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Why Are Digital Nomads Flocking to Mexico?

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

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How Much Are Mexican Immigration Fees in 2025?

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?

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

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How to Change from Temporary to Permanent Resident as a Spouse or Partner in Mexico

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

How to Get Temporary or Permanent Residency for Spouses and Partners

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

Getting Temporary and Permanent Residency in Mexico – Mighty Buffalo Podcast with Adriana Vela

In this Mighty Buffalo podcast, Adriana Vela talks about Getting Temporary and Permanent Residency in Mexico.  Mighty Buffalo is a brand that promotes travel for cultural awareness, with a focus on Mexico. Host Travis Scott Luther interviews Adriana on questions that he commonly encounters from his followers. Topics covered in… Read More

Adriana Vela on Expats Like Us Podcast

Navigating Mexican Residency and Immigration in 2024 – Podcast Interview

In this article we share a recent interview with Adriana Vela on navigating Mexican residency and immigration in 2024. The interview is part of a podcast series from Expats Like Us: Life in Mexico ‒  a popular YouTube channel. An Argentinian national, Adriana has been a resident in Mexico herself… Read More