Who needs a residency FM3?

• Foreigners that reside in Mexico for more than six months.
• Foreigners that own Mexico property via a Mexican bank trust.
• Foreigners that want to have a United States vehicle in Mexico.
• Foreigners that want a Mexico driver's license.
• Foreigners that want to be protected in case of legal issues in Mexico.
• Foreigners that want to open a Mexican bank account.
• Foreigners that want to sell or lease their property in Mexico.
• Foreigners that want to bring their household items into Mexico duty free.
• Foreigners that want to change from FM3 to FM2 status.

How long is the FM3 good for?

• FM3 is a Non Immigrant Mexico visa valid for 365 days that allows foreigners to reside in Mexico for more than six months and can be extended annually.

Who needs an FM3 work visa?

• Foreigners that work permanently in Mexico.

Who needs an FM2 visa?

• Foreigners that want to immigrate to Mexico permanently.
• Foreigners that want to become a Mexican citizen.

Who needs an FM2 work visa?

• Foreigners that work permanently in Mexico.

Are there any special requirements for an FM2?

• Yes. You must reside in Mexico for at least nine months per year.