The Independent Means Visa in Mexico (also known as Temporary Residency By Economic Solvency in Mexico) offers temporary residency to qualified individuals who can demonstrate financial stability through income or savings.
MOBILITY ASSSET SNAPSHOT
The Temporary Residency By Economic Solvency program in Mexico provides a pathway to temporary residency for individuals with stable income or significant savings. This program is designed to attract retirees, investors, and other individuals looking to establish residency in a country with rich culture, diverse landscapes, and a favorable climate.
Overview
A pathway to temporary residency for qualified individuals with stable income or savings in Mexico
Eligibility Requirements
Individuals with passive income from a foreign source
Anchor Ancestor restrictions
Months to citizenship
Length of Visa
1 year, renewable for up to 4 years
Months to Visa
1-2 months
Physical Presence Requirement
None specified
Availability
High
Family Allowance
Spouse and children
Overview
Submit application at a Mexican Consulate in your home country or country of legal residence
Overview
Our experienced team will guide you through each stage of the application process, offering personalized assistance tailored to your needs.
We'll help you gather and organize the documents you need for applying.
Once your documents are ready, we'll let you know where and how to submit your application to the relevant authorities.
Questions?
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What types of income or savings qualify for economic solvency in Mexico?
How often do I need to renew my residency permit?
Can Independent Means Visa holders apply for Mexican citizenship?
DOCUMENTS
Passport+Biometrics
Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)
Accommodation: Proof of address in Mexico is not required for the initial application but may be needed for the residence card after arrival
A clean criminal record is generally required, though a formal police clearance certificate is not always asked for
Applicants must provide documentation proving they have sufficient financial means to support themselves without working in Mexico+Proof of Income or Wealth: Bank statements for the last 12 months+Proof of investments, pensions, or other stable income sources+Investment account statements
DOCUMENTS
Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences
Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization
Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services
Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees
Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing
Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing
Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates
Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)
Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests
Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees
Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services
Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services
Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates
Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees
Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees
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