How to Complete Your Mexican Residency (CANJE/2023)

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0:00 Introduction
1:05 Entering Mexico with your Visa
4:01 Printing an Electronic FMM
7:20 Residency Application
14:01 Additional Paperwork
18:51 INM Appointments

[jeffeasterday]

I just received my residency (2 days before seeing this video) in large part due to your helpful videos. I arrived via Guadalajara airport and did not receive a paper FMM. It’s also due to the help and kindness of the INM agent who accepted me for processing even though I didn’t arrive very early, and she also went ahead and registered me in the system and printed my electronic FMM. I had the rest of my paperwork thanks to your videos and was surprised to be able to pay the fees at the office. I encourage you to keep up the good informative videos about all things Mexico. I also enjoy the Spanish lessons videos.

[JRspeaking]

Just getting an appointment at the Mexican consulate is maddening!

[ES-rwiq]

Your step by step was perfect! My permanent residency was approved the same morning. Thank you for all you do to make things easier for us.😊

[mr.anderson]

Finally, someone who clearly explains the process. This is incredibly helpful. Thank you.

[lawhoff]

Hey Paul, I found this video again and wanted to thank you for posting it. Even though it is a year old, it was perfect for what I need right now to fill out the INM application. I know facilitators are out there that charge anywhere from $200 to $500 to handle the INM appointment, but it seems so simple really. Anyway, thanks a year later...

[zqw]

As a Canadian, I must say, this video is very, very useful, Thank you so much.

[Dieselshroom]

Great info here! I actually feel prepared to go to the INM office tomorrow. Thank you so much.

[priscam]

😅 spot on! Currently waiting at the Aguascalientes INM for a few hrs lol.
Thanks for all the videos. They have been a life saver 🙌🏼

[DroneFlyingwithUncleBob]

Thanks Paul. You have created outstanding informational videos.

[DoubleOld]

Thanks for all your current updates on the processes and changes for those of us who are clueless. Next year is my target date for relocation. Considering Mexico or Ecuador. Making my final exploratory trips this year. You have been a tremendous resource and I appreciate all your work and efforts. 👍

[cynthiarodriguez]

Invaluable! Thank you so much Paul. I'm headed to SMA in two weeks to finish my residency process and this video has me feeling confident that I can do it. You've dialed down my stress level dramatically. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!!

[patriciasabater-dominguez]

Thank you for your advice on how to obtain permanent residency. I was able to get my permanent residency in one day.

[mikefung]

Fantastic video, thank you so much for showing how to fill these forms. Gracias!

[jessicaediger]

Aha! Finally! This video answered my questions. Among them: I wondered how to complete residency without having a Mexican home address. Thank you! 💜
I've heard of people bring a utility bill from an Airbnb even if the bill wasn't in their name. Wonder how common this is.

[jeffhoffman]

Wow what perfect timing; I just got my permanent residency visa today from the Sacramento consulate. Heading down to Mexico next week to complete the process. Very helpful info. Thanks!

[karlapatterson]

Such great info!! The steps were perfect, thank you QP!

[owenevans]

Great video managed to do it myself. Took a little over 2 hours from my appointment to walking out with my canje.
Today I received my RFC which only took about an hour and 20 minutes.
Everything went as smooth as frog fur

[jgoodygoods]

All of these residency videos have been super helpful! I am definitely going to maintain tourist status as long as it makes sense because, lord have mercy, getting into "the system" sounds like endless drama. Every time you leave the country asa residente aren't you supposed to "check out" at the airport?! It just seems like unless you really need to open a Mexican bank account, etc. all of this isn't worth the hassle.

[raudy]

Thanks for the help in doing our paperwork for temporary residency in Nuevo Nayarit near Puerto Vallarta. I would like to add these comments to your info. Upon going to IMN we were told documents that are to be signed must be done in BLUE ink and not black. I would also comment they require the Formato Basico be filled out as well and signed in BLUE ink only.

[romaf]

Absolutely great and very helpful. Thank you so much Paul!