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Immigration to

United Mexican States

EU-quality residency without the EU price tag

Mexico's Temporary and Permanent Resident Visas offer affordable residency for retirees, remote workers, investors and family members. Citizenship after 5 years (or 2 for Latin Americans).

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Capital
Mexico City
Population: 129M
Live • This Year
200,000+ permits
Annual immigration target
Quality of life
Diverse culture + climate
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Country Overview

Mexico at a Glance

Essential facts about living, working, and immigrating to Mexico.

Capital
Mexico City
Population
129M
Currency
MXN ($)
Aع
Languages
Spanish, English
Processing Time
2–6 weeks
Min Score
$2,500+/mo income
Annual Target
200,000+ permits
Citizenship After
5 years
Immigration Pathways

4 Ways to Move to Mexico

Every legal route is documented below — choose the one that matches your profile, or take our free eligibility check and we'll match you.

Most Popular
Temporary → PR

Temporary Resident Visa

1-year renewable up to 4 years. Income $2,595+/month or savings $43K+. Then convert to permanent.

Processing
2–6 weeks
Route
Temporary → PR
Eligibility Requirements
  • Monthly income $2,595+ (last 6 months) OR savings $43,300+
  • Clean criminal record
  • Valid passport (6+ months)
  • Apply at Mexican consulate abroad
  • Photographs and forms
Timeline
2–6 weeks
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Direct PR

Permanent Resident Visa

Direct PR for retirees with $4,300+/month income or $172,000+ savings. Path to citizenship in 5 years.

Processing
2–4 weeks
Route
Direct PR
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • Clean criminal background
  • Eligible by skills, education, or investment
  • Proof of funds appropriate to programme
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
Timeline
2–4 weeks
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Work → PR

Work Visa

Employer-sponsored work permit. INM authorisation + visa stamp at consulate.

Processing
4–8 weeks
Route
Work → PR
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • Clean criminal background
  • Eligible by skills, education, or investment
  • Proof of funds appropriate to programme
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
Timeline
4–8 weeks
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Family → PR

Family Reunification

Spouse, children, parents of Mexican citizens and permanent residents.

Processing
4–8 weeks
Route
Family → PR
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • Clean criminal background
  • Eligible by skills, education, or investment
  • Proof of funds appropriate to programme
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
Timeline
4–8 weeks
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How Scoring Works

Eligibility & Scoring Breakdown

Mexico's scoring framework. Most successful applicants score in the top percentile of these criteria.

Profile Strength

up to 500 pts
  • Education
  • Language proficiency
  • Work experience

Adaptability

up to 100 pts
  • Country ties
  • Spouse profile

Calculate Your Score

Use our free calculator to estimate your eligibility and see which Mexicodraws you'd qualify for.

Your Estimated Score
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Last Cut-off
$2,500+/mo
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Our 5-Step Process

From Profile to Landing in Mexico

Every step is handled in-house. One case manager, written timelines, and live tracking through your portal.

01

Free Eligibility Check

60-second assessment maps you to the right pathway for this country.

Day 1
02

Document Preparation

Police clearances, attestations, language tests — handled in-house.

Weeks 1–6
03

Application Filing

We submit to the immigration authority and track every checkpoint.

Weeks 6–10
04

Decision & Issuance

Approval, biometrics, visa stamping. We handle interviews and follow-ups.

Weeks 10–20
05

Landing & Settlement

Banking, housing, schools — first-month support included.

First month
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What You'll Need

Mexico Application Document Checklist

Every required document, sorted by category. We provide notarization, translation and attestation under one roof.

Category 01

Identity & Civil

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage / divorce certificate (if applicable)
  • Police clearance (every country lived in 6m+)
  • 4 recent passport photographs
Category 02

Education & Work

  • Degree / diploma certificates (apostilled or attested)
  • Transcripts and graduation letter
  • Employment letters (with role, duties, salary)
  • Pay slips and tax returns (2 years)
  • Professional licenses if applicable
Category 03

Language & Funds

  • Language test (IELTS / TEF / equivalent, within 2 years)
  • Bank statements — 6 months minimum
  • Proof of settlement funds
  • Source-of-funds declaration (for investors)
Category 04

Medical & Biometrics

  • Panel physician medical exam
  • Biometrics (fingerprints + photo)
  • Health insurance certificate
  • Dependents' medical exams
  • Vaccinations as required
Missing a document? We handle every one.
Apostille, embassy attestation, certified translations and IELTS/ECA bookings — all in-house.
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Transparent Pricing

Mexico Application Cost Breakdown

Every fee, end-to-end. No surprise add-ons. Government fees go to the authority, third-party costs to providers, our service fees are flat-rate.

