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Mexico

Where vibrant culture, affordable living, and warm hospitality meet just south of the border.

Mexico Visa Guide

7 visa options for moving to Mexico. From tourist visas to permanent residency and citizenship.

Tourist Visas

Tourist Visa (FMM)

Visitor permit for tourism, business visits, or short-term stays up to 180 days

Immediate at entryAs stamped (up to 180 days)

Path to PRPath to Citizenship

Temporary Residency

Temporary Residency (Residente Temporal)

Renewable 1-4 year residency for those meeting financial requirements, with pathway to permanent status

Consulate: 2-10 business days; INM canje: 2-4 weeks1 year initial; renewals available for 1, 2, or 3 years (4 years maximum total)

Path to PRPath to CitizenshipRenewable

Family Unity Visa (Visa por Unidad Familiar)

Residency through marriage to Mexican citizen or having Mexican-born children

2-4 weeksTemporary (marriage initial) or Permanent (child)

Path to PRPath to CitizenshipRenewable

Work Visas

Work Visa (Residente Temporal con Permiso de Trabajo)

Employer-sponsored temporary residency with work authorization for those employed by Mexican companies

1-2 months total (employer process + consulate + INM)1 year initial; renewable up to 4 years

Path to PRPath to CitizenshipRenewable

Investor Visas

Investor Visa (Residente Temporal por Actividad de Inversión)

Residency through significant real estate purchase or business investment in Mexico

1-3 months1-4 years (Temporary Residency)

Path to PRPath to CitizenshipRenewable

Student Visas

Student Visa (Residente Temporal Estudiante)

Temporary residency for enrolled students at SEP-registered Mexican educational institutions

2-4 weeksLength of studies

Path to PRPath to CitizenshipRenewable

Permanent Residency

Permanent Residency (Residente Permanente)

Indefinite residency with full work rights for retirees, high-income earners, or those completing 4 years temporary residency

2-4 weeks at INMPermanent (no expiration for adults); 4-year renewals for minors

Path to PRPath to Citizenship

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