Mexico•North America3 weeks – 2 months
$54 USD
Varies by filing options
1 year
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Mexican investor temporary residence for foreign nationals committing 45,850 UMA-days (~USD 186,272) to a Mexican company, real estate, or productive assets.
Mexico's Temporary Resident Visa for Investors lets foreign nationals reside in Mexico by committing capital locally. Issued by SRE at a consulate and exchanged at INM in Mexico, it requires documented investment exceeding 45,850 UMA-days (~MXN 3,457,400 / ~USD 186,272) via Mexican company shares, business real estate or assets, or an enterprise employing at least three workers.
The consular fee is USD 54 and the INM card fee is about MXN 5,570. The initial card lasts one year and renews in 1/2/3-year steps up to a four-year cap, after which holders convert to permanent residency. The visa is single-entry and the INM canje must be filed within 30 days of arrival. Local employment is not authorised by default.
This visa is ideal for entrepreneurs buying into a Mexican company, real-estate investors holding substantial commercial property, and operating-business owners able to document the threshold and seeking a clear path to permanent residency.
| Initial grant | 1 year |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
MexicoQualifying investment in Mexico exceeding 45,850 UMA-days (~MXN 3,457,400 / ~USD 186,272) via one of: (a) participation in capital stock of a Mexican legal entity, (b) ownership of movable or fixed assets used for business purposes, or (c) documented business activity employing at least 3 Mexican workers.
Documentary proof of investment: notarised deeds, share purchase contracts, asset transfer documents, or company-issued capital certification.
Valid passport with at least 6 months validity.
Completed visa application form (formato OVA / SRE visa form).
One recent passport-style photograph (white background, no eyeglasses).
Proof of legal residence in the country of application (if not a national of that country).
Payment of USD 54 consular processing fee.
After entry to Mexico, exchange the visa for the Temporary Resident Card at INM within 30 calendar days.
Investment
186,272 EUR
Valid passport (with at least 6 months remaining) and full photocopy
One passport-style photograph (white background, no eyeglasses)
Completed Mexican visa application form (OVA / SRE)
Investor evidence: notarised share purchase contract OR title deed for real estate OR documents proving fixed/movable assets used for business OR business activity records showing employment of at least 3 workers (IMSS payroll)
Documentation proving the investment exceeds 45,850 UMA-days (currently ~MXN 3,457,400)
Proof of legal residence in the country of application (if not a national)
Receipt of payment of the USD 54 consular fee
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