What are the visa & residency requirements in Playa del Carmen?
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"This should be addressed at the immigration office here in Playa. Many come in on a Tourist Visa that is generally given for 180 days. After that, the person has to leave the country and return to hopefully get another Tourist Visa. However, their requirements for getting a Temporary or Permanent Visa are online and are affordable," explained one expat living in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
"To obtain a visa to Mexico, tourists and short-term visitors must apply for a Temporary Residence Visa. Applicants will need to present documents like a valid passport, proof of address, financial resources, and a letter of invitation from a Mexican resident or institution at their nearest Mexican Consulate. Applicants must also pay a fee to cover the processing and issuing of the visa. For applying for residency in Mexico, the Mexican government requires applicants to have a valid passport and to have entered the country with a valid entry permit from the corresponding Consulate. Applicants must also be able submit proof of economic resources, and proof of health insurance. To obtain a permanent residence visa, applicants must submit documents like a receipt for the payment of taxes and fees, police records, and proof of no criminal record. Along with the documents, applicants must also pass an interview and medical evaluation," said another in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
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What are the visa & residency requirements in Playa del Carmen?
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