HOW TO GET RESIDENCY IN MEXICO (Pt. 3) | should it take *THIS* LONG for TEMPORARY RESIDENCY?!
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- HOW TO GET RESIDENCY IN MEXICO (Pt. 3) | should it take THIS LONG?! // This is the third video in my series about applying for temporary residency in Mexico. Getting residency in Mexico can be a difficult & time-consuming process, but if you want to move to Mexico legally, it’s a necessary one. In this three-part series, I share everything you need to know about how to apply for the temporary resident visa for Mexico in 2021!
If you’re thinking about moving to Mexico from the US, then watch this video to learn about the final steps of how to get residency in Mexico plus the TRUE STORY of how long it took me to get temporary residency in Mexico. As an expat in Mexico, I give you all the details about my experience applying for residency in Mexico including how much it costs to work with an immigration consultant in Queretaro.
While it’s possible to live in Mexico without a temporary resident visa, Americans moving to Mexico won’t be able to open a bank account or register a vehicle. In order to live in Mexico as an expat and fully enjoy your life in Mexico, you should consider applying for the temporary resident visa.
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I'm going through this process now in Merida. When I first arrived here in January, the INM offfice told me that they recently changed their process and now they would be able to print my temporary resident card and give it to me the same day. I was so happy to hear that! They also told me I needed to book an appointment online, and the next appt was not until March. So I waited for my appt in March, got approved, and they give me some super confusing, lame excuse that they can't print it out the same day and that I'll need to wait another 2-3 weeks which in Merida means a month lol. To anyone reading this, I highly recommend going through this process in a major city like Mexico city because I'm pretty sure they have always given you your card the same day. Some of these offices in smaller towns have some real high iq folks running them that will literally forget your application and take an eternity to process it. You have been warned. Start the process in Mexico City, book your appt, and jump on a bus or plane to a smaller town with a lower cost of living and wait it out, then come back. Also, keep in mind that every city is different! Some cities allow you to wait in line super early and get processed the same day; others make you book an appt and they are booked way out for months. Not sure what the process is in Mexico city but I would imagine that they are very well organized and can accommodate.
Congratulations on getting your visa!!!
I have been following your journey and I am soon to start my own.
The Mexican Consulate in Toronto is booking appointments two months ahead of time due to COVID so I probably will not be taking my first steps toward a temporary visa for a while but I will have plenty of time to get all my info in order.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make videos on this subject. Super helpful!
Yay! I'm so glad to hear that you're finding my videos helpful, Michael 🤓 Best of luck with your own temporary residency journey & if you get the chance, let us know how it goes!
I told you a while back that your videos were instrumental in getting my first year temporary residency all on my own.. Thanks to you again... Don't think I could have done it without you. So wanted to update you on my residency extension for another 3 years... A real piece of cake, even with my car. The big difference is we are in Mazatlan and INM and customs are very easy to work with. Only hope that doesn't change when it's time to go for my permanent residency
Congrats on renewing your temporary residency, Mike! I'm so happy to hear that you found my videos so helpful 🤓
@@alex-wittman or all the videos on YT on Mx residency, yours were the only one's that provided some actual, real, honest, useful information... To many of the others were just lacking so much data that they were pretty much useless... oh.. maybe a little help but you were totally on the spot!!!
Great video! I'm sure I'll be watching these all again when I apply for temporary residency in Mexico :)
Thanks for watching! I look forward to hearing about your temporary residency journey 🤓
Wow, I was fortunate to have my emotional latina to help me. Still you have many hoops to jump through but was able to get my permanent residency after we got married after being in Mexico for six months. You just have to be patient.
I have heard so many different things about residency for people married to Mexican citizens 😅 my friend in CDMX had to do temporary residency for two years first after getting married to then apply for permanent residency.
No you have to get temporary first for two years
Thanks Alex, great video and so informative as always!
I'm so glad you found it helpful, Bria! Thanks for watching 🤓
I follow you been waiting so long. The same happened to me and I was wondering. But.... I did not see you post since part 2 so I was assuming that the process was long. But then 6 days ago I saw your post and I immediately get in contact with an immigration lawyer who went and query my Information, saw the error, apply to get it fixed and today I can say I have my temporary residence card.
