Mexico Permanent Residence Permit

Everyone who intends to move to Mexico for a period longer than six months must have a Resident Visa and a Resident Card, depending on the duration and purpose of their stay. Foreigners who want to settle in Mexico permanently must have a Mexican Permanent Resident Card.

The Permanent Resident Card for Mexico is a popular option among retirees, which is why it is also often referred to as the Mexico Retirement Visa.

Benefits of the Mexico Permanent Resident Card

A Permanent Resident Card gives the holder similar rights to an actual Mexico citizen, excluding the right to vote. As such, with a Mexican Permanent Resident Card:

You are allowed to work without having to get a work permit
You may apply for free health insurance. Here you can find details about the Mexico healthcare system and health insurance for expats.
You only have to apply once – since it is indefinite, there is no need to renew it every one to two years
You can enter and leave Mexico as many times as you want

How to Become a Mexican resident?

You can become a Mexican resident if you fulfill one of the following conditions:

You have close family relations in Mexico
You have found a job in Mexico
You intend to retire in Mexico
You start studying in a Mexican educational institution
You have amassed at least four years of temporary residence and now qualify for permanent residence

As a foreign citizen, you will receive temporary residence in Mexico (a Temporary Resident Card) if you find employment, want to join a family member who is also a temporary resident, or you start studying in Mexico. The Temporary Resident Card for Mexico is valid for one year initially, and can be renewed for a maximum of four years. After four years, you can apply for permanent residence (a Mexican Permanent Resident Card).

However, depending on your case, you may be eligible for permanent residence from the start.

Who is Eligible for the Mexican Permanent Resident Card?

You are eligible for a Mexico Permanent Resident Card if you fulfill one of the following requirements:

You are retired and intend to live in Mexico permanently without employment/income from Mexico (Mexico Retirement Visa)
You have close family relations in Mexico:
- You have a child who is a Mexican citizen or permanent resident
- You are a child or adolescent and you have a parent who is a Mexican citizen or permanent resident
- You are a child or adolescent and you have a step-parent who is a Mexican citizen or permanent resident
- You are the sibling of a Mexican citizen or permanent resident
You have lived in Mexico for at least four years with a Temporary Resident Card
You have lived in Mexico for at least two years with a Temporary Resident Card issued on the grounds of marriage to a Mexican citizen or permanent resident

What is the Duration of a Mexico Permanent Resident Card?

The Permanent Resident Card for Mexico does not have an expiry date – it is issued for an indefinite amount of time. As such, it does not have to be renewed every few years, like the Temporary Resident Card does.

How to apply for the Mexican Permanent Resident Card?

You have to apply for a Mexican Permanent Resident Card at the National Immigration Institute (Instituto Nacional de Migracion (INM)) upon arrival to Mexico. Prior to that, you have to apply for a Permanent Resident Visa at a Mexican embassy in your country, depending on your purpose of travel. The application process for a Permanent Resident Visa for Mexico is as follows:

Contact a Mexico embassy to set up an appointment. You can find a list of Mexican embassies here.
Complete the Mexico Visa Application Form. You can find the application form on the website of the Mexico embassy where you will apply or at the embassy itself.
Collect the required documents. See the requirements for a Mexico Family Visa below.
Submit the application and pay the visa fee. On the date of your appointment, you will give your biometrics and may also have to enter an interview.
Wait for the visa to be processed
Pick up your passport. If the application is approved, the visa will be affixed to your passport.

If your Permanent Resident Visa is approved, you may use it to enter the country, where you have to convert it into a Mexican Permanent Resident Card at the National Immigration Institute.

Converting the Permanent Resident Visa into a Mexican Permanent Resident Card

Within 30 days of arriving in Mexico, you must apply to convert your Permanent Resident Visa into a Mexican Permanent Resident Card. It is the Card which allows you to live in Mexico long-term, not the visa itself.

Changing a Temporary Residence Card into a Permanent Residence Card

If you are already living in Mexico on a Temporary Resident Card, when your current Card is about to expire, you have to apply at the INM to switch it into a Permanent Resident Card (provided you have lived in Mexico as a temporary resident for four years). You must apply at least 30 days before your current residence card expires.

Mexican Permanent Resident Visa processing time

The processing time for a Mexican Temporary Resident Visa changes from embassy to embassy, so you can expect to wait anywhere from one week to a month to receive a visa. As such, apply for the visa at least one month before you intend to travel.

