Mexico
This content was last updated in February 2024.
This chapter outlines how foreign nationals can remain in Mexico in accordance with the country's immigration procedures and receive authorization to perform activities, remunerated or not.
The Immigration Law (IL) determines the different conditions through which visas and immigration documents may be authorized. The IL Regulations (ILR) and Guidelines (ILG) determine the processes that need to be followed to obtain the various types of visas and immigration documents. The IL, ILR and ILG now require anticipated planning for the issuance of visas and immigration documents, as changes to immigration status are no longer authorized for most cases.
Fines for sponsoring companies have been eliminated. However, penalties, including fines, deportation and expulsion from Mexico, still apply to foreign nationals who do not comply with immigration regulations.
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