

Chapter Eleven: Becoming a Year-Round Resident
I
The following is from
http://www.mexperience.com/living/immigration-mexico.php
Mexican Visas and Immigration
This guide gives an overview of the Mexican
immigration system and outlines the principal visas and options open
to persons seeking to visit
IMPORTANT NOTICE (Updated February 2014)
The Mexican government announced a
root-and-branch review of its immigration law in May 2011. Changes
came into force in November 2012. This guide has been updated to
reflect the new immigration laws, visa types and application
procedures. You can also download the detailed eBook 2014
Guide to Mexico Immigration.
What is
Mexico 's Immigration Policy?
Types of Immigrant Permits
There are two kinds of immigration permit: Non-Immigrant and
Immigrant:
·
Non
Immigrant Permits are
for people who intend to visit
·
Immigrant Permits are
for people who wish to gain long term permanent residence in
Applying for Mexican Visas
You may apply for your visa(s) in person,
or you may hire a representative to advise you, make the application
on your behalf and do all of the paperwork. See Immigration
Lawyers for
more details.
Please Note: The
information on this page is intended as a summary
of basic principles and immigration procedures in
What are the Non-Immigrant Visas?
There are various classifications of Non-Immigrant
visitors to
Download Mexican Immigration Guide eBook
Download the Mexico Immigration Guide eBook. This guide is an
exhaustive compilation of everything
you need to know about Mexican visas, immigration and citizenship.
Vistante - Vistitor Permit for Short Term Visits
The 'Visitante' permit is intended for visitors,
usually tourists and business visitors, to
Visitor's permits are issued when you
arrive in
*The exception to this rule is if you have
close family relatives (parents, spouse, children in
Visa de Residente Temporal - Temporary Resident
Visa
There are various categories under which Resident
Visa visas are granted, and these relate to the activities you
intend to undertake while in
One of the criteria that the Mexican authorities
require for the issuance of a Temporary Resident Visa is that the
applicant prove that they have 'sufficient funds to sustain
themselves while in
The Temporary Resident Visa cannot be issued in
The Temporary Visa itself is not issued by foreign consulates.
Instead, they process and pre-approve the application and when you
arrive in
Once applied for and granted, the Temporary Resident Visa may
issued for up to 4 years (or yearly, with annual renewals required
in Mexico) and after this four year period, it cannot be renewed: at
the end of the four year period you must apply for a Permanent
Resident Visa or leave the country.
Detailed Information about Temporary Resident
Visas
For detailed information about Resident Visas, contact an
immigration lawyer or download the eBook Mexico
Immigration Guide.
*To holders of passports
from specific countries only.
See Mexico
Entry Requirements for
details.
If you are in doubt, contact your nearest MexicanConsulate
Mexico 's
Permanent Resident Immigrant Visas
Permanent Resident Visas are
issued to foreign nationals who have the intention of living in
Download Mexican Immigration Guide eBook
Download the Mexico Immigration Guide eBook. This guide is an
exhaustive compilation of everything
you need to know about Mexican visas, immigration and citizenship.
Visa de Residente Permanente - Permanent Resident
Visa
The Permanent Resident Visa is intended for people
seeking permanent residency status in
To apply for and be granted this visa, the applicants must:
·
have certain
family connections in
·
apply for retirement status and prove
they have sufficient monthly income (or substantial assets) to
support themselves, or
·
Have 4 years of regular status as
Temporary Resident (2 years if legally married to a Mexican spouse
or permanent resident) or
·
meet a minimum score under the Points
System*, or
·
be granted residency on humanitarian
grounds.
If your goal is to seek long-term residency in
Upon receiving immigrated status, you will receive
a plastic card that looks like a driver's license. This card enables
you to pass through
*Details of the points system have yet to be announced by the
government (March 2013).
Examples of the kinds of people who might apply
for Permanent Resident Visas:
Retirees
If you want to engage in "non-remunerative
activities" and you are receiving funds from abroad (from a pension
or other investments or fixed income) you can apply for a Permanent
Resident Visa. Read more about Retirement
in Mexico on
Mexperience.
Investors
You can receive an immigration permit if you are
willing to invest your capital in
Professionals
If you are a qualified professional, you can have
your certificates validated by the Mexican Consulate in your home
country and apply for an immigration visa to live in
Technical or Scientific Professions
If you are a qualified technician or scientist,
Artists and Sports People
Artists or sports people who seek long term
permanent residency in
Detailed Information about Permanent Residency
Visas
For detailed information about Resident Visas, contact an
immigration lawyer or download the eBook Mexico
Immigration Guide.