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What residency documents or visas did I need if I will be in Lake Chapala for a while?

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We asked expats what residency documents or visas they need when settling in Lake Chapala. They wrote...

"If you plan to stay in Lake Chapala for any length of time, you will need to obtain a Mexican tourist visa. This visa is typically valid for 180 days and must be obtained prior to arriving in Mexico. Once you enter Mexico with a valid tourist visa, you will need to register with the immigration authorities in the region and obtain an immigration stamp. Furthermore, depending on the length of your stay, you may be required to obtain a Temporary Resident visa, which requires additional paperwork and a longer processing time," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Lake Chapala, Mexico.

"It's possible to live here on perpetual 6-month tourists visas that are given upon arrival," commented one expat who made the move to Lake Chapala, Mexico.

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