Mexico•North America3–4 weeks
$4,536 USD
Varies by filing options
4 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Temporary residence permit for family members of Mexican nationals or legal residents, renewable 1-4 years; work requires separate INM authorization.
The Mexico Temporary Resident Visa for Family Unity enables foreign nationals with family ties to Mexican citizens or residents to reunify for 1–4 years, renewable toward permanent residency. Issued under the 2011 Migration Law, applicants must document direct family relationships (spouse, child, parent) via official certificates.
Consular fees are approximately USD 36–50 plus INM card fees around MXN 4,500 (USD 225). Processing takes 2–8 weeks from consular application; INM card registration in Mexico occurs within 30 days of arrival. Dependents allowed. Work authorization is limited—separate INM permission is required for employment with a Mexican employer.
This visa is ideal for spouses and children of Mexican nationals or existing residents seeking family reunification in Mexico with a path to permanent residency.
| Initial grant | 4 years |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
MexicoMust have a family relationship with a Mexican national or a foreign national holding a valid Mexican temporary or permanent resident visa/card.
The supporting family member (Mexican or resident) must be physically present at the consular interview.
Must provide proof of the family relationship (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate).
Must hold a valid passport.
Must complete the visa application form.
Must provide a recent passport-sized photograph.
If not a citizen of the country of application, must provide proof of legal residency in that country.
Must pay the applicable consular fee.
Valid passport
Passport photocopy
Passport photos
Proof of monthly income
Proof of savings
Proof of accommodation
Health insurance
Criminal record certificate
Completed visa application form
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