During the interview, the officer will analyze the information and documents received and will authorize or deny the VISA. In an interview with an officer of the Mexican Consulate, the applicant will be asked to provide information such as personal data, purpose of the trip and any other relevant. It is worth mentioning that only pensioners can apply for the Permanent Resident VISA without having the Temporary Resident VISA first. Original and copy of documents showing that the applicant has a pension (free of liens) greater than the equivalent of five hundred days of general minimum wage in Mexico (141.70 MXP for 2020), approximately $3,542.50 USD for the past six months (considering a rate of exchange of 20 pesos per US dollar).Original and copy of statements as proof of investments or statements of bank accounts with a monthly average balance equivalent to twenty thousand days of general minimum wage in Mexico (141.70 MXP for 2021), approximately $141,700 USD for the past twelve months (considering a rate of exchange of 20 pesos per US dollar).If the foreigner is applying for PERMANENT RESIDENCY: Original and copy of bank statements with a monthly income or pension (free of liens) greater than the equivalent of three hundred days of general minimum wage in Mexico (141.70 MXP for 2021), approximately $2,125.50 USD for the past six months (considering a rate of exchange of 20 pesos per US dollar).Original and copy of statements as proof of investments or statements of bank accounts with a monthly average balance equivalent to five thousand days of general minimum wage in Mexico (141.70 MXP for 2021), approximately $35,425 USD for the past twelve months (considering a rate of exchange of 20 pesos per US dollar).If the foreigner is applying for a TEMPORARY RESIDENCY: Polaroid or cellular phone pictures will not be accepted. Pictures should be taken in a specialized photography studio. Applicant must not be wearing glasses or earrings in the photo and hair must be behind the ears. One frontal picture (passport size, minimum: 3.2 cm x 2.6 and maximum: 3.9 cm x 3.1 cm) in color with white background.Original and copy of passport or other valid identity and travel document.In case of minors, the person signing must be the parent or guardian. This form must have the signature of the applicant. Online form, which is available at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website as well as at any Mexican Consulate.Here is the detailed process divided in two main steps: Through the canje, foreigners who hold a Mexican VISA in their passports, granted by a Mexican consulate, apply at the Immigration Institute for a resident CARD of the same characteristics as the VISA given at the Consulate. This process starts at a Mexican Consulate and finishes in Mexico by doing something called canje (exchange in English) at the Immigration Offices. The following article outlines the necessary steps that must be taken by foreigners who intend to live in Mexico (for non-lucrative purposes) to obtain a temporary or permanent resident card for the first time.
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