. Remember that some immigration procedures incur two or three fees, and others, just one. That is, the paperwork can have a cost, as can… Read More
Is same-sex marriage legal in Mexico, and recognized for immigration in all states? Many of our clients from the gay community ask us when applying for residency in Mexico: Is same-sex marriage legal in Mexico? Is it recognized for the purposes of residency? The answer is YES! Mexico City was… 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
If you’re thinking of applying for temporary or permanent residency in Mexico, it can help to know the pros and cons of each procedure. In this article, we outline what to consider before initiating a Mexican immigration application.