TEMPORARY MEXICO RESIDENCY

Firstly, the process for TR Mexico Card starts in a Mexican Consulate in the USA. Secondly, the Mexican Consulate issues a TR Mexico Visa for six months. Thirdly,  and most importantly,  you must exchange the TR Mexico Visa for the  TR Mexico  Card at the closest INM Immigration office where you will reside. 

Temporary Mexico Residency through Retirement/Pension or Employment Income

Who qualifies for Temporary Mexico Residency Visa?

• Retirees/Pensioners or employed applicants who  can prove a monthly net income of $3,275.00 with six consecutive banks statements before applying
• Applicants who can prove investments or bank accounts averaging $54,589.00,   per month,  for twelve consecutive months before applying  
• Applicants  with  Mexican Spouse or Children 
• Spouse or Children of   Temporary  or Permanent Mexico Resident Card Holders
• Applicants with job offers; by a Mexican Corporation or Small business
• Applicants who own Mexico Real Estate

Temporary Mexico Residency through Mexican Spouse or Temporary Resident Cardholder

• You can apply for Temporary Mexico Residency in any Mexican Consulate in the US and prove that you are married to a Mexican national or Temporary Resident Card Holder. Under this category, you will be granted a temporary residency for 1 or 2 years.
• If you apply through Mexican Spouse or  Temporary Resident Card Holder, the process can start directly at the INM Mexico Immigration office. If you choose this option, make sure you apostille and translate to  Spanish the marriage certificate. 
• Where do I apostille the marriage certificate? In the Secretary of State. Make sure you choose the one in the state you were married.
• Where do I translate the marriage certificate? In Mexico,  by a (CERTIFIED TRANSLATOR AKA PERITO TRADUCTOR. 

TR Mexico Card Eligibility Categories:

1. Through income
2. Through employment 
3. Through Mexican Spouse
4. Through TR  Card Holder Spouse

TR MEXICO CARD REQUIREMENTS THROUGH INCOME OR EMPLOYMENT AFTER THE VISA APPROVAL AT  THE MEXICAN CONSULATE:

• TR MEXICO VISA
• FMM FOR CANJE
• TR Mexico application
• TR Mexico Formato Basico supplemental application
• TR Mexico Petition Letter
• TR Mexico Government fees about $270.00 for one year

FAQs

How long is the process to obtain a  TR  Mexico  Card? In Tijuana, the Baja California INM office takes 1 to 5 days after the visa approval at the Mexican Consulate.

How much is the fee for TR  Mexico Card? About $270.00, US, for one year.

What is the difference between TR Mexico Card and TR  Mexico Visa? It is the same but requires two steps to acquire Temporary  Resident Status.