Mexican Permanent Resident Card processing time

A Mexican Permanent Resident Visa takes about 10 – 15 working days to be processed, starting from the day you submit your completed documents at the National Immigration Institute.

Mexican Permanent Resident Visa/Card fees

The Mexican visa fee is about US$36, but it can change slightly depending on the country you are applying from. The required payment method also changes: some embassies may ask you to pay in cash, while others request a bank transfer.

Additionally, when you apply to get a Permanent Resident Card at the National Immigration Institute, you have to pay a fee for the Card as well (around 5,000 Mexican Pesos or US$250).

Requirements for the Mexican Permanent Resident Card

When you apply for Mexican Permanent Residence, you must have several documents which support your application, such as:

Completed and signed Mexico Visa Application Form
Your passport along with photocopies of the relevant pages (first and last page, any visas and stamps you have received)
Passport-size picture with a white background and taken in the last six months.
Visa fee payment
Booked flight ticket. You do not have to actually pay for the ticket until your visa application is approved.
Additional documents related to your purpose of travel, as detailed below:

Requirements for Mexico Retirement Visa

If you are applying for a Residence Permit on the grounds of retiring in Mexico, you must have the following documents:

Cover Letter, addressed to the Mexico embassy, explaining the reason for requesting the visa and stating:
- Your full name, address, and passport number
- Information about your pension, such as where you receive it from and the amount
- Whether you have any investments
- Your address in Mexico and the address in your home country
- The date when you will travel and which port you will enter through
Bank statements from the last six months, proving you have received a set monthly income (the amount may change from country to country, but it is around US$2,000-US$3,000)
Proof of investments in the form of bank statements from the last twelve months (if applicable)
If you have a dependent:
- You must have an additional 25% of your monthly income for them per month as well
- You must include proof of family relationship (birth certificates, marriage certificates etc)

Requirements for Mexico Permanent Resident Visa for Family Unity

If you are applying for a Mexican Permanent Residence on the grounds of family reunion, you must present the following documents:

If you are the parent of a Mexican citizen/permanent resident: Your child’s birth certificate, stating your name (original and photocopy)
If you are the child of a Mexican citizen/permanent resident: Your birth certificate (original and photocopy)
If you are the sibling of a Mexican citizen/permanent resident: Both yours and your sibling’s birth certificates (original and photocopy)
If you are the child of the spouse/common law partner of a Mexican citizen/permanent resident:
- Proof of your parents’ marriage/common-law union
- Your birth certificate
If your family member has a Mexican Permanent Resident Card: Their valid Permanent Resident Card (original and photocopy)
Proof your family member can support you during your stay:
- Bank statements or investment receipts (original and a photocopy)
- Proof your family member has an income through employment or investment

Keep in mind:

All the official documents you submit (birth certificates, marriage certificates, etc) have to be legalized before via an Apostille or the Mexican embassy.
All the documents you submit have to be in English or Spanish. If they are not, you must have them translated and submit both the original and the translation.
This is not an exhaustive list of requirements. The Mexico embassy may request any additional documents as they see fit.

What Happens if you Lose/Damage your Mexican Resident Card?

If you lose or damage your Mexican Resident Card, you must visit the local immigration office and apply for a replacement. You must have the following documents with you:

Your passport (original and a photocopy)
Residence card replacement fee
Three pictures, two showing you face-front and one from your left side profile
If your resident card was damaged: Submit the Tourist Card (FMM) and your entrance Visa along with the residence card
If your resident card was stolen/lost: Submit the the Tourist Card (FMM) and your entrance Visa
Form to request immigration procedure stay (here)
Any additional documents the immigration office may request

If you lose or damage your Mexican Resident Card while you are abroad, you must approach a Mexican embassy to request a replacement.

Mexican Permanent Residency to Mexican Citizenship

You may apply for Mexican citizenship after five years of residency in Mexico, regardless of whether you have lived as a temporary or a permanent resident. Mexico allows dual citizenship, so you do not even have to renounce your current citizenship to obtain it.

As a citizen, you would have full rights to vote and live without fear of being deported. The Mexican passport is also one of the strongest, allowing visa-free access to well over 100 countries.

Foreigners who wish to remain in Mexico indefinitely may apply in person for a Permanent Resident Visa at the Consular Office closest to their place of residence.

