The Mexican government requires that your passport be valid during the entirety of your trip and it is not required to be valid for six months. A tourist card is a “Forma Migratoria Multiple” (FMM) and one is not required for those under the age of two. It is required for everyone else, including the “Free... Read More

Immigration Visa Process in San Miguel, Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta. At Immigration offices in Mexico, most processes are by appointment. In San Miguel I meet clients in person and I remain with you until completed. Your resident card will usually be issued that day. In Puerto Vallarta and Nayarit Teresa makes appointments for her clients.She... Read More

Immigration Visa Process in San Miguel, Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta. San Miguel: I meet clients early. INM opens a 9 am. You may be number 7 or you may be number 20 depending on how many people are there and when they arrived. Your could be at INM 5 hours and temperatures are cool early... Read More

Visas through Family / Spouse / Employer When sponsored by spouse for a residency visa, Immigration staff may come to your house at time of application and also renewal to confirm you are sharing a residence. One spouse may sponsor the other spouse at a Mexican consulate or in Mexico. Obtaining a visa under family... Read More

There are many things that become more convenient and less expensive when you obtain residency. You aren’t limited to the number of days you can stay (like a tourist is), you may enter and exit as often as you like. And not only do you reap tax benefits if you own and sell a home,... Read More

There are three categories of people eligible for Mexican citizenship: Category 1 For those who qualify for this category, citizenship is automatic and does not require naturalization in the following cases: –       Being born in Mexican territory regardless of parents’ nationality or immigration status in Mexico, or –       Being born abroad of a Mexican citizen born in Mexico, or –       Being born to... Read More