Readers ask: How Do You Get A Visa To Live In Mexico?

The application process for a Permanent Resident Visa for Mexico is as follows:

1. Contact a Mexico embassy to set up an appointment.
2. Complete the Mexico Visa Application Form.
3. Collect the required documents.
4. Submit the application and pay the visa fee.
5. Wait for the visa to be processed.
6. Pick up your passport.

Can US citizen legally live in Mexico?

As an American, you can stay in Mexico for six months (or 180 days) at a time with a “visitor’s visa ” — everyone over age 16 who travels to Mexico with a US passport automatically enjoys this option. However, if you do plan to stay for longer than six months, the visa process in Mexico is fairly easy to navigate.

How much money do you need to get residency in Mexico?

The minimum investment required about US$150,000 if Minimum Salary multiples are applied and about US$100,000 if UMA is applied. Contact a Mexican consulate or request our Mexico Immigration Assistance Service for further advice and procedures about this route to legal residency.

What are the requirements to move to Mexico?

Permanent Residence visa (Visa de Residente Permanente)

• Have close family in Mexico.
• Show adequate income if you wish to retire in Mexico.
• Have lived 4 consecutive years under a temporary residence permit.
• Have lived 2 consecutive years under a temporary residence permit while married to a citizen.

Can I live in Mexico as a permanent resident?

A lawful permanent resident (LPR) may be permitted to live in Canada or Mexico and commute to the United States for work while maintaining LPR status.

Can I just move to Mexico?

You can also visit Mexico from the US without a visa, which is a good option if you want to get a taste of the country without committing entirely. If you’re decided on living in Mexico for the long haul you can apply for a temporary-residency visa while in the US.

How can I live permanently in Mexico?

To apply for and be granted a permanent resident visa, the applicants must:

1. have certain close family connections in Mexico, or.
2. apply for retirement status and prove they have sufficient monthly income (or substantial assets) to support themselves, or.
3. have 4 consecutive years of regular status as Temporary Resident, or.

How long can you stay in Mexico without a visa?

Visa Not Required for Mexico Visa-exempt travelers who come to Mexico for tourism or business can stay for a maximum of 180 days without a visa, while travelers who want to transit through the country can stay for a maximum of 30 days visa-free.

How do I get temporary residence in Mexico?

The application process for getting a Mexico Temporary Resident Visa is:

1. Contact a Mexico embassy to set up an appointment.
2. Complete the Mexico Visa Application Form.
3. Collect the required documents.
4. Submit the application and pay the visa fee.
5. Wait for the visa to be processed.
6. Pick up your passport.

Can I collect Social Security and live in Mexico?

Yes, you can claim your Social Security benefits no matter where in the world you live.

How much money do you need to live comfortably in Mexico?

The cost of living also varies according to where you live. Some cities are more expensive, just as they are in the United States. It’s possible to live on less than $600 in Mexico but to live comfortably, you’ll want to aim to spend about $1,000 per month.

What is the safest place in Mexico to live?

Statistically speaking, Merida is the safest city in Mexico (safest in Latin America) and the state of Yucatan is also the overall safest state to live in Mexico.

What are the benefits of temporary residency in Mexico?

Advantages of a Temporary Resident Visa

• You can stay in Mexico as long as you like.
• You can enter and leave Mexico as many times as you want.
• You can open a Mexican bank account.
• You can apply for a Mexican driver’s license.
• You can buy and register a car in Mexico.

What documents do I need to live in Mexico?

Requirements for the Mexican Permanent Resident Card

• Completed and signed Mexico Visa Application Form.
• Your passport along with photocopies of the relevant pages (first and last page, any visas and stamps you have received)
• Passport-size picture with a white background and taken in the last six months.
• Visa fee payment.

How long can a US citizen stay in Mexico?

Tourists/visitors can legally remain in Mexico, holding only a valid passport, for 180 days and must then leave. This generous policy allows large numbers of Snow Birds to seek asylum from frigid winters north of the border and spend months in the warmth of Mexico.