Family visas
Mexican Family Unity Temporary Residence Visa (Visa por Unidad Familiar)
Lets a Mexican national or a resident foreigner sponsor a family member abroad for a residence visa based on the family relationship.
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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 residencia temporal por unidad familiar (trámite INM-03-010-G)
- Route type
- Family-sponsored residence visa
- Authority
- INM (request) and SRE consulate (issuance)
- Who can sponsor
- Mexican nationals or foreign temporary/student/permanent residents
Who it is for
- Family members of Mexican nationals living in Mexico
- Family members of foreign temporary residents, temporary student residents or permanent residents
- Spouses, concubines/partners, parents, minor children and (for Mexican or permanent-resident sponsors) minor siblings
Requirements
- Sponsor's valid official ID (Mexican) or valid residence card (foreign resident)
- Legible copy of the relative's valid passport or travel document
- Documents proving the family relationship (e.g. marriage or birth certificates; proof of concubinage where applicable)
What you can do
- Join the sponsoring family member in Mexico as a resident
- Convert the visa to a resident card at the INM after entry
- Live in Mexico under residence tied to the family relationship
How to apply
- Sponsor lodges the family-unity request (via the INM / consular process)
- The relative attends the Mexican consulate to receive the visa
- Enter Mexico and exchange the visa for a resident card at the INM
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.