Requirements:

Visa application form printed on one page, double sided, properly completed and signed.
Valid passport or travel and identity document, original and a photocopy of the page containing the photograph and personal data.
Original and a photocopy of the migratory document accrediting your legal stay in Canada (only for applicants who are not Canadian citizens).
One photograph measuring 3.9 cm x 3.1 cm, face uncovered, no eyeglasses, frontal view, in colour and with white background.
Payment of fees in cash for processing of visa application.

Applicants must also present the following documents, depending on the category under which they are applying:

a) Retirees or Pensioners:

Original and a photocopy of investment receipts or bank account statements showing an average monthly balance equivalent to $181,338.00 Canadian dollars during the last twelve months, or
Original and a photocopy of proof of tax-free monthly income from pensions in an amount greater than $4,533.00 Canadian dollars during the past six months.

b) Family Unity:

Ties to a Mexican citizen:
- The applicant’s birth certificate, original and a photocopy; and
- Marriage certificate or document proving the common-law union or equivalent relationship with the Mexican citizen, in accordance with the applicable legislation in the country where the legal act took place, original and a photocopy; or
- Document proving Mexican nationality, in accordance with Article 3 of the Nationality Law, original and a photocopy.

If the applicant has a child who is a Mexican citizen, the Mexican birth certificate of the child, original and a photocopy; or
If the applicant has a Mexican parent, provided that the applicant is a child or adolescent who is not entitled to claim Mexican nationality, and has not married or has been declared incompetent and under the parent’s legal representation, ties can be demonstrated by presenting the applicant’s birth certificate, original and a photocopy; or
If the applicant is the child of the spouse or common-law partner of a Mexican citizen, provided that the applicant is a child or adolescent, and has not married or has been declared incompetent and under the parent’s legal representation, ties can be demonstrated by presenting:
If the applicant is the sibling of a Mexican citizen, birth certificate of the applicant and his/her sibling, original and a photocopy; and

Ties to a foreigner holding a permanent resident visa:
- Applicant's birth certificate, original and a photocopy; and
- Marriage certificate or document proving the common-law union or equivalent relationship with the foreigner who holds a permanent resident visa, in accordance with the applicable legislation in the country where the legal act took place, original and a photocopy; or
- Valid permanent resident visa, original and a photocopy, and
- The applicant must prove economic solvency to support each of his/her family members during their stay in the country, with:

If the applicant has a foreign child who holds a permanent resident visa, s/he must present the child’s birth certificate, original and a photocopy; or
If the applicant has a foreign parent who holds a permanent resident visa, provided that the applicant is a child or adolescent who is not married or has been declared incompetent and under the parent’s legal representation, ties can be demonstrated by presenting the applicant’s birth certificate, original and a photocopy; or
If the applicant is the child of the spouse or common-law partner of a foreigner who holds a permanent resident visa, ties can be demonstrated by presenting:
If the applicant is the sibling of a foreigner who holds a permanent resident visa, provided the applicant is a child or adolescent and has not married or has been declared incompetent and under the sibling’s legal representation, ties can be demonstrated by presenting the birth certificates of the applicant and his/her sibling, original and a photocopy of each;

Ties to a foreigner whose migratory status is that of permanent resident:
- Applicant's birth certificate, original and a photocopy; and
- Marriage certificate or document proving the common-law union or equivalent relationship with the foreigner whose migratory status is that of permanent resident, in accordance with the applicable legislation in the country where the legal act took place, original and a photocopy; or
- Valid Permanent Resident Card, original and a photocopy.

If the applicant has a foreign child whose migratory status is that of permanent resident, ties may be demonstrated by presenting the child’s birth certificate, original and a photocopy; or
If the applicant has a foreign parent whose migratory status is that of permanent resident, provided that the applicant is a child or adolescent who is not married or has been declared incompetent and under the parent’s legal representation, ties can be demonstrated by presenting the applicant’s birth certificate, original and a photocopy; or
If the applicant is the child of the spouse or common-law partner of a foreigner whose migratory status is that of permanent resident, ties can be demonstrated by presenting:
If the applicant is the sibling of a foreigner whose migratory status is that of permanent resident, provided the applicant is a child or adolescent and has not married or has been declared incompetent and under the sibling’s legal representation, ties may be demonstrated by presenting the birth certificates of the applicant and his/her sibling, original and a photocopy of each, and

Requirements to Prove a Common-Law Relationship:

A Common-Law Relationship is understood as being a relationship between a man and woman who live together outside the bonds of matrimony, in an ongoing and permanent fashion, for the period of time established by the legislation of the corresponding country. The couple does not need to have cohabited for the established term if there are children born of the union.

