What do you need to know about the Mexico City immigration office? Mexico City (also CDMX, or Ciudad de Mexico in Spanish) is a popular destination for immigrants, especially digital nomads and remote workers. It has world-class facilities, yet a lower cost of living than other comparable North American cities.… 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… Read More
If you are considering starting your Mexican immigration journey, set yourself up for success before you begin! Based on years of experience as immigration facilitators, we share the most up-to-date tips to make the process easier – for you, and the various agents you’ll encounter. Understand Mexican Immigration Requirements Check… Read More
Booking a Mexican consulate appointment is usually the first, and one of the most important steps on the residency journey. It is not always a straightforward process. Depending on the consulate you use, availability and process for booking appointments varies. The conditions for residency may also vary according to immigration… 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
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