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
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
We know our readers have a lot of questions on how to import a car to Mexico. So, while importation of vehicles is not an immigration issue, but rather a customs matter, here are the basics. The process of importation of cars into Mexico can vary depending on many factors:… Read More
These days, not only retirees want to live in Mexico, but younger generations also want to relocate here. Younger generations come without a pension however, and usually seek employment in Mexico. Therefore, they will need a Mexican work visa (permit). In order to legally work, you can obtain a Mexican… Read More
The National Migration Institute (IMN) has updated Mexican immigration fees for 2021. Below, we have translated 2021’s fees for your convenience. Remember that some immigration procedures incur two fees, and others, just one. That is, the paperwork processing can have a cost, as can the issue of a document. Therefore,… Read More
Will 2021 be the year you move to Mexico? No-one needs any reminding that 2020 has been a difficult year. It has been a year that has forced us to re-evaluate our priorities and live in different ways: with restricted movement, more online presence, and with lots of patience. … Read More