180 days
Tourists/visitors can legally remain in Mexico, holding only a valid passport, for 180 days and must then leave. This generous policy allows large numbers of Snow Birds to seek asylum from frigid winters north of the border and spend months in the warmth of Mexico.

Do you need residency to live in Mexico?

Everyone who intends to move to Mexico for a period longer than six months must have a Resident Visa and a Resident Card, depending on the duration and purpose of their stay. Foreigners who want to settle in Mexico permanently must have a Mexican Permanent Resident Card.

Do you need Covid test to enter US from Mexico?

A negative COVID-19 test is not required for entry to Mexico. Travelers entering Mexico via land may be subject to health screen including temperature checks. Travelers may experience significant delays and face the possibility of being returned to the United States or quarantined in Mexico.

Is Cabo safe right now?

Currently, the U.S. government advises all citizens to exercise increased caution in the state. Criminal activity and even homicide are a danger in parts of Baja California Sur.

Do you have to be a permanent resident in Mexico?

It is not necessary to be a temporary resident in Mexico provided one of the requirements for permanent residency are fulfilled. These are: If you are applying for retirement status and can prove you have a sufficient monthly income – or substantial assets – to support yourself and any dependents.

How long can you stay in Mexico as a temporary resident?

We value your privacy. Temporary Resident Visas are granted to those who want to stay longer than six months but less than four years. After four years of temporary residency, you can apply to convert to Permanent Residency status, which is normally quite painless.

What happens if you don’t get a residency card in Mexico?

It is the issuance of this residency card that makes your residency legal, not the possession of your visa. If you fail to meet this deadline, your visa will become invalid and you may be directed to leave the country and begin again. Learn more about Mexico and other countries in our daily postcard e-letter.

How long does it take to get residency in Mexico?

If the preliminary requirements are met, you will be given a temporary visa, which in reality is permission to enter Mexico with the intention of applying for residency with a 30-day time limit in which to start the process.