How We Can Help You:
Here are just a few of steps we can take to assist you with
your migratory needs:
- Petition to obtain FM3 or FM2 resident visas
- Petition to change the status of your visa
- Petition of naturalization for foreign residents
- Petition to change employment or request for an extension
of employment
- Petition for authorization to marry a foreigner
- Petition for a change of address
- Naturalization proceedings before the secretary
- Permission to make adopt a Mexican child
- Certificates for administrative or judicial proceedings
- Permissions to leave or enter Mexican territory while
your papers are being processed
(you must request sprcial permission to leave the country
during this time or you risk having to reprocess all your
paperwork)
- Representation in appearances before the Ministry of Immigration
List of Paperwork for Immigration Issues:
Adults
- passport
- letters of recommendation
- scholastic grades
- marital status
Children
- passport
- birth certificate
- letter of consent if brought by only one parent or divorce
decree stating full custody
For information about bringing in:
Vehícles
Animals Y Pets
Furniture
Please send us an email
or call us. |
Types of Visas:
FM3
With an FM3, you are allowed to stay in the country as a
NON IMMIGRANT for a period of one year. This permit may be
renewed annually. After the fifth year you may be interested
in acquiring the next immigration status FM2, (IMMIGRANT)
see below
FM2
This document applies to the IMMIGRANTS. As an immigrant
you're not a permanent resident but you are eligible to apply
to become an INMIGRADO (permanent resident - for residency
in Mexico).
Staying for More than 6 Months
What are you planning on doing here? When you have decided
you want to stay for extended periods of time or are thinking
of immigrating to Mexico you may request from the authorities
the corresponding immigration permits, which are the FM2 and
the FM3.
Advantages and Disadvantages of the FM2/FM3:
Things you should consider.
1. FM3: As a NON IMMIGRANT you don't acquire residency rights.
2. FM3: You are entitled to leave and enter the country freely.
3. FM2: You must note that as an immigrant you have a restricted
number of exits from the country. In the case that you leave
the country for more than 18 months in a period of 5 years,
you will not be able to apply for the INMIGRADO (permanent
resident) status. In case you stay outside the country for
more than 2 years you will lose the immigration status of
an immigrant.
4. In both cases (as a IMMIGRANT and a NON-IMMIGRANT) the
law considers almost the same immigration qualities (Características
Migratorias), being able to perform almost the same lawful
activities.
5. Both have to be renewed annually. We recommend that you
take all the necessary precautions for the term not to expire.
You should request the renewal 30 days before the expiration
date.
Need Working Visas for Mexico?
FM2 or FM3 You will need a permit granted by the ministry
of Interior (Secretaría de Gobernación). To obtain one you
will need to fulfill certain requirements.
According to Mexican Law, foreigners may only perform those
activities expressly authorized by the Ministry. You are allowed
to perform any activity as long as it's legal and honest.
This includes the ability to work in the country.
Both as an FM2 or FM3 holder, you may be authorized to perform
several activities. These are the most common:
|
Immigration Terms:
Definitions:
Tourist- A foreigner who goes visits Mexico
for recreation, health, artistic, cultural or sport pursuits,
a non paid visit, with a maximum stay of 6 months
Visitor- A foreigner visits Mexico for an
express purpose, not recreation. A visitor can remain in the
Mexico for up to a a year
Retired Visitor- A foreigner visits Mexico
for the sole purpose of retiring. No employment is looked
for.
Businessmen & Investors- This is for
foreigners both considering doing business or investing in
Mexico and those actively doing so.
PLEASE NOTE: As an Investor, there
is a minimum investment amount as well as the obligation to
demonstrate that the investment is beneficial to the Mexdico's
development.
Technical or Scientific Visitors- To obtain
this form of FM2 or FM3, you must provide documentation to
the Mexican authorities that you have the skills and knowledge
to perform these activities.
Visiting Artists or Sports Celebrities-
Advisory- A consultant to business or government.
Professionals- similar to Technical or Scientific
visitors, you must provide to the authorities that you have
the skills and knowledge to perform these activities. The
applicant must also demonstrate that the skills are not met
in the workforce in Mexico.
Staying in Mexico without working?
Students (FM3)- Students are admitted for
periods of one year for as long as the course lasts. They
may not leave the country for more than 120 days every year.
Students have to prove to the authorities that they have a
regular income to satisfy their needs. The status obtained
when applying for the permit is that of a non-immigrant.
Retired (FM2 OR FM3)- If you have decided
you want to live in Mexico without performing any specific
activity you may acquire this immigration status as long as
you can prove to the satisfaction of the Mexican authorities
that you will live on the income brought from abroad or earned
from Mexican-based investments.
What about the family?
Family members (FM2 OR FM3)- Both as a non-immigrant
or an immigrant, your family members may obtain the permit
to enter the country as your economic dependants.
In such case you will have to provide the authorities with
copies of your immigration papers, as well as information
that proves your income.
Your family members may be able to work or perform any lawful
and honest activity whatsoever if they obtain the corresponding
permit. The immigration status would then change to any of
the abovementioned ones.
Do I need immigration papers while staying in Mexico?
According to the Mexican Law all your immigration
papers must be in force and the information in them contained
must be updated during your stay in the country. In case they
expire or the information is not provided to the authorities
within 30 days of the event that modifies such information,
you will be liable for fines and other penalties. It is highly
recommended that you keep this in mind.
Is it hard to get these documents?
You may try doing it yourself. Yet, if you are not familiar
with the paper work, the Mexican governmental offices, the
bureaucracy and especially the language, it would be wise
to ask for help.
How much does it cost to obtain my immigration papers?
Every procedure generates a cost. Rates change every six
months and may be paid for at any bank in Mexico. You will
have to fill in certain official forms to make the corresponding
payments. These may be requested at any migration office or
you can even buy them at a stationary store.
How long does it take to obtain my immigration papers?
Be ready to wait for approximately 30 working days before
obtaining your immigration papers (FM-2 and FM-3).
We hope this guide serves as a reference and can offer one
better direction for making an educated decision regards foreign
investments and businesses in Mexico. |
