Relocate To
Mexico
Policy Overview
Governed by the General Law of Population. Permits are strictly categorized as 'Visitante' (Short-term) or 'Residente' (Long-term).
Short-Term Entry & Tourist Rules
The Visitor Permit (FMM) allows for stays up to 180 days max and cannot be extended. Crucially, you cannot switch from Tourist to Resident inside Mexico unless it is via 'Family Unity' (marriage/child).
Long-Term Residency Paths
Financials: Monthly income of ~$4,356 USD (Temp) or ~$7,301 USD (Perm). Savings: ~$73,389 (Temp) or ~$293,572 (Perm) for 2026.
Path: Starts at a consulate abroad. You get a sticker, then have 30 days to exchange it for a card at an INM office in Mexico.
Path: Requires a job offer from a Mexican company with a current 'Constancia de Empleador.' The company handles the initial filing.
Income: Proof of monthly income (~$1,395 USD) or savings (~$13,950 USD).
Note: Note that unlike the general residency visa, student visas do not always lead directly to permanent residency time-credits.
Path: If at least one parent was born in Mexico, you are a Mexican citizen. You can claim this at any age at a Consulate.
Family Inclusion (Family Unity)
Spouses, common-law partners, children under 18, and parents are eligible to apply under a primary applicant.