Your videos are truly informative.
Congratulations on getting your temporary residency card, Richard!
I’m in the middle of your part 2 series. I’m headed to INM tomorrow again after a few things I missed today. I am saving this video to my watch list after I finish iNM tomorrow.!
Best of luck at INM! Let us know how it goes!
Congratulations 🎉 , I want to travel to Mexico after I finish college here , and I searched for simple demonstration for that and I found nothing , until I saw your channel , thanks from heart. You shortened the way for me , Muchas Gracias 😍😍😍
Hi, Mazen! I'm so happy to hear that you've found my videos helpful 🤓 So exciting that you're considering coming to Mexico 🇲🇽 best of luck with your temporary residency process & thank you for watching!
@@alex-wittman
Thanks , I downloaded your guide too🤗 , I have Mexican gf too 🤭 , so all of complications and the paper works really confusing , cause we decided to start the process too
Best wishes to you 🙏
Glad to see you back
Thanks, Matt!
Thanks for your compliments how are you doing
Very interesting videos
Glad to see you back! You know you need patience in Mexico (all Latin America). Mañana is tomorrow, next week, next month, etc. LOL. This video was excellent and I'm convinced you really do need someone to assist you with the process even if you are fluent in Spanish. Congratulations on receiving your Temporary Residency!
Hi, Leland! Glad to be back! If you have the means, hiring the help of someone like Ivonne from Host Relocation can help to streamline the process. She knows all the people who work at INM, so if something is holding up your temporary residency application, she's going to get answers. All that being said, I think it's definitely possible to complete the temporary residency process on your own. If it weren't a pandemic, I would have returned to INM earlier to check the status & likely received my card much sooner. Thanks for watching!
@@alex-wittman Good morning Alex, I agree it is possible to obtain the temporary residency on your own, but I would use a service like Host Relocation simply because they know the people in INM who can streamline the process. How long would it have taken for you to find out that your approval letter was sitting on top of some file cabinet at INM? You were also able to avoid having to wait at the INM building simply to begin your inquiry. I just believe that having someone represent you, who knows the individuals who make things happen is invaluable to your case. Shalom Alex! Have a wonderful day as a new resident!
@@leew3rd using a service like Host Relocation will definitely make your life a whole lot easier!! It's nice not to have to wonder whether you're doing something correctly or not 😅
I just got in touch with them, hopefully relocating soon
Wishing you all the best with your plans to move to Mexico, Gigi!
Mazel tov! You passed the test of perseverance.
Thank you, Robert! It's such a relief to finally have it!
Thank you❣️
I'm glad you found it helpful!
@@alex-wittman :)
Have you made a follow-up video on your renewal? I am curious to know if renewal is as time consuming.
I loved the video. I went through similar "adventures" when I got my citizenship in Portugal. First, my Brazilian wife and I submitted the application on the same day but mine was approved six months before hers. She was really pissed and thought it was favoritism for an American. Then the official letter arrived granting citizenship but my birthdate was twenty years later than the real one. I had got twenty years younger. I had to call the Registrar and they told me I would have to send a letter spelling out the mistake. I did so and about a month later the citizenship was published in the Diario Oficial, the government newspaper. Another crazy mixup was when I renewed my Portuguese drivers licence and they told me that I couldn't because I already had a license in Spain. I have never lived in Spain. After a phone call to the Spanish authorities the problem was solved. Somewhere in Spain someone is driving with a drivers license with my name. It was worse in Brazil. When I went to pick up my Brazilian drivers license they told me that I had already picked it up. They even showed me a signature, which was completely different from mine. I threatened to call the police and went down to my car. From an upstairs window a man shouted, Sr........... we found your license. The forged signature was never explained and I did not ask. I was just glad to have my license.
WOW! Those are some adventures, Ray! I laughed out loud when I read "it was never explained & I never asked. I was just happy to have it" If that's not the unofficial tagline for all bureaucratic adventures, I'm not sure what is 😂😂
Really great info, may I ask how did you manage with somewhere to stay while waiting for the TR card, did you sign up to rent somewhere first or waited until you got your TR ? I would imagine it would hard to sign up somewhere to rent and then have to leave if the residency was denied, just wondering how you went about it ?
