Mexico temporary residence through economic solvency
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Evidence and datesMexico’s temporary-residence economic-solvency route has a consular visa stage and a separate INM residence-card exchange after entry. This guide uses the San Diego 2026 financial checklist as a named example; other consulates can require different amounts and evidence.
Evidence and datesOnly source-checked fields are shown as facts. “Not verified” means we have not established that field from current evidence; it does not mean zero, no, or ineligible.
Requirements and important conditions
San Diego requires the visa form, original passport and copies, lawful-US-status evidence, a recent photo and original bank-certified solvency evidence. Employment cases need a signed employer letter explicitly agreeing to residence and remote work in Mexico. Confirm the authorised consular district and financial branch before assembling the file.
Evidence and datesBook the VISAS department through MiConsulado only after the checklist is ready. The consulate conducts document review, interview and biometrics; visa issuance and admission are not guaranteed. After entering with the residence visa, complete the INM card exchange within 30 calendar days. Local employment permission, tax, family permissions, renewal and current INM fees need separate confirmation.
Evidence and datesConditional financial requirements
Use one option only when all its conditions apply. Within that option, every listed requirement must be met together.
Incomplete coverage: these options are not a complete list of the programme's financial requirements.
San Diego savings example1 financial requirement · conditions and sources
Applies when:
- Average monthly balance for preceding 12 months; bank-certified originals; San Diego 2026 only
All of the following are required:
San Diego employment or pension example1 financial requirement · conditions and sources
Applies when:
- Preceding six months; original bank-certified evidence; employment letter conditions; San Diego 2026 only
All of the following are required:
No single comparable figure recorded for: processing time, annual permit presence, tax treatment. Check the conditions above and the cited official sources.
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Evidence and review method
Automated primary-source check by Codex on 29 Oct 2026.
This automated source check is not a human editorial or legal review.
Review scope: Programme status, Programme name, Programme category, Official application information, Overview, Financial summary, Eligibility requirements, Practical application guide and conditions, Conditional financial requirements.
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Programme status
Mexico National Migration InstituteEvidence dates and supporting passage
- Evidence type:
- Official guidance
- Source checked:
- 29 Oct 2026
- Check method:
- Automated primary-source check; not a human review
Supporting passage or location: 2026 checklist, pages 1-2: Requisitos 1-6, economic solvency alternatives, employment letter, foreign documents; Procedimiento and MiConsulado
- Evidence type:
- Official guidance
- Source checked:
- 29 Oct 2026
- Check method:
- Automated primary-source check; not a human review
Supporting passage or location: Expedicion de Documento Migratorio por CANJE: 30-day entry exchange, required documents and 2026 fee categories/discount conditions
- Evidence type:
- Official guidance
- Source checked:
- 29 Oct 2026
- Check method:
- Automated primary-source check; not a human review
Supporting passage or location: Expedicion de documento por canje: Requisitos 1-5 and printed signed estancia application
Financial summary
Mexico National Migration InstituteEvidence dates and supporting passage
- Evidence type:
- Official guidance
- Source checked:
- 29 Oct 2026
- Check method:
- Automated primary-source check; not a human review
Supporting passage or location: 2026 checklist, pages 1-2: Requisitos 1-6, economic solvency alternatives, employment letter, foreign documents; Procedimiento and MiConsulado
- Evidence type:
- Official guidance
- Source checked:
- 29 Oct 2026
- Check method:
- Automated primary-source check; not a human review
Supporting passage or location: Expedicion de Documento Migratorio por CANJE: 30-day entry exchange, required documents and 2026 fee categories/discount conditions
- Evidence type:
- Official guidance
- Source checked:
- 29 Oct 2026
- Check method:
- Automated primary-source check; not a human review
Supporting passage or location: Expedicion de documento por canje: Requisitos 1-5 and printed signed estancia application
Conditional financial requirements
Mexico National Migration InstituteEvidence dates and supporting passage
- Evidence type:
- Official guidance
- Source checked:
- 29 Oct 2026
- Check method:
- Automated primary-source check; not a human review
Supporting passage or location: 2026 checklist, pages 1-2: Requisitos 1-6, economic solvency alternatives, employment letter, foreign documents; Procedimiento and MiConsulado
- Evidence type:
- Official guidance
- Source checked:
- 29 Oct 2026
- Check method:
- Automated primary-source check; not a human review
Supporting passage or location: Expedicion de Documento Migratorio por CANJE: 30-day entry exchange, required documents and 2026 fee categories/discount conditions
- Evidence type:
- Official guidance
- Source checked:
- 29 Oct 2026
- Check method:
- Automated primary-source check; not a human review
Supporting passage or location: Expedicion de documento por canje: Requisitos 1-5 and printed signed estancia application
Eligibility requirements
Mexico National Migration InstituteEvidence dates and supporting passage
- Evidence type:
- Official guidance
- Source checked:
- 29 Oct 2026
- Check method:
- Automated primary-source check; not a human review
Supporting passage or location: 2026 checklist, pages 1-2: Requisitos 1-6, economic solvency alternatives, employment letter, foreign documents; Procedimiento and MiConsulado
- Evidence type:
- Official guidance
- Source checked:
- 29 Oct 2026
- Check method:
- Automated primary-source check; not a human review
Supporting passage or location: Expedicion de Documento Migratorio por CANJE: 30-day entry exchange, required documents and 2026 fee categories/discount conditions
- Evidence type:
- Official guidance
- Source checked:
- 29 Oct 2026
- Check method:
- Automated primary-source check; not a human review
Supporting passage or location: Expedicion de documento por canje: Requisitos 1-5 and printed signed estancia application
Overview
Mexico National Migration InstituteEvidence dates and supporting passage
- Evidence type:
- Official guidance
- Source checked:
- 29 Oct 2026
- Check method:
- Automated primary-source check; not a human review
Supporting passage or location: 2026 checklist, pages 1-2: Requisitos 1-6, economic solvency alternatives, employment letter, foreign documents; Procedimiento and MiConsulado
- Evidence type:
- Official guidance
- Source checked:
- 29 Oct 2026
- Check method:
- Automated primary-source check; not a human review
Supporting passage or location: Expedicion de Documento Migratorio por CANJE: 30-day entry exchange, required documents and 2026 fee categories/discount conditions
- Evidence type:
- Official guidance
- Source checked:
- 29 Oct 2026
- Check method:
- Automated primary-source check; not a human review
Supporting passage or location: Expedicion de documento por canje: Requisitos 1-5 and printed signed estancia application
Practical application guide and conditions
Mexico National Migration InstituteEvidence dates and supporting passage
- Evidence type:
- Official guidance
- Source checked:
- 29 Oct 2026
- Check method:
- Automated primary-source check; not a human review
Supporting passage or location: 2026 checklist, pages 1-2: Requisitos 1-6, economic solvency alternatives, employment letter, foreign documents; Procedimiento and MiConsulado
- Evidence type:
- Official guidance
- Source checked:
- 29 Oct 2026
- Check method:
- Automated primary-source check; not a human review
Supporting passage or location: Expedicion de Documento Migratorio por CANJE: 30-day entry exchange, required documents and 2026 fee categories/discount conditions
- Evidence type:
- Official guidance
- Source checked:
- 29 Oct 2026
- Check method:
- Automated primary-source check; not a human review
Supporting passage or location: Expedicion de documento por canje: Requisitos 1-5 and printed signed estancia application
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