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What residency documents or visas did I need if I will be in Mexico for a while?
We asked expats what residency documents or visas they need when settling in Mexico. They wrote...
"would suggest that you research the requirements for a Residente Temporale visa at different Mexican Consulates in your area and apply if you can qualify. The income thresholds are only going to increase every year and if I had waited until now to apply, I would not qualify. The visa does not obligate you to spend any time in Mexico--just make sure the immigration officers see it when you do enter the country so you don't accidentally lose the visa by entering as a tourist. (Your customs form should have the word "canje" on it when you do this!) After you enter, you have to complete the second part of the process within 30 days at any inmigración office near where you are staying in Mexico. You can renew a Temporale each year for three years and then roll over to Permanente without any further "proof of income"," said a member in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
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"If you plan to stay in Mexico for an extended period of time, you will need to obtain a Mexican residency visa. Depending on your country of origin, you may be allowed to enter the country on a tourist visa for a certain period of time and then apply for a residency visa from within Mexico. To obtain a residency visa, you will need to provide various documents, such as proof of address, a valid passport, two recent passport-sized photos, and a medical certificate. It is also recommended to obtain a registered Mexican address. Once your residency visa application is approved, you will need to renew it periodically in order to maintain your residency status," remarked another expat who made the move to Mexico.
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