I already had a place to live. I found my apartment while I was still using the tourist visa. It wasn't an issue with my landlord!
Wow. I applied the same day as you in Ajijic and they apologised for the delay when I got my card beginning of October.
I actually let out a little "HA" when I read this comment, Cody 😅 I'm so glad your experience was speedier in Ajijic!
I'm so glad you got your TRV - Felicidades! All three of your video on the process were very helpful. I might need to study them at a college level soon for my own TRV. I'm not sure why but I can't find you on Paypal with the handle in the description - I definitely want to treat you to a couple of cervezas! If you start dealing with the QRO DMV - Help!!! I need to get a car at my house in Bernal!
Hi, Genevieve! I'm so glad to hear that you found my videos helpful. Applying for temporary residency can definitely feel overwhelming, so I did my best to simplify it as much as possible. As for the QRO DMV, I'm hoping to buy a car later this year but am not looking forward to everything that goes with that. Hopefully the road trips will be worth the headaches! When I do start that process, I will definitely document it here. I really appreciate you wanting to support me. Here's my PayPal link: www.paypal.com/paypalme/BackpackingBrunette Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your compliments how are you doing
Hello, Your channel is fantastic! I have some questions, but this is an older video. Are you still checking the comments? I live just south of Tijuana. My address is actually a Tijuana address. I live here, but work in the U.S. so I cross the border sometimes multiple times a day. I want to get my temporary residency, but I need to work in the U.S. I was unaware that after applying I couldn’t leave Mexico.
Hola - thanks. Do you have a blog or vid about deciding if one should just go straight to the permanente residency if one qualifies. Kind of like the differences/ pros and cons of perm vs temp? Like I heard that if you go straight to perm you can get a TIP and drive your own vehicle in Mexico. I wondered if there were any other potential surprises like that?!? Gracias
Hi, my newest video actually covers the benefits of both permanent and temporary residency. I think in your comment you hit on the biggest surprise. It's also important to consult a tax expert that has experience working with foreigners from your home country living in Mexico. Temporary residents don't pay taxes, but permanent residents who live in Mexico more than 183 days per year are, from what I understand, on the hook for Mexican taxes.
Alex, i am so pleased you got your Residente Temporal. Now you can open a Mexican bank account, get a drivers license and Mexican plated car. My residente temporal also expires in August
Sounds like we'll be going through the renewal journey together, Jack!
@@alex-wittman oh yes and I need to get to Querétaro to have coffee with you!
@@jacknewport2560 definitely!
Thank you Backpacking Brunette
Thanks for watching! I hope you found the series helpful 🤓🇲🇽
Hi Alex, what do you see as the benefits of the temporary visa if more than likely retuning to visit in the USA is likely
Hi, Daniel! For me, the primary reason I decided to pursue temporary residency was the ability to register a vehicle. Hoping to purchase a car in 2021!
Hello! Thank you for your videos! They have been very helpful so far. I am in process for permanent resident card. (retired)
Couple questions:
On my visa application I listed Jan 20th as my travel date. But it does not state travel date on visa, only expiration date (180 days). May I enter before Jan 20th or do I need to wait to Jan 20?
Also, would you recommend hiring a legal rep to assist with INM processes? Could legal rep speed up process so I don't wait extra months like you had to?
Thanks for watching, Chris! You have six months to use the one-time entry visa to enter Mexico beginning the day it's adhered to your passport. Whether or not you decide to hire someone to help you with the process depends largely on your financial means & level of Spanish. If you don't feel comfortable filling out forms or speaking to immigration officials in Spanish & have the financial means to pay an agency like Host Relocation, I say go for it. People like Ivonne, the woman I worked with from Host Relocation, know the process inside & out and have working relationships with the INM officials. It could definitely help to fast track your residency. Best of luck!
@@alex-wittman Do you have a link for Host Relocation? I googled them but didn't find one.
@@chriss314 there is a link for them in the video description!
Getting residency in Mexico is definitely a time-consuming process, but if you plan to live in Mexico long term, it's definitely worth it.
Hi. What type of work do you do in Mexico? Planning to move there myself . Thank you
I'm a full-time content creator!