The applicant must present a Statutory Declaration or Affidavit signed before a Canadian Notary Public, stating that as of the date of the visa application the interested parties have cohabited publicly and continuously for a minimum of two years. This declaration must contain certified copies (certified by a Notary Public) of the official photo identification of the interested parties (passport, driver’s license), as well as documents demonstrating their common-law relationship (rental contract or financing to purchase a home signed jointly; joint property; joint bank or credit accounts; income tax return showing the common-law union; life insurance policy listing the common-law partner as beneficiary, etc.).

If the couple has children together, they should present the original birth certificate(s) of the child(ren). In this case, it is not necessary for the couple to have cohabited publicly and continuously for a minimum of two years. Nevertheless, they must show that they maintain a common residence by means of payment receipts for utilities issued under both names.

If the Statutory Declaration is signed before a Notary Public from a province outside the jurisdiction of the Representative Office carrying out the procedure, or outside the country, it must be legalized by the corresponding Mexican Embassy or Consulate. In the document is issued outside Canada, it must be apostilled or legalized, depending on the country.

Important Note:

Issuance of the visa is subject to the outcome of the interview.

The visa may only be used during the period of validity, which begins on the date of issuance, and is valid for one single entry. Once you have entered Mexican territory, within the first 30 calendar days, you must go to the National Migration Institute to process the residence card that proves your legal status in the country and allows you to remain in Mexico.

Applications based on Family Unity may only be presented at a Consular Office, and the foreigner who is a permanent resident or the Mexican citizen must accompany the family member at the time the application is presented.

This only applies to foreigners who are the children; parents; children of a spouse or common-law partner; or siblings of a Mexican citizen or foreigner who is a permanent resident in Mexico.

A foreign spouse or common-law partner of a Mexican citizen or foreigner holding permanent resident status in Mexico may not, under any circumstances, be issued a permanent resident visa. Upon maintaining temporary resident status for a period of two years, the person may apply to the National Migration Institute for permanent resident status, provided the matrimonial or common-law relationship remains in force.

Immigration authorities may decide to refuse the request to enter the country if the applicant is subject to criminal process or has been convicted of a serious crime as defined by national laws on criminal matters or provisions in international treaties or conventions that the Mexican State is party to, or if the applicant’s background in Mexico or abroad could compromise national or public security, in accordance with Article 43 of the Migration Law.

Permanent Resident Visa

Retirees who wish to settle permanently in Mexico may apply for a Permanent Resident visa.

Under this visa category, retirees may not be allowed to conduct lucrative activities in the country. Dependents may be included in the application.

If you wish to retire in Mexico, you will have to prove that during the previous six months you have been receiving at least 300 days' worth of Mexican minimum wage (roughly US$1,600) from a pension or other retirement source, or, prove that you have investments or bank accounts with an average overall balance equivalent to US$107,000 during the previous year.

The permit is valid indefinitely. After 5 years of legal residency, you may be eligible for naturalization. To obtain citizenship, you must have Spanish language skills and pass a test and interview about Mexican history, culture and values. Nationals of Iberia (Spain and Portugal) or Latin American countries may be eligible for citizenship after 2 years of legal residency.

Requirements

- Proof of investment or bank accounts with an average monthly overall balance equivalent to US$107,000 (12 months), or
- Proof of monthly income from pensions, bank accounts in the amount of at least US$1,620 (6 months).

Restricted Nationalities

No nationality is officially restricted

Dual Citizenship

Dual citizenship is recognized in Mexico. You are not required to renounce your previous nationality to become a citizen of Mexico.

Documents Required

Original and photocopy of passport
One passport-size photo
Bank Statement
Proof of pension

