Find your best path, then follow the steps
Mexico offers several residency paths, and the right choice depends on your situation: income/savings, family ties, study/work plans, and whether you’ll start at a consulate or qualify for local regularization. We map your facts to the clearest route and give you a step-by-step checklist tailored to Tulum / INM Quintana Roo so you can move fast and avoid do-overs.
Your deliverable includes a plain‑English summary of your route, required documents, appointment tips, forms to expect, and what to do after card pickup (CURP, bank, mobile, utilities). We include Spanish wording where it helps (e.g., letter requests), and we flag common pitfalls for expats.
Common residency routes we cover
Temporary Resident
Income/savings or employer/student basis. Usually starts at a Mexican consulate, then you complete canje (exchange) with INM in the Tulum area.
Permanent Resident
For higher financials, retirees, or certain family cases. Skips annual renewals; includes a separate checklist for initial card and follow‑ups.
Family Unity
Spouse/child/parent of a Mexican national or resident. We outline proofs of relationship, civil registry excerpts, and timing for each step.
Student or Work
Enrollment letter or employer sponsorship. We include employer/student letters (ES/EN), INM forms, and appointment flow.
Your Tulum checklist (sample)
- Pre‑route facts: passport validity, recent entries, family ties, income/savings, school/employer info.
- Consulate step (if applicable): book appointment, bring proofs, obtain a visa de residencia sticker.
- Enter Mexico: ensure the entry stamp matches the consulate visa and keep receipts/tickets.
- INM (canje): fill forms, pay government fees, biometric appointment, and card pickup per the Tulum/Quintana Roo flow.
- After card pickup: CURP printout, optional RFC/tax ID if needed, bank/mobile/utilities updates.
- Reminders: renewal windows (if Temporary), address change notices, and travel tips while applications are pending.
We keep the steps practical and plain-English. Your PDF includes links to official portals and simple Spanish phrases for office requests.
What’s different in Tulum
- Appointments & flow: Local sequencing can differ from Cancun/Playa; we outline the current Tulum‑area steps.
- Document phrasing: Spanish controls. We include short Spanish templates (letters/requests) matched to local desks.
- Follow‑ups: How to check status, what to bring for biometrics, and how to handle address changes or renewals if you split time between Tulum and nearby offices.
External reference: Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM).
Quick answers
Do I start at a consulate or locally?
Most routes start at a Mexican consulate outside Mexico, then you complete canje with INM in Quintana Roo. Some family or special cases may qualify to start locally—we note if that fits you.
What documents are usually needed?
Passport, photos, proofs of income/savings (or school/employer letters), civil registry docs for family routes, and government fee receipts. Your checklist spells out exact items and formats.
Can you attend appointments with me?
We’re a legal concierge for expats. We coordinate local counsel or facilitators when in‑person help is needed and confirm scope and fees before anything proceeds.
Pricing & delivery
Immigration Route & Checklist — $89. You’ll receive a 2–4 page PDF with your route summary, Tulum‑area steps, document list, and tips. For quick questions or edge cases, start with Email Answer ($69) and we’ll point you to the right path.
- Purchase the Route & Checklist (or Email Answer) via Stripe.
- Auto‑redirect to our secure intake to share your facts and goals.
- Receive your customized route + step‑by‑step checklist as a PDF.
- Optionally add document prep or local coordination (quoted if needed).
No refunds on digital deliverables. Credits are non‑transferable. Complex cases are scoped and quoted before work begins.
Talk to an English‑speaking legal concierge
Tell us what you need. We’ll confirm scope, price, and timeline before any work begins.