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At a glance

Mexico's real-estate temporary residence route is for applicants who own qualifying Mexican property above the official UMA-based value threshold. It generally requires a notarized public deed and property registration in the applicant's name.

Type
Real-estate residence
Investment fit
People owning substantial property in Mexico
Core requirements
Public deed, property registry, and value threshold
Duration
Temporary residence, renewable up to 4 years

Summary

Mexico has a Temporary Resident route for people who own substantial real estate in Mexico. It is part of the ordinary Temporary Resident visa, but instead of proving monthly income or savings, the applicant proves ownership of qualifying Mexican property.

The official rule asks for a public deed granted before a notary showing that the applicant owns Mexican real estate above an UMA-based value threshold.

This route is useful for people who already own, or are prepared to buy, significant property in Mexico. It is usually not the cheapest way to get Mexican residence.

Eligibility

You can apply when all of the following are true:

Property value threshold

Mexico's 2025 visa guidelines set the real-estate threshold at 91,710 UMA days.

Using the 2026 UMA value of MXN 117.31, that is about MXN 10.76 million. The exact local-currency equivalent can change as UMA changes and as consulates update their checklists.

Real estate versus financial solvency

Many people who can afford this property route may also qualify through ordinary Temporary Residence by financial solvency. That route is often simpler if you already have strong income or savings and do not want your residence file tied to a property purchase.

The property route makes the most sense when the property is already part of the plan.

Duration, Renewal, and Long-Term Path

Temporary Residence is usually issued first for 1 year and can generally be renewed up to 4 years total. After reaching the maximum temporary-residence period, many residents can switch to Permanent Residence.

What This Route Allows

This route can allow you to live in Mexico based on substantial Mexican property ownership. It can later support permanent residence and, if the separate rules are met, naturalization.

What This Route Is Not

This is not citizenship by investment, and it is not a low-cost property visa. The property must meet the official value threshold and documentation rules.

Next Steps

  1. Confirm that the property is registered in your name and that the public deed is available.
  2. Check the current UMA threshold and the consulate-specific checklist.
  3. Gather deed, registry, valuation, passport, proof of legal stay in the place where you apply if needed, and fee documents.
  4. Apply at a Mexican consulate.
  5. Enter Mexico within the visa validity period.
  6. Complete the canje with INM within 30 days of entry.
  7. Keep records current for renewals and any later permanent-residence application.

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