Applying for RESIDENCY in MEXICO (7 FAQs ANSWERED)

[@alex-wittman]

Have you seen the NEWEST CHANGES to the MEXICO RESIDENCY process: ruclips.net/video/i2bVLn4dJ8Y/видео.html

[@d.f.6662]

How can I get in touch with you please? I would like a step by step process and especially the part about what to take to the consulate for retirement residency and the tricky part about getting a 6 month VIsa and then waiting a specific amount of time to cross the border because once there I only have 30 days to go to the INM? Or do I make copies of the paper you showed regarding the appointment? Please help me.

[@dianebrewer8110]

No!

[@dianebrewer8110]

I need help also.

[@dwalker6868]

Thank you

[@gerritdendekker1844]

Wife and I just left the consulate in Houston Texas. I went first and I was approved, went by my work solvency. Wife went next as my dependent, two hiccups, no original marriage certificate and missing 12 months of bank statements only 6 months that was required for me. Fortunately I printed 12 months of payroll direct deposits. Sara our agent was so helpful, I was able to show her a photo of the marriage certificate on my phone, and asked to email to her. She went to her supervisor with all of the information and went to bat for us. She was able to get her approved. We have our Mexican visa and have 6 months to enter mexico to do the final step, meet with immigration.
Question, are we assured that we will get our Mexican temporary residency card?
A big shout out to Sara!!! It took us 45 minutes and we were doing our Mexican happy dance outside the consulate office. Heading back to Puerto Morelos soon

[@alex-wittman]

Congrats on getting your visa & thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! Yes, once you have your visa, the part of the process you do in Mexico is more of a formality.

[@gerritdendekker1844]

Thank you for your vlogs we truly appreciate everything you do.

[@Randomthew]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for answering my question about if i need a work permit to have a remote job in Mexico

[@FocusedFighter777]

YES! Thank you so much!!
From all the videos I watched, comments I read, FB posts, and even the mexican consulate webpages I checked: you're the only one who finally mentioned the marriage path.
All I needed was a yes or no answer from two questions that weren't 100% clear, and you answered them.
Calling or writing an email to the consulate also didn't help yet.
I love you.
It took me so many efforts and money to sponsor my husband, and now when we'll fully be ready to move to his hometown, I am now more prepared to face the tempest ahea haha.
Have a good day!

[@gatosoul]

Thank you for sharing :) maybe a video about the Visa Trade “Canje” for your “Residente Card” with the INM shoulder really interesting

[@alex-wittman]

I have a video about that, Cristian: ruclips.net/video/-2T50g3bc9c/видео.html

[@paulshortall6734]

Congratulations on your wedding - you looked gorgeous . Quick thanks for info on regularization through INM Puerto Vallarta - I got a 4 year residency !

[@alex-wittman]

Congrats on getting you residency, Paul!

[@txurbina]

No residency problem. Yo solo aprendo inglés a través de tus videos 😊gracias!

[@alex-wittman]

Suerte 🥰

[@kellygrohs2841]

Exactly what I was looking for Alex.

[@alex-wittman]

I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@ariapax3489]

Hi Alex:
Fun educated videos 👍
Question
For permanent resident
DO you need a Letter in specific format in SPANISH to bring with the rest of forms.?
What's the mexico web to get an appointment to 🇲🇽
Immigration?
Thanks 😁

[@jeusebio2413]

Thanks for the video BB!

[@alex-wittman]

Thanks for watching!

[@GringoLoco1]

Good info and presentation. Gracias!

[@alex-wittman]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@mdrichards]

So much great information, thank you!

[@genaroignot3332]

Looking great. Alex

[@valariecovington8379]

Hi Alex, once again you're helping so many navigate through the Mexican visa process. Thanks. In this video you mentioned 6 months to enter into Mexico after getting the visa...I will listen again, but you stated 30 days to make appointment with IMN. Is that 30 after entering Mexico with visa or 30 after getting visa. 😊

[@WiseOwl-1]

You have 30 days after entering Mexico to make the appointment. On your FMM card, there is a box “Tipo de Viaje/Type of Trip” where you need to check “Otro/Other…DO NOT check “Tourismo/Tourism”. There is another box in the “USO OFICIAL” section that the immigration agent MUST check named “Canje” and stamp your visa (in your passport) with the entry date. They also stamped my FMM with the “CANJE” stamp. Canje means “exchange”

[@valariecovington8379]

Thanks..got it!

