Business & investor visas
Mexican Investor Temporary Resident Visa (Residente Temporal Inversionista)
A temporary residence route for foreign nationals who have made a qualifying investment in Mexico, allowing stays beyond 180 days but not paid work.
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The specific investment thresholds (share value, number of employees, business-asset value or property value, often expressed in UMA/salary multiples) are not stated here because published figures vary by consulate and change; verify the current qualifying amounts on the official SRE/INM source before publication.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Mexico government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Visa de residente temporal inversionista
- Route type
- Investment-based temporary residence visa (issued by a consulate)
- Authority
- SRE consulate, under criteria set with the INM
- Maximum stay
- More than 180 days, up to 4 years (temporary residence)
- Work
- Does not authorise paid work in Mexico on its own
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals who have invested in a Mexican company or business activity
- Investors in fixed assets or real estate above the qualifying value
- People who want temporary residence based on their investment rather than employment
Requirements
- Valid passport
- Documentary evidence of the qualifying investment in Mexico (e.g. company shares, business assets, or property title above the set threshold)
- Application at a Mexican consulate abroad
What you can do
- Reside in Mexico for the granted period (up to four years) as a temporary resident
- Convert the visa to a resident card at the INM after entry
- Apply separately to the INM for work authorisation if intending to earn a salary paid in Mexico
How to apply
- Assemble evidence of the investment
- Book an appointment and apply at a Mexican consulate abroad
- Enter Mexico and exchange the visa for a resident card at the INM within the deadline
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.