Government Fees

  • Visa / permit applicationUSD 40–380
  • Biometrics (per person)USD 85–120
  • Visa stamping / issuanceUSD 100–400
  • Spouse / partner add-onUSD 28–266
  • Dependent child (each)USD 150–300

Mandatory Third-Party

  • Language test (IELTS / TEF)USD 280–320
  • Credential evaluationUSD 220–400
  • Medical exam (per person)USD 250–450
  • Police clearance (per country)USD 50–120
  • Translation & notarizationUSD 200–600

LeaderSol Service Fees

  • Eligibility assessmentFREE
  • Full service (single applicant)USD 1,500–3,500
  • Spouse inclusionUSD 650
  • Per dependent childUSD 350
  • Landing & settlement supportUSD 900
Total estimated cost (single applicant)
USD $3,000–$6,000
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The Benefits

Why Mexico Is Worth The Move

Reasons clients pick Mexico over other destinations.

Affordable Cost of Living

50–70% cheaper than US and Canada for comparable lifestyle.

Universal Healthcare

Public IMSS healthcare available to residents.

Fast Citizenship

Mexican passport after 5 years. Dual citizenship allowed.

Diverse Geography

Caribbean coast, Pacific beaches, colonial cities, mountain towns.

Family-Centric

Strong family culture. Children integrate easily.

USMCA Region

Trade access to US and Canada markets.

Where to Live

Top Cities to Settle in Mexico

Cities where our clients most commonly settle, with average salaries and lifestyle highlights.

Main City

Mexico
Business hub
  • High employment
  • Diverse community
  • Cosmopolitan

Capital

Mexico
Government & culture
  • Embassy quarter
  • Cultural institutions
  • Stable economy

Coastal Hub

Mexico
Port & tourism
  • Trade port
  • Hospitality jobs
  • Quality of life

Tech City

Mexico
Innovation centre
  • Startup ecosystem
  • Tech salaries
  • Universities

Industrial

Mexico
Manufacturing
  • Engineering roles
  • Lower cost
  • Family-friendly

Resort Region

Mexico
Lifestyle
  • Year-round climate
  • Tourism sector
  • Retirement-friendly
Real approvals

We post mexico grants as they land

Every approval we publish goes on our Facebook page, with the client's permission — dated, public, and open to comments. We would rather point you somewhere you can check than show you a number you cannot.

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Before You Apply

Why Mexico files get refused

Most refused applications are not refused because the applicant did not qualify. They are refused because the file was wrong. That part is ours to own, not yours.

The wrong route

Applying on the category that looks closest rather than the one the profile actually fits. The strongest applicant on the wrong visa is still refused.

Thin evidence

Funds shown without a traceable source, employment letters that do not match the tax record, a study plan that does not explain the gap years.

An inconsistency nobody caught

A date, a job title or an address that differs between two documents. An officer does not ask — they refuse, and the refusal follows you into the next application.

Filing before the file is ready

A deadline pushes the submission out early and the missing piece becomes a refusal instead of a two-week wait.

We read the refusal letter before we refile. If a case should not be submitted as it stands, you get that in writing instead of an invoice.

Common Questions

Mexico Immigration FAQs

The questions our consultants get asked most. Need more detail? Schedule a free 30-minute call.

Standard processing for skilled-worker visas to Mexico ranges from 4 weeks to 12 months depending on programme. Tourist visas are typically issued within 5–15 working days. Permanent residency through skilled streams averages 6–18 months. We provide written estimates per case.
Ready for Mexico?

Let's build your Mexico immigration plan — today.

Book a free 30-minute consultation with a Mexico-specialist consultant. You'll walk away with a written estimate and a step-by-step roadmap.

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Lina Moreno
Senior Consultant • Licensed
"I'll personally review your profile and map your fastest legal route to Mexico."
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