Permanent Mexico Resident Card Process Simple. Clear. Done Right.
How the Process Works
1. Apply at a Mexican Consulate (USA)
Your application starts at a Mexican consulate in the U.S.
This is where your eligibility is approved.
2. Get Your Permanent Resident Visa
If approved, a Permanent Resident Visa is placed in your passport.
✔️ Valid for up to 6 months
✔️ Allows you to enter Mexico and finish the process
3. Get Your Permanent Resident Card (Canje)
After entering Mexico, you visit the INM immigration office near your new home.
✔️ The visa is exchanged for your Permanent Resident Card
✔️ This step is called canje
✔️ Your status is permanent — no renewals
Who Qualifies?
You may qualify through:
✔️ Retirement or pension income
✔️ Savings or investments
✔️ Marriage to a Mexican citizen
✔️ Marriage to a Permanent Resident
✔️ Mexican-born children
Retirement or Pension Income Requirements
You can qualify by showing financial stability, such as:
✔️ Monthly income: about $8,751.00 USD (last 6 months), or
✔️ Savings/investments: about $350,000.00 USD (12-month minimum)
(Amounts vary by consulate and exchange rate.)
Family-Based Permanent Residency
✔️ Married to a Mexican citizen
✔️ Married to a Permanent Resident
✔️ Parent of a Mexican-born child (any age)
📍 Many family cases can start directly in Mexico at the immigration office.
Fees & Timing
✔️ Government fee: about $754.00 USD (one-time, lifetime)
✔️ No renewals, no yearly fees
✔️ In Tijuana and Rosarito area
, the final card is often issued in one business day
Why Choose Permanent Residency?
✔️ Live in Mexico for life
✔️ Work legally if you choose
✔️ Travel in and out freely
✔️ No renewals, no stress
✔️ Ideal for retirees and long-term living
Get It Done Right the First Time
The rules vary by consulate and situation. Mistakes can cause delays or denials.
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