[@genaroignot3332]

Good info Alex

[@allisonjones-anaya9422]

Hey Alex,
I was able to get my visa and my dependents' (spouse and child) visas in the same appointment at the Philadelphia Consulate.
We went in January. Leaving for Mexico on May 1st, 2022. Luckily, this was our experience. No need to unit in Mexico, yay!

[@alex-wittman]

Thanks for sharing your experience, Allison & congrats! Did the consulate tell you ahead of time that you'd be able to do this??

[@allisonjones-anaya9422]

I would say, like you've mentioned in your videos, having an active email correspondence is very helpful. The person who worked with visa applicants knew who I was when I walked in. She had even called me beforehand to confirm my appointment. That's how I was able to get all our appointments rescheduled for the same day.

[@mirin9720]

I heard that if your parents are born in Mexico you can apply for dual citizenship is this the case if you are a US citizen? Or do you have to still apply for a tourist visa first?

[@ggibson191]

Hi Taylor. I still have not yet booked my trip to CDMX (today was the Russian invasion of Ukraine), but I am all ears. Perhaps I should wait until I have at least booked my trip.

[@Poplicola08]

Can I get Mexican temporary residency without actually living in Mexico (or having a Mexican address)?

[@muslimexicana2721]

Hello. To change your visitor status you must exchange your marriage certificate for a temporary resident card... They ask for a birth certificate of the foreign person with an apostille or legalization? Or just marriage certificate? We have a simple birth certificate. Thank you. God bless you.

[@thomasstone6628]

Hi Alex! Thank you for providing such wonderful and informative content. I have a question that you may be able to clarify. When applying for a temporary visa, you are asked to provide 6-12 months of income verification or proof of savings/investments. Does the income requirement only include proof of past income at the time of application? Do you have to show any proof of future income? I intend to start the application process 6 months prior to retiring and moving to Queretaro. At that time I will be able to provide plenty of income proof because I will still be working and will easily meet the requirements. After I retire my income will be reduced, of course. Are they only concerned with present/past income in making a decision to grant temporary visas? Also, does the savings/investment requirement consider taxes that will be owed once the investments are cashed in?

[@thomasstone6628]

Anybody able to answer this question?

[@ionamckenzie7336]

Hi Alex, I try purchasing the roadmap but it's giving me the choice to add the discount code you provided.

[@williamtiffee3799]

If you marry a Mexican National, in Mexico (and don't have to go to a Mexican Consulate in the US, Canada, etc.) then how do they calculate the "income requirements" for the "immigrant" (and/or the couple?) intending thereafter to reside and work, in Mexico? (presume then the income and/ or savings required, would be significantly LESS... than say a US, CA, etc. resident(s) who aren't granted "permanent residency," or 'citizenship' status??) Also, if a marriage ultimately doesn't work out, and one has acquired Mexican residency (after two years, etc.) would that residency status, remain "permanent?"

[@genaroignot3332]

Hi Alex how are you today??

[@alex-wittman]

Good! Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@alendryaldimera]

Bringing a car into Mexico (when you want Temp Residency status) can be risky. Foreign-plated cars are often targeted by thieves, and if your car (which you brought in on a TIP) gets stolen then you owe the Mexican government a tax/fine of 40% of the car's value.

[@profeagayu]

Thanks for the great info. One question that no one tends to speak about is about dependents. Can you bring spouse/dependent children/stepchildren (i.e. age 18-21) on permanent/temporary residency for retired/semi-retired person?

[@h.z.5694]

the only way to get a residence permit directly in the country if you do it for the purpose of reunification as a Mexican child. But how do you explain that to the officer at the border and how do you fill out the FFM card in this case? Also 30 days and reason other indicates ? Isn't it easier to indicate tourist to avoid unnecessary questions?

[@BPe-ie9je]

have requirements changed since this video ? I live 12 hrs north of Detroit (U.P) so it'll be a one trip....

[@gregorysimileer]

For couples, would you have to be only married to be a dependent for financial solvency?

[@RichFreedomDragon]

Good video. What documents do I need to show if I am a single American?

[@lisamccrea7243]

Hello! My husband and I have our temporary resident visas from our Mexican Consulate. We are looking for some help to get the exchange process completed in or near Ensenada. Do you know anyone or have any advice? Thank you!

