Spouses
Couples planning residence in Mexico together.
Mexico · Family
Spouse & Family Residency
Many moves to Mexico are family decisions. Family-based residence considers spouses and qualifying family relationships, so the household can plan its future in Mexico together.
Overview
Residence built around family.
Overview
Family-based residence considers relationships — spouses and qualifying family members — as part of planning a life in Mexico.
Eligibility depends on the specific relationships and circumstances, and on the applicable Mexican rules. We keep the guidance high-level and centred on your family’s objectives.
Who this is for
Families planning together.
Qualifying family members
Family relationships considered as part of the household’s plans.
Families relocating
Households coordinating a move as a group.
Mixed-nationality families
Families whose members hold different nationalities.
Key considerations
Coordinating a household.
Relationships matter
Family-based routes turn on the specific relationships involved.
Coordinated planning
Aligning several family members’ plans benefits from early coordination.
High-level assessment
Detailed eligibility depends on circumstances and applicable rules.
Documentation & process
A high-level overview.
A general sense of how we support a family-focused engagement. Specifics depend on the relationships and applicable rules.
Understand the family
We start by understanding the family’s situation and objectives.
Identify documentation
We identify the documentation relevant to the relationships involved.
Prepare & organise
We help prepare and organise the required materials.
Coordinate the process
We help coordinate the applicable process for the household.
Follow-up considerations
We address follow-up considerations where appropriate.
How we help
A clear path, from first conversation.
Understand your objectives
We start with the family’s objectives and circumstances.
Assess relevant pathways
We assess the pathway that may be relevant to your family.
Explain process & documentation
We explain the documentation and process considerations involved.
Coordinate the process
We help coordinate the process so it stays organised.
Ongoing advisory
We provide discreet, ongoing advisory where appropriate.
Related
Related Mexico pathways
Family Relocation
Planning a move that considers the whole family.
Mexican Temporary Residency
A time-limited right to live in Mexico.
Mexican Permanent Residency
A settled, long-term right to live in Mexico.
Mexico Renewal
Guidance on continuing an existing residence status.
Mexican Citizenship
Nationality status — the fuller, long-term connection.