Once upon a time Mexico City was known for all the wrong things – smog, crime, trash, and traffic. In recent years, however, it has grown in popularity. So let’s ask the question: is moving to Mexico City a good idea? In Part 1 of this blog we look at… Read More
Following our article on the family unity visa, here we outline how to apply for a Mexican passport for a child born in Mexico. This article is primarily intended for foreign parent(s) of a child born in Mexico. The applicants, including the minor, attend an appointment at a delegation of… Read More
If a child is born in Mexico to a non-Mexican parent, it entitles the parent to permanent residency. This residency is granted upon application. In this article we explain how to apply for permanent residency through your Mexican-born child. The Family Union Visa The family union visa is issued to… 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
Many people are unaware of the obligation to notify immigration of a change of employer as a resident. Notifications of changes to various personal statuses are obligatory. These include change of address, and change of civil status. In the case of change of employer, notification must take place within 90… Read More
“When I leave or enter Mexico, should I show my resident card at the airport?” Many clients ask me this, and my answer is always “YES”! You should always bring your passport and resident card when you travel in or out of Mexico. When You Leave Mexico When you depart,… Read More
Are you planning a trip to Mexico as a tourist for fewer than 180 days? If so, inform yourself and prepare well in advance regarding the documents required to enter Mexico, and other necessities. As a tourist entering the country, the maximum stay is 180 days. While in the past… Read More
In some cases, it is now possible to apply for temporary residency in Mexico via an expired tourist visa. Regularization of an expired document, in order to obtain temporary residency, is a new immigration procedure currently underway. Initially it was in response to many stranded tourists in Mexico due to… Read More
The National Migration Institute (IMN) has updated Mexican immigration fees for 2024. Below we have translated 2024’s fees of the most frequent procedures for your convenience. 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
Many clients often ask me the question “Do I need to learn Spanish when I move to Mexico?”. The answer is ‘no’. It’s not essential. Indeed, many services are provided in English and other languages. However, not all agents at immigration will speak English and documentation is in Spanish. So,… Read More