Dual Citizenship Yes
Family Members Included Yes
Land Ownership Yes
Physical Residence Required No
Personal Visit Required No
Language Skills Required No
Interview Required
How To Get Residency In Mexico For Living, Working Or Retiring In Mexico
RESIDENCY AND CITIZENSHIPSECOND PASSPORT
By EA Editors
Mexican Passports
Share
How to Get Residency in Mexico for Living, Working or Retiring in Mexico.
There were new laws introduced in 2012 aimed at simplifying the process of how to get residency in Mexico to become a Mexico resident. Now in a matter of 3 months, you will have your resident card in hand as long as you follow procedures. However, unless you are familiar with the system I highly recommend hiring an attorney, that will simplify your process. A Tourist Visa would allow you to stay for 6 months. But, if you want to be living in Mexico, working or retiring in Mexico, you will have to undergo the process of getting Mexico residency to avoid the risk of deportation.
Prior to the changes, it was possible to enter Mexico on a 180-day tourist visa and then apply for a Mexico residency visa while in the country. Now, the new Mexico immigration law requires you to start the application in your country of origin. You are required to attend a Mexican consulate or embassy and apply in person. If the preliminary requirements are met, you will be given a temporary visa, which in reality is permission to enter Mexico with the intention of applying for residency with a 30-day time limit in which to start the process. While your application for residency in Mexico is in progress, you cannot leave the country without invalidating your application.
I found this great podcast by The Expat Money Show – Travis Luther and Why Americans are leaving the USA
Which Residency in Mexico Visa is Right for You?
Mexico has two main types of immigration visas:
Non-Immigrant Visa are issued to people who are visiting Mexico for a specific purpose with the intention of leaving the country once that purpose has been fulfilled.
(One note of interest – no visa is required in invest in Mexico real state.)
Immigrant Visas are for those who intend to remain in Mexico on a long term or permanent basis. For example, if you plan on living in Mexico, retiring, or working in Mexico. There are two categories under this type of visa:

1. Visa de Residente Temporal – Temporary Resident Visa
This type of visa is for people who wish to remain in Mexico for a period of more than 6 months but not longer than 4 years. It is unlikely that a temporary resident visa will be issued for more than one year initially but it then becomes renewable for a further one to three year period. This type of visa permits unlimited entry and exit to and from Mexico during its period of validity.
Various conditions can be applied to the Temporary Resident Visa for Mexico including the right to work or engage in specific activities that can be lucrative or non-lucrative depending on the classification of the visa granted.
A temporary resident visa is unlikely to be granted unless the applicant is able to show that they have sufficient funds to support themselves and any dependents, or prove that they have a steady and reliable source of income. The financial requirements are based on the minimum wage in Mexico and are quoted in Mexican Pesos.
The new immigration laws of 2012 decreed a sharp increase in the amount required to meet the criteria for obtaining a temporary residency permit to 400 times the daily minimum wage, which equates to roughly $2,000 US dollars a month. There is room for discretion if an applicant has hard assets such as substantial savings or if they own real estate. This is usually required to be Pension Income or Social Security Income.
You can also show Economic Solvency with a Bank Account. This amount can vary between different Embassies and Consulates in different countries as well as within the same country!