[@juanrodriquezjr6228]

Alex, can you tell me what or how do I follow the process for residency - if my visa FMM will expire in 3 March 2022 and I am going to get married to my girlfriend a Mexican National in July 2022. I have been in Mexico since March 6, 2020 and have renewed my FMM with no problems every 180 days, that because the pandemic COVID-19 and other variants. I no longer have a home or anything in the USA, everything is here in Mexico. I contacted Ivonne and just wanted to know if you have any ideas, suggestions or you know how to proceed. Thanks - always listen to and follow your channel. Thanks
Juan Ramon Rodriquez Jr

[@imatrixyourbulla]

I am so confused. Let’s say after the first year of temporary residency you can still prove you make the required monthly amount for approval, they will then grant you 3 more years with no problem? I also read after those 4 years you get automatic permanency without having to prove economic solvency. Is that correct?

[@marineburgess]

Good afternoon, I am trying to schedule an interview with Mexican immigration in Polanco (Mexico City) and using the correct web site but today and for the last seven days it says servicio no disponible (service not available). Do you know of any issues with that web site? I know Mexico requires an appointment but what do you think my chances might be to show up. Side note I am married to a lady who is Mexican but also has US citizenship so I was able to skip the interview at the Mexican consulate here in Atlanta. Thanks in advance for your reply.

[@Elizabeth-bg2ti]

Hi again, and one of your other videos you say one can no longer make an appointment online and you have to go in person. I will probably be in Playa Del Carmen. Please let me know the first step at INM, stand in line just to get an appointment within the next 30 days right? No actual forms required to hand in? Thanks

[@alex-wittman]

If your INM requires you to go in person to make an appointment, you only need to bring your passport and FMM to make the appointment. The forms are for when you have the appointment.

[@harlyredhonda9938]

I have an issue .....I’ve got my documents together ready to send but now I’m going thru a divorce so technically I’m still married but will be divorced not sure what to put on the document ... I might have to hold off but I certainly don’t want to... your thoughts ?

[@NilDreams]

Hello I have a question, I have my appointment at the consulate in two days and on the application it is asking the date I will be traveling to Mexico and where I’m staying. I don’t have that information yet so do I just put and random date within 30 days? Would really appreciate help. Thanks!

[@jpsmusicandmore5457]

Alex... Nice video as always. I have the 2021 Roadmap. What do I need to do to update to the 2022? Thanks again

[@alex-wittman]

You should have received the update already! Send me an email with your name & I will make sure you get the new download link!

[@dianebrewer8110]

Are you the one who gives Spanish lessons?. I am looking for one.

[@karelfagan6846]

Has the ‘perpetual tourist’ situation changed for retirees? Can we cross the border out of Mexico and come back in on another 180 day tourist visa? I keep hearing it will change and I don’t make the monthly solvency $$$. Help. And thanks.

[@alex-wittman]

The number of days you get when you enter Mexico has always been and is still at the discretion of the agent checking your passport. It seems though that more and more tourists are receiving 180 days again.

[@blisteringherb]

So it sounds like if both you and your spouse are both Americans and applying separately for temp residency, you don’t need to bother with your marriage certificate and copies of it and such?

[@harlyredhonda9938]

I have an issue I’ve got my documents together ready to send and now I’m going through a divorce I’m not sure what to do what to put on the form whether I should hold off until my divorce is final because technically I’m still married your thoughts?

[@cisum1111]

I heard that the tourist visa will now get you only about 20 or 30 days. Will they no longer give you 180 days?

[@scottsomley5709]

Hello Alex, i purchased the Relocation roadmap about 10 days ago and for some reason i can no longer find the link, How can i fix this😩.

[@alex-wittman]

Send me an email, Scott! Or try searching your email for “sendowl”

[@humansareokay6870]

Question about your Residency Road Map - does it include how to properly get documents apostilled and translated in the U.S. and Canada? I'm stuck on this part! It's weird in Canada... please let me know :)

[@alex-wittman]

There is a short section, but it’s just my experience doing it in the US. I’m not sure how different the process is in Canada.

[@kirillv8162]

#6 what is I want to bring my brother to mexico and I have a temporary residence card? Can he apply in Mexico?

[@babyjebus]

Thanks for the video, do you have to pay any taxes in Mexico though? I find it really hard to find info on taxes, income tax etc.
Thanks!

