What are the visa & residency requirements in Merida?

"In order to get a visa to visit Merida, visitors must apply for a visa with the Mexican Embassy or Consulate serving their home country or place of residence. The visa must be obtained before arriving in Mexico and is required in order to enter the country. To apply for a visa, travelers must provide a valid passport, complete a visa application form, provide two passport-size photographs, and pay the applicable visa fee. In order to be eligible for legal residency in Mexico, you must first obtain a temporary residence visa, which is renewable each year. To apply for a temporary residence visa, you must provide proof of your identity and nationality, a valid passport and two passport-size photographs, copies of all your documents, paperwork proving that you have enough funds to sustain yourself during your stay, and documents proving that you have family or business ties in Mexico. Once you have submitted these documents, you must wait for approval before traveling to Mexico. Once you arrive in Mexico, you must register with the National Immigration Institute before you can obtain your residency permit. This permit is renewable every two years," commented one expat who made the move to Merida, Mexico.

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"It has been over 3 years since we went through the process at the Seattle Consulate. They were very specific and they looked at our investment income with social security AND our savings accounts. We provided 2 years of statements downloaded from the brokerage house as well as deposits into our accounts from income. We knew that we would qualify for PR status so it was a breeze. There was no mention about notarization of downloaded documents but we were well organized and made it easier for them. I am unsure about future income from work since we were both retired, but I would think it will be more difficult to convince them that you will have ongoing income from work unless you provide a letter from HR or some other source that shows that you will continue to have income while residing in MX. The best method is to go fully prepared to show your financial qualifications absolutely meet or exceed their requirements," remarked another expat in Merida, Mexico.