2. Visa de Residente Permanente – Permanent Resident Visa
This type of visa is for foreign nationals who intend to live in Mexico for more than 6 months and intend to live in Mexico indefinitely. It is not necessary to be a temporary resident in Mexico provided one of the requirements for permanent residency are fulfilled. These are:
- If you are applying for retirement status and can prove you have a sufficient monthly income – or substantial assets – to support yourself and any dependents.
- If you have a close family connection in Mexico, such as a child, or parent.
- If you are married to a Mexican National or foreign permanent resident and have 2 consecutive years of regular status as a Temporary Resident where that the Temporary Visa was issued because of your marriage.
- If you are eligible for residency on humanitarian grounds or through political asylum.
- If you have 4 consecutive years of regular status as a Temporary Resident.
The Process of Applying for Residency in Mexico
You have to start the process in your country of origin and obtain the visa allowing you to enter Mexico with the intent of applying for residency through the Mexican Embassy. Again – this process and the requirements can vary between different Embassies and Consulates in different countries as well as within the same country!
Once in Mexico, the first step is to complete and print a form online and make a payment of the application fee. The form, as you would expect, is in Spanish. The form and payment receipt must then be taken to a consulate or embassy. You will be required to submit a number of documents to support your application such as photographs, birth and marriage certificates, proof of income or bank statements, payslips, if applicable, and any other documents that are on the list supplied by the embassy. All documents should be notarized confirming their authenticity and officially translated into Spanish.
After a ten-day period, you need to return to the embassy where you submitted your application to have your fingerprints taken. A medical examination may also be required. Following this visit, and providing you have been approved, the next step is to wait for your Clave Unica Population Register or CURP card. This serves as your I.D. and proof of residency status.
The government bureaucracy in Mexico could be as slow as just about everywhere else in the world. But, comparing the Mexican Immigration system to other countries getting your residency visa for living in Mexico is actually not bad at all. And with patience and perseverance, you will get there in the end and join over a million other expats who are enjoying the good life that working, living, and retiring in Mexico has to offer.
No
Many companies in the US and beyond also have locations in Mexico or want to outsource some of their operations and labor to the country. If you’re considering hiring employees to work in Mexico, you need to know how to get a work visa. Following the right process will ensure that your employees stay compliant and can be productive from the start.
As a global PEO, we understand how important labor is to your business. When you work with Globalization Partners, we’ll hire your employees through our Mexico PEO. As the Employer of Record, we’ll handle the entire Mexico work permit process so that you can focus on growing your bottom line.
What Types of Mexico Work and Resident Visas Are There?
The National Institute of Immigration oversees all immigration in Mexico and issues work visas. Any foreigner who wants to work in the country must obtain a visa. For example, those working for Mexican companies need a residency visa with permission to work. Individuals working for a foreign company in Mexico for less than six months can instead get a visitor’s visa with permission to work.
Mexico has three different visas:
- Tourist visa: Individuals with a tourist visa can stay in Mexico for up to 180 days for anything besides lucrative activities such as paid employment.
- Temporary resident visa: This visa is for foreign nationals who want to live in Mexico for more than 180 days. In addition to the Mexico work permit, people with a temporary resident visa can live and work in the country for up to four years with a Mexico work visa.
- Permanent resident visa: Foreigners looking to live and work in Mexico permanently need a permanent resident visa. People with close family ties in the country or those who have lived in Mexico for a long time can also apply for the permanent resident visa.
Requirements to Obtain a Mexico Work Visa
Most employees accepting a position with your location in Mexico will need a permanent resident visa known as the Visa de Residencia Permanente. However, not all employees will meet the requirements, as they need to have family connections in the country, sufficient monthly income, or four years of regular status as a temporary resident. It may be wise for companies to apply for a temporary resident permit for employees who have been invited to Mexico to work or have real estate or close family ties in the country.
While some of the requirements differ between the two options, some common documents required include the following:
- Visa application form
- Valid passport
- Copy of migratory document
- Photo ID
- Invitation from a public or private institution
- Proof of finances, education, employment, and relationship with a Mexican citizen
What Is the Application Process Like for a Working Visa in Mexico?
Foreign nationals looking to work in Mexico for more than six months need a temporary resident visa with approval to work. This setup requires you, as the employer, to apply at the Mexican Institute of Immigration. If approved, the employee must apply for the relevant visa at the Mexican consulate in the applicant’s resident company. Once you or the employee receives word that the visa application is accepted, the employee must visit the consulate to get the necessary visa within 15 days.
This entire procedure gives employees a temporary resident visa, along with permission to work, that’s valid for 180 days. After arriving in Mexico, the employee has 30 days to register with their local immigration office and receive a temporary resident card, which is valid for up to four years. After the card expires, the individual has to either obtain a permanent resident visa or move from Mexico.
Other Important and Unique Considerations
While it’s possible to convert a temporary resident visa into a permanent resident visa, foreigners with a visitor status cannot convert it to work status. Individuals who have a company they want to work for in Mexico can apply for a work permit and stay in the country until they get the permit at the consulate of their home country. They must leave Mexico to collect the permit, and they can then apply for a residence visa.

PASSPORTS & VISAS

Upon arrival in Mexico, you will need to produce an up to date passport plus a visitor’s permit which is now known as the FMM “Forma Migratoria Multiple”. This form is provided free of charge by your travel agent, airline or at point of entry. As before, passport holders from countries on Mexico’s no visa required list do not need to apply for a formal visa to visit Mexico. If you’re visiting Mexico from the US or Canada, this applies to you.
The immigration officer at passport control may also ask you to prove the necessary economic means and a return ticket to your country.
Immigration will check your documents and stamp and process the form, handing you back the right-hand portion, which you must keep and surrender when you leave Mexico. If you lose this form, you will have to go to the immigration desk at the airport and may have to pay a fine for another one, so it is best to attach it to your passport so it cannot be misplaced.

Mexico Visa Policy permits citizens of the countries listed below to travel to Mexico without a visa. (FMTTV):

Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Irland, Island, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweeden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
http://www.sre.gob.mx/

Investment Single -
Investment Family 4 -
Minimum Annual Income $26,400
Time To Citizenship 60
Time To Permanent Residency
Visa-Free Countries 142
Financing Available