[@boink800]

Income Tax in Mexico only needs to be paid on income generated in Mexico (this is a general rule for all countries).

[@alex-wittman]

Temporary residents don’t pay any taxes & permanent residents MIGHT. I recommend checking out Greeback Tax Experts’ blog-they have a lot of good info!

[@babyjebus]

@@boink800 not for USA. If you generate income elsewhere, USA wants to know and tax you if needed, from what I understand, mexico is the same. This is why I'm so curious. 👍

[@babyjebus]

@@alex-wittman thank you, let me check out that site. 👍

[@boink800]

@@babyjebus You got this totally wrong. The USA and Eritrea are the only two countries in the world which make their citizens pay income tax, on income earned outside of their countries. Mexico does not tax income of its citizens on income earned outside of Mexico -- this is the rule (the USA is a big exception to this rule). It seems you have a lot to learn here.
Summary: US Citizens earning income working online from the US need not to pay any Mexican income tax, since that income has been earned in the US. If that income is earned in Mexico, then that income would be subjected to Mexican income tax.

[@lautongkai5292]

Hi, I really appreciate the information you provided in the video. Just one question though, if both I and my spouse meet the economic solvency requirement, and we apply separately and independently, do each one of us still need to present our marriage certificate?

[@alex-wittman]

If you both meet the requirements and apply individually, you don’t need your marriage certificate!

[@lautongkai5292]

@@alex-wittman Thank you very much for your reply!

[@blue-eyed-bandit]

I cross from mexico to united states 5 times a week. Will this cause any issues in my processing?

[@renatara9026]

Thank you very much for answering so many question. I am still a bit confused. Do we need to go to Mexico to have this online interview with the consulate, or can have it while we still are in our country? Do we need to pick up the residency card in Mexico in the INM office, or can still get it mailed to us while in the country we live in right now? Also what if the dependent person will get only a short time for their tourist visa on the border? I have heard that some people got a very short time, even only a couple of days? Or perhaps, when they travel with a temporary resident, they automatically get longer tourist visa and if yes, usually for how long?

[@alex-wittman]

The interview is done at a consulate--which is outside of Mexico. After a successful interview, you will have your visa & you travel to Mexico with that. You have to finish the process in Mexico at INM to get your residency card. Both parts must be done in person. The length of the tourist will be at the discretion of the agent, but if you explain the situation, they should give at least 30 days.

[@RobertBadgett]

fácil

[@FocusedFighter777]

@Robert Lee Badgett
In theory....

[@randomsauworld9934]

Have you considered get the Mexican citizenship in the future?

[@bobothepittie5578]

Alex I have attempted to reach Ivonne but her website is not functioning properly. The "enter contact info" is not operating. It just displays a message "sending" but never actually sends anything.
I then emailed her directly but after 1 week I have not received any response. Is she still in business?

[@alex-wittman]

She is very much still in business! The best way to get in touch with her is by sending a WhatsApp message to the contact number on the home page.

[@bobothepittie5578]

@@alex-wittman I'm on it. Thanks Alex.

[@Dk-gh4yw]

So my wife and kids do not need to do the American Mexico consulate first like I would ???

[@alex-wittman]

Right! If they are your dependents, they travel with you to Mexico as tourists & you link them there.

[@pohoiki922]

I was told as a Temp Resident that I have to spend at least 6 Months in mexico in order to get my 3yr residency, Is this true? I am currently in Mexico and already have my Temp Res card. I will be here for 6 Months and will apply for my 3yr sometime in Oct.

[@adebayokehinde9242]

pls can we have a private chat about the Temp Residency

[@emmadenny6298]

I am trying to complete the Formato Basico and cannot complete it online in PDF format. Can I print it off and complete by hand for the INM in Oaxaca please?

[@alex-wittman]

That’s what I did in Querétaro! I know some INMs are a little stricter, but I’m not sure about Oaxaca specifically (I’m guessing black pen will be okay).

[@emmadenny6298]

@@alex-wittman Thank you.

[@dianadiehl]

Hi Alex, I am already living in Mexico and desperate to get my permanent residency. I have already paid 2 different lawyers to help me over a year ago, and I am no closer. I have my financial solvency documents translated by an official translator, but they might be stale now. I don't travel well for health reasons, so I can't travel far to get back to the U.S. consulate (e.g., no Sentri card). San DIego is my choice, and they have not had appointments available any time I've checked or my lawyer has checked in the last year. Are there any hardship exception that allow starting the process in Mexico? I don't know how many times I can renew my FMM card. Suggestions?

