Get Your 4-Year Mexican Temporary Residence – Your Path to Permanent Residency and Citizenship
The Mexican 4-Year Temporary Residence Visa is the perfect solution for long-term legal stay in Mexico—with no need for annual visa renewals. After completing the full four year term, you’ll be eligible for permanent residency, and if you meet physical presence requirements, you can apply for citizenship after 5 years.
🇲🇽 Enjoy long-term stability in Mexico—with flexible physical presence requirements and no need to reapply for your visa.
✅ Step 1: Apply at any Mexican consulate—you do not need to be a resident of the country where you apply
✅ Step 2: 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.
📄 Original passport (valid for 6+ months with 1 blank page)
📄 Photocopy of passport ID page
📄 Additional form of ID
📄 2 passport photos
📄 Completed visa application form
📄 Letter addressed to the consulate stating purpose of your stay
📄 Appointment confirmation
📄 Receipt for paid consular fees
💰 Option 1: Monthly Income
• 6 months of pay stubs or bank statements
• Minimum: $4,350 USD/month (approx.)
💰 Option 2: Savings or Investments
• 12 months of bank statements
• Average balance: $73,200 USD/month (approx.)
📄 Letter from employer (if applying via income route)
📄 Company documents (if applying as self employed)
🚀 You must enter Mexico within 6 months of consulate approval
🚀 Complete the INM process within 30 days of arrival
🚀 Initial card is valid for 1 year – renew it once to receive the remaining 3 years
🚀 Card processing time is usually same day
🚫 This visa does not permit employment with a Mexican company
✅ No physical presence required for permanent residency
✅ Physical presence is required for citizenship after 5 years
✅ Permanent residency available after 4 years—no minimum stay required
✅ Citizenship available after 5 years—with physical presence
✅ No need to reapply for the visa—only one card renewal at the 1-year mark
✔ Full legal counseling throughout your application
✔ Government application fees and INM fees not included
✔ Document preparation, compliance checks & due diligence
✔ Consulate appointment booking & communications
✔ Concierge support for INM appointments in Mexico, including legal advice & translation services
Get peace of mind and expert support every step of the way—no reapplication hassle, no yearly renewals, just one smooth process.
🔹 Start Your 4-Year Mexican Residence Visa Application Today! 🔹
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