temporary residency visa vs regular tourist status in Mexico

Post new topic

njnjnj Member

Member since 31 March 2018

njnjnjMember14 December 2023 00:22:22

Is anybody can highlights the advantages of having a temporary residency visa vs being a regular tourist who can stay 180 days ( in most of the cases ) in Mexico ?

Thanks.

romeoserban New member

Member since 04 August 2023

romeoserbanNew member14 December 2023 00:31:24

Hi there

Depends about your future. Are you looking to spend a lot of time in Mexico in the future? By all means it will be worth it. When you come for Christmas and there are 1000 turists lining up for visa, being questioned why and where , and how much money you goit etc, you go with the locals. I am permanet resident and I live here. If you need help with your residency, i got the right person.

Regards Romeo

tarojohn Member

Member since 17 December 2022

tarojohnMember14 December 2023 00:39:45

basically easier in buying property (in dealing with the notary, local requirements), opening up a bank account, chance to become a permanent resident or citizen...there are many more but those are probably the most relevant.

John

MexicoAfterlife Contributor

Member since 22 July 2021

MexicoAfterlifeContributor14 December 2023 01:24:22

138

Now you need a RFC number to open a bank account, buy a car. Just examples. And they are not giving 180 day auto anymore if they see you in the new computer system as trying to live perm with a tourist visa. All kinds of people posting how they were refused 180 days and now have to find a place to stay in the usa till they can try again. The wild west days of living in mexico is over. Residents visa or you will sooner or later will pay the price.

kansasrodeo New member

Member since 22 May 2022

kansasrodeoNew member14 December 2023 16:37:26

Thanks for the info. Would like to ask if the process of getting into Mexico for 180 day stay is different if traveling by air rater than by vehicle?

njnjnj Member

Member since 31 March 2018

njnjnjMember14 December 2023 20:26:27

@romeoserban

Thanks for reply , it is helpful . I may contact you in future to get some legal help .Appreciated

njnjnj Member

Member since 31 March 2018

njnjnjMember14 December 2023 20:28:46

@romeoserban

Thank you for reply

njnjnj Member

Member since 31 March 2018

njnjnjMember14 December 2023 20:29:30

@MexicoAfterlife

Thanks for replying , appreciated . It is helpful

njnjnj Member

Member since 31 March 2018

njnjnjMember14 December 2023 20:30:06

@tarojohn

Thanks for responding . Appreciate it

Articles to help you in your expat project in Mexico

The Working Holiday Visa for Mexico
Mexico is a destination that has something special for everyone 鈥� with its fabulous beaches, ancient ruins, ...
Visas for Mexico
Foreign nationals planning to move to Mexico can choose from a range of visas. If you want to stay in the country ...
Working in Mexico
When I arrived in Mexico in1992 I worked for Time share companies and the work visa, FM3, was handled and paid ...
Living but not Working in Mexico
Based on my two years living in Mexico, I recommend making a trip to the Mexican Consulate in your home country ...
Renewing your FM3 Visa
If you are working in Mexico as a non-immigrant, then every year you must renew your FM3 visa. If you are looking ...
Mexico relocation in 5 easy steps
So you want to move to Mexico?聽Me too! How do we do it? Expatriating has it's share of bureaucracy, and ...
the FM3 visa for Mexico
I聽went through the application for my FM3 visa in 2010 and renewed it a few months ago. The requirements ...
Dating in Mexico
We can recognize an intrinsic spark of love in the Mexican culture, "la serenata." Remember that ...