From September 2024, an online appointment system is in use for all Mexican immigration offices. Until now, one had to go to the office in person to book an appointment. Book an INM Appointment Online The new local online appointment system is for most immigration procedures. Procedures include canjes, temporary… Read More
What Is a CURP Number? If you live in Mexico and perform any administrative tasks, you will no doubt be asked for a CURP number. A CURP number is a unique code which identifies all Mexican citizens and residents. CURP stands for Clave Única de Registro de Población in Spanish,… Read More
Pet owners are often reluctant to leave their pets behind when traveling. Fortunately for those who wish to import their pets to Mexico from the US and Canada, restrictions were eased a few years ago. If you import pets to Mexico from outside North America, you will have more requirements… Read More
Are you considering moving from Europe to Mexico? You’re not the only one. When the pandemic began, Immigration to Mexico in Playa del Carmen saw a huge increase in requests from all over the world. Previously, immigrants requesting temporary and permanent residency were 90% from the US and Canada. While… Read More
Getting residency in Mexico as a retiree is becoming an attractive option for more and more people. Since the pandemic, Mexico has seen a rise in people choosing the country as their new home. They may be attracted by the lower cost of living, good weather, rich culture or easy… Read More
A question we often receive is, ‘How do I change from temporary to permanent resident as a spouse/partner?’. While it is possible to get permanent residency immediately in a few cases, the standard is to get temporary first and then apply for permanent status. The exceptions are in which you… Read More
Residency in Mexico is possible via many routes. In this article, however, we look at temporary and permanent residency for spouses and partners. Its name is residency for family unity (Residencia Por Vinculo Familiar) Residency for spouses and partners You can apply for this if your spouse or partner is… Read More
We’ve published a lot of articles on this site about the different types of Mexican residency. However, many people have been asking for all the information condensed. So here it is. If intending to stay in Mexico for longer than 180 days, it is advisable to apply for residency. There… Read More
Once a fishing village with dirt roads and a few palapa beach bars, Playa del Carmen is now a major worldwide destination for tourism and immigration. Many immigrants from the USA or Canada choose Playa del Carmen as their new home. What makes this Riviera Maya destination so attractive –… Read More
Immigration to Mexico from the US, Canada and other locations, such as Argentina, is increasing. Mexico’s immigrant population is diverse and everyone has their own reasons for doing it. For some, it’s more about leaving their old lives behind in their home country. For others, Mexico specifically, is an attractive… Read More