The first step for Temporary and Permanent Mexico Resident applicants is to apply for this visa at the nearest Mexican Consulate or Embassy where they reside. Then, after the visa is approved and affixed to their passport, they must complete the process in the Mexico INM office closer to their Mexico address and exchange it for a Temporary or Permanent Mexico Green Card. The visa will be valid for 180 days, meaning they must start the process before it expires; otherwise, it will be voided.
STEPS TO OBTAIN MEXICO VISA:
- APPLY FOR TR OR PR MEXICO VISA AT THE MEXICAN CONSULATE OR EMBASSY IN THE 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: This applies to foreigners who intend to reside in Mexico for more than 180 days and less than four years.
- Who qualifies for Temporary Mexico Residency Visa?
- Applicants with Mexican Spouse or Children
- Spouse or Children of Temporary or Permanent Mexico Resident Card Holders.
- Applicants with a 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 bank statements before applying.
- Applicants who can prove investments or bank accounts averaging $708,500.00, Pesos, Mexico currency, per month, for twelve consecutive months before applying.
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 a 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 can 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? It is the same but requires two steps to acquire Temporary Resident Status.
PERMANENT MEXICO RESIDENCY VISA STATUS: This applies to foreigners who intend to reside in Mexico indefinitely.
- Who qualifies for Permanent Mexico Residency Visa?
- Applicants with Mexican Spouse or Children
- Spouses 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 bank statements before applying.
- Applicants who can prove investments or bank accounts averaging $2,834.000, Pesos, Mexico currency, per month, for twelve consecutive months before applying.
- Applicants with four consecutive years as a Temporary Mexico Resident status
FAQS:
- What is the cost of a 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 approval time for a 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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