How much was the final step for residency for unin Mexico. I've been trying to figure that out so I can budget that in foe myself and my son. If u could give me an approximate amount or exact amount for when u did it that would be awesome.
In Aug. 2020, my one-year permanent residency card cost around $197 USD. That can vary slightly from year to year with inflation.
I just finished mine last thursday in Mazatlan. From the time I left the house to the time I had the coveted little green card in my hand was about 3 hours. About 45 - 60 minutes at the bank paying the fee (covid time, they only let about 8 people in the bank at a time) and another 1:20 sitting in the INM waiting for them to do whatever it was they were doing. Photo, finger prints, signing some documents only took about 10 minutes. All in all, it was pretty painless... BTW, I hear nearly all INM offices are issuing the card on the same day you walk in to apply. That was my situation, not saying yours will be the same but there's a good chance it could be.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience, Mike & congrats on getting your residency card! I'm glad to hear that INM is making an effort to issue cards the same day...between COVID & the office in QRO going digital, I think I just got caught in a weird time with mine! Hopefully, other people will have a smoother & faster experience!
@@alex-wittman Of all the YT videos on this topic, I followed yours. First because they were RECENT, not 2,3,5 years ago. Second, because they were easy to follow. The only issue I had, yours didn't mention filling them out in Spanish. I just took it for granted that Mx being a spanish language country, the government would require forms to be filled out in spanish. So thanks for the reply and keep making those great interesting and informational videos.
@@mikemarcum9407 thanks for watching & I wish you all the best with your own residency journey!
Once you have your Temporary visa but change your residence address, do you have to change your address with Immigration? and if so, do you know what it takes??? Thanks.
Yes, you have to go back to INM and do a notification of change. You should be able to take care of it in a single visit. It will require paying a fee.
Your videos are so informative! I'm preparing to move to Mexico from the Phoenix area, but the Mexican consulate here doesn't seem to do visas. I've registered with Mexitel and it looks like Las Vegas is the closest consulate that has that service. Does that seem right?
Hi, Jim! I'm not familiar with all the consulates but was surprised to hear that Phoenix doesn't do visas. Perhaps they've scaled back that service & are limiting appointments due to the pandemic? Not sure if you've already tried this, but it might be worth your time to email the consulate to double check. I know when I applied at the Detroit consulate in July they were only doing visas two days per week & only two appointments per day.
@Be Real thanks so much for reaching out to help!
@Be Real Thanks! It didn't seem logical to me that a town the size of Phoenix would have a consulate that couldn't provide this service. I'll be anxious to hear back from you and will let you know my progress.
@@alex-wittman Looks like I've got more information to go on from someone who did get their visa in Phoenix. Thanks for your help!
@Be Real Hi, I am also in Phoenix and plan to move to Mexico next year. If you don't mind, I would like to have your contact there that helped you at the Mexican consulate. I am thinking of moving to either Ensenada or Queretaro. Thank you for your post and hope to hear from you. Deborah
Are you planning to get Mexican citizenship? I think you can have dual citizenship if you have a Mexican and American password. Congratulations on the channel!
Hi, Joe! Right now, I'm just happy to have temporary residency haha. I'm not sure what they future will hold, but I would never count anything out!
I can’t even make an appointment with Sacramento branch Mexican Consulate. I have been trying for over six months
Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that, Gary! I know that during the pandemic a lot of consulates have really scaled back their appointment availability. Hopefully, you can get in soon!
Awesome video. I just wonder, do you qualify for dual citizenship?
Thanks for watching, Juan! Unfortunately, I don't qualify for dual citizenship as a descendant. My grandma had to give up her Mexican citizenship when she became a U.S. citizen because Mexico didn't allow dual citizenship at the time.
@@alex-wittman hmmm, you should look into it because there is dual citizenship now. Just a thought.
Hi, when and how should you book the next appointment for your fingerprints?
Hi, Rumzii! You can't book an appointment at INM to get your fingerprints. When your paperwork is processed, INM will email you with your approval letter. Then, you can go to INM for fingerprints on the day that best suits you. Unfortunately, that will likely involve a lot of waiting. I was there for three hours!
@@alex-wittman thank you so much!😁
Having to go 3 times to get temporary reaidency I find it too much. Is getting permanent reaidence much more complex than this?
