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Permanent Resident Visa

Foreigners who wish to remain in Mexico indefinitely may apply in person for a Permanent Resident Visa at the Consular Office closest to their place of residence.

Requirements:

    1. Visa application form (Properly completed)
    2. Copy of your passport
    3. Copy of the migratory document proving your legal status in Canada (only for applicants who are not Canadian citizens).
    4. Letter from your bank/investment company signed and stamped stating the following “we confirm that your monthly income/pension for the past 6 months is over $10,267.00 CAD after tax” or “we confirm that you have had a constant monthly balance of $410,685.00 CAD for the past 12 months”. Letter is a must, do not send bank statements. If letter doesn’t meet the requirements do not submit your application as it will be disregarded.  (Amounts are per person and after tax). *Canadian account*

     Please send the PDFs 2 months prior your departure date.

     

    Friendly reminder: We do not accept applications from lawyers/agents. The applicant must apply directly and comply with all the requirements or it will be disregarded.

A) Family Unity (Must complete process in Mexico at the National Migration Institute):

1. Ties to a Mexican citizen: 

I. If the applicant has a child who is a Mexican citizen, the Mexican birth certificate of the child, original and a photocopy; or
II. If the applicant has a Mexican parent, provided that the applicant is a child or adolescent who is not entitled to claim Mexican nationality, and has not married or has been declared incompetent and under the parent’s legal representation, ties can be demonstrated by presenting the applicant’s birth certificate, original and a photocopy; or
III. If the applicant is the child of the spouse or common-law partner of a Mexican citizen, provided that the applicant is a child or adolescent, and has not married or has been declared incompetent and under the parent’s legal representation, ties can be demonstrated by presenting:

  • The applicant’s birth certificate, original and a photocopy; and
  • Marriage certificate or document proving the common-law union or equivalent relationship with the Mexican citizen, in accordance with the applicable legislation in the country where the legal act took place, original and a photocopy; or
       IV. If the applicant is the sibling of a Mexican citizen, birth certificate of the applicant and his/her sibling, original and a photocopy; and
  • Document proving Mexican nationality, in accordance with Article 3 of the Nationality Law, original and a photocopy.

 

Important Note:

  • A foreign spouse or common-law partner of a Mexican citizen or foreigner holding permanent resident status in Mexico may not, under any circumstances, be issued a permanent resident visa. Upon maintaining temporary resident status for a period of two years, the person may apply to the National Migration Institute for permanent resident status, provided the matrimonial or common-law relationship remains in force.
  • Immigration authorities may decide to refuse the request to enter the country if the applicant is subject to criminal process or has been convicted of a serious crime as defined by national laws on criminal matters or provisions in international treaties or conventions that the Mexican State is party to, or if the applicant’s background in Mexico or abroad could compromise national or public security, in accordance with Article 43 of the Migration Law.