The first step for Temporary and Permanent Mexico Green Card applicants, is to apply for this visa in the nearest Mexican Consulate or Embassy where they reside. After the visa is approved and affixed to their passport they must complete the process in the corresponding Mexico INM office closer to their Mexico address, and exchange it for the Temporary or Permanent Mexico Green Card. The visa will be valid for 180 days which means they must start the process before it expires, otherwise will be voided.
STEPS TO OBTAIN MEXICO VISA:
- APPLY FOR TR OR PR MEXICO VISA IN THE MEXICAN CONSULATE OR EMBASSY IN US.
- VALIDATE AND STAMP THE MEXICO VISA AT THE BORDER OR AIRPORT AND OBTAIN AN FMM FORM FOR CANJE
- EXCHANGE THE VISA AND THE FMM FORM FOR CANJE FOR TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD IN THE CLOSEST INM IMMIGRATION OFFICE WHERE YOUR WILL LIVE.
TEMPORARY MEXICO RESIDENCY VISA STATUS: Applies to foreigners who intend to reside in Mexico, for more than 180 days and less than 4 years.
- Who qualify for Temporary Mexico Residency Visa?
- Applicants with Mexican Spouse or Children
- Spouse or Children of Temporary or Permanent Mexico Resident Card Holders.
- Applicants with job offer; by a Mexican Corporation or Small business
- Applicants who own Mexico, Real Estate
- Retirees/Pensioners or Employed applicants who can prove a monthly net income of $42,510.00, Pesos Mexico currency, via six consecutive banks statements prior applying.
- Applicants who can prove investments or bank accounts averaging of $708,500.00, Pesos, Mexico currency, per month, for twelve consecutive months prior applying.
TR MEXICO VISA/CARD FAQS:
- How much is the Temporary Mexico Resident Visa? $ 44.00, US
- Where do I apply for Temporary Mexico Visa? In the Mexican Consulates or Embassies of your country of origin
- How long is the estimated time of approval for Temporary Mexico Resident Visa in the Mexican Consulate? 1 to 10 business days
- How long is the duration of the Temporary Mexico Resident Visa? Six months to exchange it for a Temporary Mexico Resident Card
- How long is the Temporary Mexico Resident Card? 1 year when the year is up you have the option to renew it for 1, 2 or 3 years
- How much is the Temporary Mexico Resident Card? About $230.00, US for one year
- What is the difference between TR Mexico Visa and TR Mexico Card? Is the same but requires two steps to acquire Temporary Resident Status
PERMANENT MEXICO RESIDENCY VISA STATUS: Applies to foreigners who intend to reside in Mexico, indefinitely.
- Who qualify for Permanent Mexico Residency Visa?
- Applicants with Mexican Spouse or Children
- Spouse or Children of Permanent Mexico Resident Card Holders.
- Retirees/Pensioners applicants who can prove a monthly net income of $70,850.00, Pesos Mexico currency, via six consecutive banks statements prior applying.
- Applicants who can prove investments or bank accounts averaging of $2,834.000, Pesos, Mexico currency, per month, for twelve consecutive months prior applying.
- Applicants with four consecutive years as a Temporary Mexico Resident status
PR MEXICO VISA/CARD FAQS:
- What is the cost for Permanent Mexico Resident Visa? $44.00, US
- Where do I apply for Permanent Mexico Resident Visa? In the Mexican Consulates or Embassies of your country of origin
- How long is the estimated time of approval for Permanent Mexico Resident Visa in the Mexican consulate? 1 to 10 business days
- How long is the duration of the Permanent Mexico Resident visa? Six months to exchange it for Permanent Mexico Resident Card
- How long is the Permanent Mexico Resident Card? Lifetime renewals are not required
- How much is the Permanent Mexico Resident Card? About $280.00, US
- What is the difference between PR Mexico Visa and PR Mexico Card? Is the same but requires two steps to acquire Permanent Resident Status
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