Question 1

Is it hard to get a Mexican resident visa?

Accepted Answer

It’s really easy as long as you meet the requirements. Before anything else, make sure you know what type of Mexico residency visa best suits your situation.

Although these categories are different (i.e. student, work, non-lucrative, retiree), they pretty much have the same application process and requirements.

In this post, I will only share with you my experience as a foreign remote worker in Mexico.

Question 2

What is the eligibility to get a permanent resident visa in Mexico?

Accepted Answer

A long time ago, Mexico removed the FM1, FM2, or FM3 types of visas. They now only have permanent or temporary Mexico resident visa types.

This absolutely means that you can’t apply for a permanent visa the first time. You have to go through 4 years of temporary resident visa until you are eligible for a permanent one.

I did hear about some friends from Los Angeles, CA who were granted a permanent visa right away. It’s a case to case basis and it all depends on the consulate you are applying in.

Mexico Legal Documents

How to get a temporary resident visa in Mexico: a step-by-step guide

Mexico taxes for foreigners and immigrants, explained

Mexico residency visa types explained: which one is right for you?