How to Get a Retirement Visa for Mexico Step by Step (Rentista)

Mexico Retirement Visa

Mexico Retirement Visa

Wanting to retire in Mexico?  There is a special visa for that for Mexico called a rentista. Here’s how to get a retirement visa for your visit to Mexico. To learn how to acquire other types of Mexican visa, click here.

1
Find your consulate

Click on the link to find the website of the closest consulate to you.

2
Find the visa applications

Normally, after you land on the consulate page, there will be a link on the left-hand side that says “Visas,” “Visa for Mexico”, or “Visas for Foreign Nationals.” Find that link and click it.

3
Find the student application

Look for a link that says “Retirement Visa” or “Visa Categories” (then find the Retirement Visa link) and click on it.

4
Gather documentation

Gather the required documents.

  • Note that the required documents will vary from consulate to consulate.
  • The Mexican government gives the individual consular offices a lot of leeway on what they can ask for.
5
Apply for the visa

In most situations, probably because there are so many Mexican consulates in the United States and around the world, you will need to apply in person.

6
Wait until you receive the visa.

Your new Mexican visa will be ready shortly. The time period will vary from consulate to consulate. Congratulations! Enjoy your trip!

7
Vaccination information

Don’t get sick! Here is the latest information on any required vaccines for your stay in Mexico.

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