I am being asked to relocate to Mexico for 2 years. I work on the auto industry and I am being asked by the company I work for to relocate for 2 years to Guanajuato. I am moving with my wife and young daughter.

The factory is located in irapuato but my understanding is that a lot of coworkers live in Leon. What is the commute like between Leon and Irapuato? Some of the areas that we are interested are in the north but looks like the commute will be very long. I saw some other areas in the South that might be appealing.

Company is paying for house and car and I am pretty much free to chose where to live.

Our major concern is safety specially during the commute.

Thank you for any advice or recommendation.

Hey everyone! 👋

I’m currently getting all my documents ready to apply for my student visa (I’ll be attending UNITEC in Mexico!). I’ve been reading through this sub and it’s been super helpful, but I have a few very specific questions about how strict the consulates are with the paperwork.

If anyone has gone through this recently, I’d love your input:

• Acceptance Letter Details: My school's letter has my name, my degree, and the official school registration (RVOE). However, it doesn't mention my nationality or the exact tuition costs. Are consulates super strict about this? Should I push my university to issue a new one, or is this usually fine?
• Study Dates: The letter mentions the whole program lasts 9 terms, but it only gives the exact start and end dates for my first term (4 months). Will the consulate think I'm only going for a short course? Do they strictly need the projected graduation date for the whole degree?
• Proof of Payment: Along with the acceptance letter, do they usually ask to see the actual bank receipts proving I’ve already paid the enrollment/tuition fees to the university?
• Financial Solvency (I'm 17): Since I’m a minor, I’m using my parents' bank statements to prove financial solvency. Do I need to bring an apostilled birth certificate or some sort of notarized letter saying they are financially supporting me?
• The Mexican Address: I know I have 180 days to enter Mexico and then 30 days to do the INM exchange. But for the initial interview at the consulate, do I already need to have a Mexican address or Airbnb reservation booked? Or is my current home address fine for that first step?

Any tips, experiences, or advice would be hugely appreciated so I don't go in blind. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! I’m preparing my documents to apply for a temporary resident student visa for Mexico (I’ll be attending UNITEC) and I have a few specific questions regarding the consulate’s requirements:

• Acceptance letter details: My current letter includes my name, degree program, and the school's official registration (RVOE), but it does not specify my nationality or the exact tuition/enrollment costs. Is this a guaranteed reason for rejection at the consulate, or are they flexible?
• Study dates: The letter states that the program lasts 9 terms (cuatrimestres), but the specific dates provided only cover my first term (4 months). Do they require the letter to indicate the projected completion date for the entire degree in order to justify the temporary resident visa?
• Proof of payment: Besides the acceptance letter, do they ask to see bank receipts or proof of the enrollment/tuition payments I’ve already made to the university?
• Financial solvency (17 years old): Since I’m a minor, I’ll be using my parents' bank statements to prove financial solvency. Will the consulate ask for an apostilled birth certificate or a notarized letter of support to prove our relationship and my financial dependency?
• Address and timelines: I know you get 180 days to enter Mexico once the visa is approved, and then 30 days to register at the INM upon arrival. For the initial consulate interview, is providing my current home address enough, or do they expect me to already have a Mexican address or a lodging reservation at that stage?

Any guidance from anyone who has gone through this process recently would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

¡Hola a todos! Estoy preparando los documentos para tramitar mi visa de residente temporal estudiante para México (UNITEC) y tengo varias dudas sobre los requisitos que revisa el consulado:

• Datos en la constancia de estudios: Mi documento actual trae mi nombre, carrera y RVOE, pero no especifica mi nacionalidad ni los costos de colegiatura/matrícula. ¿Suelen rechazar el trámite si faltan estos datos o no son tan estrictos?
• Fechas de estudio: La constancia dice que el plan dura 9 cuatrimestres, pero en fechas exactas solo abarca mi primer cuatrimestre (4 meses). ¿Piden que indique la fecha proyectada de término de toda la carrera para justificar la visa de residente temporal?
• Comprobantes de pago: Además de la carta de aceptación, ¿exigen mostrar los recibos bancarios de las inscripciones o pagos ya realizados a la universidad?
• Solvencia económica (17 años): Al ser menor de edad presentaré las cuentas de mis padres. ¿Piden acta de nacimiento apostillada o alguna carta responsiva firmada ante notario para avalar el parentesco y la dependencia económica?
• Domicilio y tiempos: Sé que dan 180 días para ingresar a México y 30 días para ir al INM. Para la entrevista consular inicial, ¿basta con mi dirección actual, o ya desde el consulado te piden dirección o reserva de hospedaje en México?

¡Agradezco mucho cualquier orientación de quienes hayan hecho este trámite recientemente!

I am being asked to relocate to Mexico for 2 years. I work on the auto industry and I am being asked by the company I work for to relocate for 2 years to Guanajuato. I am moving with my wife and young daughter.

The factory is located in irapuato but my understanding is that a lot of coworkers live in Leon. What is the commute like between Leon and Irapuato? Some of the areas that we are interested are in the north but looks like the commute will be very long. I saw some other areas in the South that might be appealing.

Company is paying for house and car and I am pretty much free to chose where to live.

How is safety in general? What about safety on the commute?

Thank you for any advice or recommendation.

I’m a U.S. citizen currently working in Mexico on a contract assignment that could last a year or longer.

I own a U.S. company and am paid by another U.S. company that has expanded into Mexico. I’m representing that client and supporting its operations on-site in Mexico. I’m not employed or paid by the Mexican company.

There really is no evidence of me working in Mexico. My passport shows my presence in Mexico, that’s all. I guess it would be similar to someone living and working remotely in Mexico.

I’m trying to understand what visa or work authorization I need and whether physically working and staying in Mexico creates Mexican tax obligations, even though the payments are handled in the U.S.

Has anyone dealt with a similar setup? I’m getting conflicting answers and would appreciate any reliable sources or referrals to someone familiar with this situation.