Temporary Resident Visa Mexico

About

Foreign citizens who wants to stay in Mexico for more than 180 days are granted a Temporary Resident Visa. 

A Temporary Resident Visa is available to foreign citizens and their dependents who seek to settle in Mexico. Scientific Research, Real Estate Investment, Education and Marriage are only some of the categories covered by this visa.

A resident may be eligible for citizenship after five years of legal residency. They should have Spanish language ability and pass an exam and interview regarding Mexican history, culture, and values in order to get citizenship. After two years of legal presence, nationals of Iberia or Latin American countries might well be eligible for citizenship.

Eligibility

You are eligible for this visa if you;

  • are working on scientific research.
  • are married to a Mexican citizen.
  • want to invest in Mexico.

Documents

You must provide the following documents.

  • The form for a visa is printed across one page, double-sided, and must be correctly completed and signed.
  • Original and photocopy of a page containing the picture and personal data from a passport or other valid travel and identity documents.
  • One photograph, 3.9 cm x 3.1 cm, frontal view, with white background, face uncovered, no eye-glasses.
  • Fees for the issuing of the visa must be paid in cash.

Process

The application can be made at a Mexican Consulate or at the National Immigration Institute by trading the Temporary Resident Visa for a Temporary Residence Card.

Visa Processing Time
You will be provided a Temporary Resident Visa if your visa application is approved. You must travel to Mexico and apply for a Temporary Resident Permit within 30 days of your arrival. The entire procedure could take 1-3 months.

How to Apply
Follow these steps while applying for Temporary Resident Visa.

  • Contact the Embassy and fill out the application form.
  • Submit the documents and pay the required fee.
  • Wait till the visa is processed.

Duration & Fees

Duration
The Temporary Resident Visa is only valid for 180 days. This is why, within 30 days after arriving in Mexico, you must apply for a Temporary Resident Card, which is valid for a year.

Fees
The Temporary Resident Visa costs about 4,000 MXN (Apx. 200 USD) for one year. Moreover, the price may increase with the duration of stay.

Extension

On the first issuance, the Temporary Resident Card is eligible for one year and can be re-issued for another one to three years. A Temporary Resident card extension or renewal application must be submitted to the National Institute of Immigration within 30 days of the card's expiration date.

Highlights

Business
You can invest in the country through this visa.

Dependants
Include family members, if any.

Citizenship
It can lead to dual citizenship.

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