Visas and residence permits Mexico’s
We cover each basis separately: who qualifies, how much money is needed, what documents are required and how long to wait. 6 detailed breakdowns below.
Grounds Mexico’s
Start with whichever is closest to your situation. If you are not sure — we’ll work through it together.
Temporary residence
Mexico temporary residence permit in 2026: income and savings thresholds in UMA, why buying property does not grant status, consulate-only applications, exchanging a visa for a card at INM within 30 days, and the path to permanent residence after four years.
- ≈ 4 400 $ · monthly income over 6 months
- ≈ 75 000 $ · or the remainder over 12 months
Visa and SAE
Mexico visa for Russian citizens in 2026: the free electronic SAE authorisation, who enters without it using a US or Schengen visa, how long you can stay, and why the SAE is not suitable for relocation.
- 0 pesos · SAE cost
- up to 180 days · validity is set by the border officer
Permanent residency
Permanent residency (PR) in Mexico: transitioning after four years of temporary status, direct pathways based on income and savings, family routes through a Mexican-born child or marriage, the rights of a permanent resident, and the road to citizenship.
- 4 years · of temporary status — and transition by length of stay
- indefinitely · the card cannot be renewed
Working in Mexico
How to work legally in Mexico: why income-based residency does not grant the right to work for a local employer, what an employer-registered invitation with INM means, how to add a work permit to an existing status, and what freelancers should do.
- employer · must be registered with INM
- two routes · invitation or permit for status
Canje
Canje in Mexico: why a resident visa is not yet a status, the 30 calendar days under Article 59 of the Migration Law, what to bring to your INM appointment, the consequences of missing the deadline, and how to leave the country before the process is complete.
- 30 days · calendar days, not working days
- from the date of entry · not from the date the visa was issued
Citizenship
Naturalisation in Mexico: five years of residency under the general rule and two years under Article 20 of the citizenship law, a separate path for spouses, the six-month absence rule, Spanish-language and history exams, and what happens to citizenship after divorce.
- 5 years · total period of residency
- 2 years · through children, descent, or marriage
Services and pricing Mexico’s
How much it costs in totalSelect what you need — the total will be calculated instantly. Two or more services — 5% off each.
Visa and residence permit
Documents on the ground
Prices are in US dollars; 16% IVA is added on top. Government fees are paid separately. Government fees are separate unless the line states otherwise. Payment procedure depends on the country and service; the account and contract go where they are needed. If it doesn’t work via on our side — we will refund the money; no one can guarantee approval. A legal consultation — 100 $, it is applied toward the cost of the service.
What else is needed in Mexico
The status is half the move. The other half is housing, a bank account, a school, doctor and documents on the ground. That is handled by the relevant destination sections network, and you won’t have to explain your situation again.
On-site services
Local snapshot: who can help in Mexico with documents, housing, and everyday matters.
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Renting or buying — including a contract that will be accepted in a residence permit application.
home.svoy.io →School for the child
American online school in Russian: grades 1–12, US diploma, you can study from any country.
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