It's not necessarily more complex, but the financial requirements for economic solvency are significantly higher. Otherwise, the process is very similar.
Hello Alex I’m considering moving to Mexico and was wondering would it be better to become a dual citizenship vs temporary residency?
Hi, JB! I don't know the details of your specific situation, but unless one of your parents is a Mexican citizen, temporary residency will likely need to precede dual citizenship. If you are eligible for dual citizenship via ancestry, I encourage you to get your Mexican passport. I wish I could!
@@alex-wittman yes my mother was born in Mexico so I’ll be applying for dual citizenship I wasn’t sure what the difference was. Thanks for the info though 👍🏽love your channel I recently subscribed to it and been watching all your content, keep up the good work.
@@jbbenavidez1029 glad to have you here, JB & best of luck with your journey to dual citizenship!
Not sure what's normal or not, but I got it done in about 2 weeks after moving down here.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Brian & congrats on getting your residency card! Which INM did you go to?
Thanks to Ivonne, I got my card in seven days!!!!!!
Impressive! That's a fantastic turnaround time!
Can you legally work in Mexico (for a Mexican company/org) with a temporary resident permit?
Hi, Mary! You will need to apply for a separate work visa to legally work in Mexico. Generally, the company or organization has to sponsor you which means finding the job first.
I has my visa t r after who prosess tell me please mam
Once using your visa to enter Mexico, you have 30 days to go to INM (immigration) to finish the process. There is an INM office in most major cities.
So, ok first of all great video you do explain very well and talk very clear in your talks. So, do you know that is it that much paper work and going there and there if you apply for a permanent Visa ? And why did you not go for that ? Maybe you or you guys don't make the money needed a month to do that. I heard that you have to earn at least 2500 Dollars a month solo to meet the formula. So if you know or someone else who reads this I would be glad to know. I'm retired and earn more an that 2500 a month in my retirement income. I been planning on moving to Mexico also like so many Americans do after they retire. But my place will be from what I think now Guadalajara since I been there a lot as a tourist over the years. And then I have some friends there also and they are Mexicans and live in Mexico. Ok, they are professional people living a good life in Guadalajara. TCB.
Hi, thanks for watching! Temporary residency was a better fit for me. You can find the financial requirements for permanent residency here: consulmex.sre.gob.mx/detroit/index.php/servicios-para-extranjeros/visas-en-ingles Exact amounts can vary slightly from consulate to consulate as well change based on the exchange rate. Right now, at the Detroit consulate, retirees need to show a minimum income of $2,722 US dollars per month for the past six months or a minimum average balance of $108,852 USD per month for the past 12 months in savings or investments.
@@alex-wittman Thank you so much. Make more videos I really enjoy your information and your videos. I keep watching and I'm a big fan. TCB.
Hi can we work as a freelancer while having temporary resident card ? Or do i need to get it converted into work permit ?
You can continue to work online with your temporary resident card 🤓
@@alex-wittman Do you have some agent contact details(in Querétaro) who could probably help me in securing temporary resident card based on my spouse FM3(work visa) ? This would be really helpful.
@@desiinmexico007 I recommend contacting Ivonne from Host Relocation, their website is in the description.
If I can't prove economic solvency for myself, meaning I don't make enough per month for the requirement is it possible that my father could sponsor me? Would they allow it?
Basically I work for a grocery store part time, similar to Walmart, I want a temporary resident card so I can go live with my girlfriend who is born and raised in mexico, if you can give me any info on how to make that possible it would be great fully appreciated, thank you for reading.
Also, would it be possible to marry my girlfriend in mexico and then apply for a temporary resident card while still being in mexico? Without having to come back to America?
If you marry your girlfriend, you are eligible for temporary residency with just your marriage certificate. You don't need to prove economic solvency & you don't need to return to the US to apply for the visa. You can do it all in Mexico.
If you don't meet the financial requirements, you can always travel to/live in Mexico on the tourist visa for six months at a time.
@@alex-wittman thank you so much for the reply I really appreciate it!
