Your 2-Step Process to Get the 4-Year Temporary Residence
Step 1: Apply at a Mexican Consulate
Apply at any Mexican consulate — you do not need to be a resident of the country where you apply.
Step 2: Enter Mexico and Finalize Your Residence
Enter Mexico within 6 months of visa approval and go to an INM immigration office within 30 days to finalize your residence and receive your Resident Card.
- Your initial Resident Card will be valid for 1 year.
- At the end of the first year, you will need to renew it once, and you'll receive the remaining 3 years — bringing the total to 4 years.
- No need to reapply for the visa — just renew the card through the INM office.
Financial Solvency Requirements (2025)
Option 1: Monthly Income — 6 months of pay stubs or bank statements showing a minimum of $4,350 USD/month (approx.)
Option 2: Savings or Investments — 12 months of bank statements showing an average balance of $73,200 USD/month (approx.)
Letter from employer — Required if applying via the income route
Company documents — Required if applying as self-employed
What's Included
Full legal counseling — Throughout your entire application process
Government application fees and INM fees — Not included in our service fee
Document preparation, compliance checks and due diligence — We review and organize everything
Consulate appointment booking and communications — We manage all consulate coordination
Concierge support for INM appointments in Mexico — Including legal advice and translation services
Timeline
| Milestone | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Consulate application and approval | Varies by consulate |
| Enter Mexico after approval | Within 6 months |
| Complete INM process after arrival | Within 30 days |
| Initial Resident Card issued | Usually same day |
| First card renewal (receive remaining 3 years) | Year 1 |
| Permanent Residency eligible | Year 4 |
| Citizenship eligible (with physical presence) | Year 5 |
Important Notes
Entry deadline — You must enter Mexico within 6 months of consulate approval
INM deadline — Complete the INM process within 30 days of arrival
Card renewal — Initial card is valid for 1 year; renew it once to receive the remaining 3 years
Employment restriction — This visa does not permit employment with a Mexican company
Permanent residency — No physical presence required to qualify after 4 years
Citizenship — Physical presence is required to qualify after 5 years