How We Can Help You
Whether relocating for work, retirement, business or family, moving to another country involves navigating a range of legal and procedural challenges. Immigration law in Mexico classifies applicants by activity, duration and purpose, making accurate legal guidance essential.
Mexican Lawyers London assists individuals, professionals, investors and businesses with visa applications, residence permits and citizenship processes. We assess eligibility, prepare the necessary documentation and guide clients through every step to avoid delays or refusals.
Our team also handles immigration appeals and compliance matters, helping clients resolve legal obstacles and maintain lawful status. From executive relocations to long-term residence, we ensure your transition is smooth and legally sound.
Our experience allows us to assist you with:
- Advising clients seeking to establish permanent residence in Mexico for more than six months, including those relocating for business, retirement or family reasons
- Assisting with immigration applications for executives, scientists, technicians, athletes, artists and other professionals relocating for work or cultural purposes
- Guiding clients through the categories defined by the General Immigration Law, including non-immigrant and immigrant classifications
- Advising on non-immigrant visas such as visitor (for lucrative or non-lucrative activities), distinguished visitor, local visitor and correspondent
- Assisting with immigrant visa categories, including retired persons, investors, professionals, persons in positions of trust, scientists, technicians and specialists, family members, artists, athletes and assimilated persons
- Offering pre-travel advice and preparing clients for all necessary steps in the immigration process, including legalisation of documents and consular submissions
According to the General Immigration Law, foreigners who can legally enter Mexico fall into the following categories:
Non Immigrant
This is the foreign national who, with permission from the Ministry of the Interior, enters the country temporarily. There are 11 types of visas under this category, classified according to the activity that the foreigner engages in the country, and according to the purpose for which the foreigner enters Mexico. The most relevant for business purposes are:
- Visitor (for lucrative or no-lucrative activities)
- Distinguished visitor
- Local visitor
- Correspondent
Immigrant
This is a foreign national who legally enters the country for the purpose of residing here in anticipation of achieving the status of permanent resident alien. There are 9 types of immigrant visas, depending on the activity that the foreigner will engage in Mexico:
- Retirees
- Investors
- Professionals
- Persons in positions of trust
- Scientists
- Technicians and specialists
- Family
- Artists and athletes
- Assimilated persons
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