[@markhuff6849]

I don't know if this applies to you, but in Mazatlan you can go to INM with an expired FMM and - if you are retired (60 or above) and meet the financial requirements - you can be granted a Temporary Residency card on the spot. I read this on several Facebook pages for expats in Mazatlan. It's not widely publicized and the program could expire without notice, but others have done it within the past couple of months. It might be worth looking into.

[@markhuff6849]

It's worth mentioning, that I have not done this myself. It's only what I've read. But give it a shot and let me know how it goes. Good luck.

[@DianaLDiehl]

@@markhuff6849 Just talked to an immigration lawyer today. The amnesty program is opened and closed periodically. It requires that your FMM card is 18 months expired or more. I am in Baja right now, but it is a federal program. FYI. And thanks for letting me know about it!

[@ellisrose8017]

Does anyone happen to know how to make an appointment via the INM to do the canje(switch)?
I got recedency but the embassy (EU country), just said i needed to go on the site of INM to make the appointment.
Ok, so i did, only to find it cannot be translated to English, eventhough they said it does, and now I can’t seem to find where to go on site, to make this appointment.
It was said to me that it’s better to make the appointment before flying in to Mexico, because the spots fill in quickly.
I was also trying to navigate and find it myself, as my Spanish is ok, but I don’t speak “embassy language”. Using Google translate. But its still pretty confusing on the site, cause there was no start point given, from where i could just go on.
Is there a certain sentence or word i should be looking for?
It seems all the YT video's seem to not mention this specific part.
Sorry about the whole Dissertation 🙈😩

[@alex-wittman]

First, you need to fill out a tramite to get a numero de pieza & then you use that number to make an appointment. I explain how to do the tramite in this video: ruclips.net/video/-2T50g3bc9c/видео.html

[@ellisrose8017]

@@alex-wittman Thank you so much for the help 😊 i will check it out

[@mixnmichael1]

Don't they sell cars in Mexico? :)

[@WiseOwl-1]

You need a CURP number to purchase and register a vehicle, which is issued by INM after being granted a temporary or permanent residency. Many people prefer to drive their cars (loaded with their belongings) into Mexico and then return to the US to sell those cars at some point before being granted permanent residency status.

[@alex-wittman]

They do indeed 🤓😜

[@mixnmichael1]

@@WiseOwl-1 that makes sense. I would be fearful of the drive. I was thinking about Querétaro or La Paz.

[@WiseOwl-1]

@@mixnmichael1 … I wouldn’t drive in with a US plated car. Tolls are a thing in Mexico. I wouldn’t be surprised if gas plus tolls were more expensive than two people flying into either city…1st class.

[@mixnmichael1]

@@WiseOwl-1 that's what I figured. Also are new cars scarce down there? I got service at the dealership and only a few new cars in the showroom.

[@A_Bunch_of_Savages]

Regarding linking family members to your residency card, can you link adult children?

[@chefdrew4622]

No, they need to be under 18

[@A_Bunch_of_Savages]

@@chefdrew4622 Thank you.

[@alex-wittman]

Not unless they are still dependents.

[@alex-wittman]

What other questions do you have about applying for residency in Mexico?
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[@porfiriogarcia8132]

Hola guapa

[@kennethflood2849]

THANKS . WE ARE ORDERING TH E NEW GUIDE TO HELP US COMPLETE OUR PERMANENT RESIDENCY VISA TO GET RESIDENCY CARDS. You are a big help. we already got the first stamp on our passports in Denver and now need to get appointment at a consulate in Mexico to plan our trip. We want to do that in Puerto Vallarta but need the contact info if you got it.

[@davebacon6194]

thx for shouting

[@itiiyt]

Here's a question i haven't found on yt. Im married to a Mexican citizen, do i have to change all my legal documents such as. SS number , Passport and Driver's license into my husbands last name ? However, im still confused about the apositle process , can you make a video of what documents ill need
Thank you in advance.

[@alex-wittman]

You can have a different last name than your husband. If you were married in the US, go to the Secretary of State website for the state where your marriage certificate is from and they will have instructions for how to get the apostille.