PSA: I picked a 6-month visa for Mexico over a quick 90-day tourist card

I was setting up in Playa del Carmen and had to choose between the standard tourist permit or applying for the temporary resident visa. I went for the resident visa, which cost about $350 and took a full day at the immigration office. It was a hassle upfront, but not having to do a border run every three months has been a huge relief for actually getting work done. Has anyone else gone through the resident visa process in Mexico recently and have tips for the appointment?

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milesbailey2mo ago

Bring every single bank statement they ask for, no exceptions.

tara7932mo ago

My friend learned that lesson hard, @milesbailey.

burns.jenny2mo ago

Watching people try to cut corners on official paperwork always backfires. I see it when folks skip a form for a permit or leave a box blank on a tax document. It creates a month-long delay for what would have been a five-minute task of just providing the full info upfront.