Hi Alex. My Daughter is planning to marry her Mexican Fiance soon, After she has moved there I am planning to go as her Family. Do you know anything about permanent residency visas in this situation Please, And do you Know any insurance companies in mexico that will cover pre-existing medical problems? if not do you know anyone who could help me with these problems please,. Thank you
Hi, Mike! Congrats to your daughter! Once she's married, she will be able to skip the consulate/visa step and apply for residency in Mexico. Instead of having to prove economic solvency, she will need a copy of her marriage certificate with an apostilla (the stamp that makes US documents legal in Mexico). She will do two years of temporary residency to start & then be able to get her permanent residency. As for insurance companies, I have my insurance through Grupo Nacional Provincial. I don't know the ins & outs of their policies regarding pre-existing conditions, but it could be a good place to start.
Thank you Alex, It was very Kind of you to help me. I will go there on a tempory Residency visa first then. I want out off UK now So Does my Daughter. I will Try that Insurance company alex. Thank you so much for your help
How difficult was it to rent a home with just a tourist visa? I would think that would be impossible except an Airbnb? Sorry you don't have more videos on your exploits in Queretaro. I'm very interested in what Queretaro looks like outside the colonial part of the city. It is my understanding that Queretaro is a very modern City? Maybe some videos showing the non tourist parts of the city? By the way, your a very attractive lady!!
My particular landlord wasn't concerned with my residency status as long as I had a guarantor to sign on my behalf, which would have been required whether I was a resident or not. As far as sharing more of Querétaro, I would most definitely like to do so, but that has been difficult during the pandemic. Hopefully that will change in 2021! Thanks for watching 🤓
@@alex-wittman would it be wrong to say that living in the colonial part of town would be better for someone without a car? I would think that living in a apartment or house outside this area would make walking to necessities such as food and medical would be difficult without a 🚗 car?
@@forgednotcast612 it all depends on what you want to be near & the kind of experience you want. If you prefer to live outside the city center, many of the colonias are largely self-sufficient with their own restaurants, gyms, grocery stores, etc. There wouldn't be any need for you to go to the city center. While a car is certainly more convenient for getting around, Uber is very affordable & similarly, regular yellow taxis are safe and plentiful.
@@alex-wittman very good information! I really appreciate you taking the time out of your day!. Your very kind....
@@forgednotcast612 glad to help, thanks so much for watching!
Essentially we can go and stay on tourist visa for 180 days
Hi, thanks for watching! Yes, temporary residency is for people who want to stay more than 180 days. If you're only interested in staying six months or less, the tourist visa (which depending on where your passport is from doesn't require you to apply beforehand) is likely a better fit.
Who is Ivonne? A lawyer? How do I get someone like her in Monterrey?
Ivonne works for Host Relocation in Querétaro. Their website is linked in the video description. She's not a lawyer but is very experienced in the residency process. To find a similar service in Monterrey, I suggest searching expat/foreigner Facebook groups for a recommendation. Good luck!
Thanks for watching! You now know how to get residency in Mexico! Where are you in your temporary residency journey? Let me know in the comments below! Feel free to ask any questions as well!
Hey What Happens If I Go To Mexico And I Stay There For 2 Years With Just My Passport And My 180 Days Pass What Happens When I Wanna Go Back To The US Whould I Get Fined Kicked Out The Country I Want To Stay In Mexico For Like 2 Years Or 1 Year In Half WITH just My 180 Day Pass
@@elchapo2288 hi, Edwin! I managed to live in Mexico for two years with just my tourist visa & know many other foreigners who have done or do the same. I was able to rent an apartment & procure health insurance but couldn't open a bank account or register a vehicle. I should note though that some foreigners who leave every six months to reset their tourist visa have encountered trouble when trying to re-enter the country. I don't know anyone personally who this one has happened to, but there are stories. Like so much in Mexico, it depends on the official you encounter! Hopefully with all this in mind, you can make the decision that is best for you. Good luck!
How about the permanent reaidency?
@@mariaserra7799 The process for permanent residency is very similar, but the financial requirements are significantly higher.
When hiring a host can they help you going in & helping make sure your paperwork is correct? Perement resident easier when you already have temporary ? Or you have to show your making alot more $?
"In this country, a man's life may depend upon a mere scrap of information." - Clint Eastwood in "A Fistful of Dollars."
Haven't seen that one, Vancy!