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- managers and key specialists
- IT professionals and technical experts
- employees of international companies
- professionals planning to relocate to and work in Mexico
Type: Residencia Temporal con permiso para trabajar
Basis: Аn employment contract with a Mexican employer
Authority: Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM)
Who it is for
- quick opening of personal bank accounts
- the option to register as a sole proprietor, with taxes of 1–2% of turnover
- no proof of personal income or savings required
- the option to register with IMSS (the health insurance system) through the employer
- obtaining an RFC tax identification number
- renewal of temporary residence for up to 4 years, followed by an automatic transition to permanent residence (Residencia Permanente)
- the most highly regarded option when applying for a passport
Benefits of employment-based residence
- an educational diploma
- a valid passport
Documents for the main applicant
Process
STAGE
WHAT WE DO
ACTIONS
TIMELINE
01
Document preparation and submission to INM
LATAM MERCADO prepares the document package
- the Mexican employer submits the application to Mexico’s National Institute of Migration (INM)
- to begin preparing the application, we will need scanned copies of your passport and diploma
Approximately 8–20 business days from receipt of the required documents
02
Obtaining a visa at the consulate
- following INM approval, you visit a Mexican consulate outside Mexico in person to obtain your visa
- LATAM MERCADO helps you prepare for the appointment
- the appointment date depends on availability at the selected consulate
- the visa processing time is confirmed separately
03
Entry into Mexico
- you enter Mexico using your visa to subsequently apply for your resident card
- we explain the border control procedure in advance
Your travel date must be coordinated, taking into account the validity period of your visa
04
Obtaining your resident card
- LATAM MERCADO coordinates the resident card application process, including document preparation, submission of the application and assistance during your in-person visit to INM
- you provide your biometric data and receive your temporary resident card
- we arrange the appointment date after your arrival
- the estimated time for issuance of the card is 1–20 days
Full Process
on average, 1–2 months
First temporary resident card
valid for 1 year
Next step
renewal of temporary residence for 3 years
Then
obtaining permanent residence
After 5 years of legal residence and meeting the naturalization requirements
eligibility to apply for citizenship
Frequently asked questions
Your family members obtain residence permits through family reunification with the main applicant:
- spouse
- children under 18
- parents of the main applicant
Yes. To obtain your resident card, you must travel to Mexico and visit INM in person to submit your documents and provide biometric data.
Yes. To become a naturalized Mexican citizen, you must have been a resident for at least 5 years. You must also pass an examination on the Spanish language and Mexican history and culture.
No. To obtain a residence permit in Mexico or change from temporary to permanent residence, you do not need to provide proof of income, savings or tax obligations.
Preparation of the documents for submission to INM (Mexico’s immigration authority) to obtain work visa authorization, scheduling an appointment with INM to obtain your residence permit, and language assistance during the appointment.
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