Mexican Residency Info

If you’re interested in obtaining Mexican residency, the following information will be helpful.  It was sent by the Boston MA office of the Consulate General of Mexico on 1 September 2021, so it’s current.

 

 

 

 

TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA (MORE THAN 180 DAYS AND LESS THAN 4 YEARS)

• Fill out this visa application form (click here to download it).
• Present your valid original passport and a copy of the bio page.
• Bring one passport-size color photo (front view, no eyeglasses and white background).
• If you are NOT a US citizen, present the original document that proves your legal residence in the US. (I-797, I-20 advance parole, etc.), and a copy.

• Pay $44.00 dollars in CASH.

• Comply with at least one of the requirements listed below:

1. a)  Original and photocopy of bank statements for the previous 12 months prior to your appointment. The statements must show a minimum balance $35,425.00 USD after taxes.
2. b)  Original and photocopy of documents showing that the applicant has held a job or received a pension during the previous 6 months prior to your appointment. Statement must show a minimum balance of $2,125.00 USD after taxes. A letter from the bank stating since when you have been receiving these deposits can be presented as support, or as additional proof of income if the bank or pension information is incomplete.
3. c)   If you are married to a Mexican citizen, present the original marriage certificate, and a copy, and the original birth certificate or passport of the Mexican spouse, and a copy
4. d)   If you own a property in Mexico, present the original property deed, showing that the person requesting the visa is the current owner of the property. The minimum value of the property must be $283,400 USD.*The visa issued by the Mexican Consulate is valid for 6 months and only one entry; this visa will allow you to enter with a resident status into Mexico. Once in Mexico, you have 30 days to go to the nearest Instituto Nacional de Migración (Mexican Immigration Institute, INM) office to process your resident card.You must bring the original of all the required documents the day of your appointment (printed out bank statements on black & white or color are considered originals).Considering that the presentation of the required documents does not guarantee the visa issuance. You must be prepared to explain the purpose of your visit or stay in Mexico to a consular officer.

   PERMANENT RESIDENT VISA 

   • Fill out this visa application form (click here to download it).
   • Present your original valid passport and a copy of the bio page.
   • Bring one passport-size color photo (front view, no eyeglasses and white background).
   • If you are NOT a US citizen, original document that proves your legal residence in the US. (I-797, I-20 advance parole, etc) and a copy.
   • Pay $44.00 dollars in CASH.
   • Comply with at least one of the requirements listed below:
   1. a)    Original and photocopy of bank statements for the previous 12 months prior to your appointment. The statements must show a minimum balance of $141,700.00 USD after taxes.
   2. b)   Original and photocopy of documents showing that the applicant has held a job or received a pension during the previous 6 months prior to your appointment. The statements must show a minimum balance $3,542.50 USD after taxes. A letter from the bank stating since when you have been receiving these deposits can be presented as support, or as additional proof of income if the bank or pension information is incomplete.
   3. c) If you have a Mexican son or daughter, his/her original birth certificate and a copy.You must bring the original of all the required documents the day of your appointment (printed out bank statements on black & white or color are considered originals).Considering that the presentation of the required documents does not guarantee the visa issuance. You must be prepared to explain the purpose of your visit or stay in Mexico to a consular officer.*The visa issued by the Mexican Consulate is valid for 6 months and only one entry; this visa will allow you to enter with a resident status into Mexico. Once in Mexico, you have 30 days to go to the nearest Instituto Nacional de Migración (Mexican Immigration Institute, INM) office to process your resident card.Please be advised that the visa appointments during September, all are taken. And due to the high demand for visas, please be advised that we are only accepting request from people that live in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

      Please let us know, if you live in one of these states and send us your address and telephone number, as regardless of age individual appointments for visas are required. We would let you know, if there is any cancellation.