How to get an FM3 (Temporal Resident) visa in Mexico?

Contact INM (Instituto Nacional de Migración). Required: passport, FMM, proof of funds ($1,620/month or $27,000 in your account), and a bank statement. Processing time: 2–4 weeks.

Which city in Mexico should you choose?

Cancún / Playa del Carmen — for nomads and beach life. Mexico City — business hub, culture, restaurants. Guadalajara — Mexico’s IT hub. Oaxaca — cheaper and more laid-back.

How do you open a Mexican bank account?

BBVA, Banorte, Santander Mexico — RFC (tax number) and FM3 required. Mercado Pago, Nu Bank — more accessible without FM3.

Safety varies considerably by region. Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and Mexico City (the historic center and Polanco) are considered safe. Keep an eye on current advisories and avoid traveling at night.

Russians in Mexico — Cancún, life, residence permit, and community

What needs to be done in Mexico?

Select the services you need — the total is shown at the bottom. Send the list and we’ll get back to you for each line.

Two or more services — minus 5% on each

Prices are in US dollars; 16% IVA is added on top. Government fees are paid separately. A consultation if you are not sure where to start — 100 $, it is applied toward the cost of the service.

Visa and residence permit

Temporary residence (temporal) based on income or savingsWhat is included →$1 690
Temporary residence (temporal) through marriage or family tiesWhat is included →$1 390
Temporary residence (temporal) for studythe financial threshold is noticeably lower — often an option for those who don’t qualify by incomeWhat is included →$1 290
Permanent residence (permanente) through a child who is a citizenWhat is included →$1 590
Exchanging a visa for a residency card (canje)after entry there is a limited window for thisWhat is included →$450
Renewal and change of statusWhat is included →$890

Documents and daily life

CURPthe public service is free and takes a morning — you pay for us to handle it on your behalfWhat is included →$99
RFC — tax identification number with SATWhat is included →$249
Account at a Mexican bankWhat is included →$249
Joining IMSSannual fee is charged separatelyWhat is included →$199
Private health insurancewe select for free, we earn from the insurer’s commissionWhat is included →$0
A local number and connectivityWhat is included →$79

Housing

Rental searchin Mexico the landlord pays the agent — we charge for reviewing the contract and protecting your depositWhat is included →50% of one month’s rent, minimum $390
Legal review of the leaseif you found housing on your ownWhat is included →$149
Buying a homeus — the seller paysWhat is included →$0 to the buyer
Property managementWhat is included →10% long-term · 20% short-term

School and children

American online school, grades 1–12US high school diploma, lessons in Russian, fully online from any country; Online with daily lessons — from 3,150 € per yearWhat is included →from €700 per year
Tutoring and SAT, IELTS, TOEFL prepteacher at an American school; 10 € for its students; exam prep with a native speaker — 30 € per sessionWhat is included →€15 / academic hour
School diploma or degree recognition through SEPper document; without it the school won’t accept the childWhat is included →$249
Kindergarten or schoolwith appointments and an interpreter — $649; each additional child is half the priceWhat is included →$349
University or college admissionsWhat is included →$590

Taxes, banking, business

Registration with SAT as a self-employed individualWhat is included →$149
Incorporating an SASgoing to be straight: registering an SAS yourself is free on the government website and takes two days — you’re paying for us to handle it and clarify the tax regimeWhat is included →$490
Incorporating an SA de CVnotary on-siteWhat is included →$1 890
Bookkeeping servicesWhat is included →$99 / mo individual · $249 / mo business
Tax consultationWhat is included →$149 / hr
Annual tax returnWhat is included →$249

Car and driving licence

Mexican driving licencea resident is required to obtain within the first six monthsWhat is included →$199
Airport transferWhat is included →$89
Vehicle import and legalisationt only cars from the US and Canada: the regularisation programme closed on 01.01.2026What is included →from $490, on request

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Popular bundles in Mexico

If you have several tasks at once: a package costs less than the same services booked separately.

The child will be born a Mexican citizen, and the parents will receive permanent residence

· Documents for the baby and permanent residence for the parents
· Interpreter assistant at appointments and during labour
· Cancún, Playa, Tulum, and Mexico City

from $3,900Contents and price →Status and documents — one flat fee

· Residence based on income or savings
· Consular interview preparation
· Exchanging a visa for a residency card at INM

from $2,190Contents and price →Status for everyone, school for the children

· Route calculation for two family members
· Residence for every family member
· School diploma recognition through SEP

$3 890Contents and price →

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1Select servicesor describe your task in your own words if it’s not on the list.
2We respond within two hoursduring business hours — via Telegram, WhatsApp, or email, whichever works best for you.
3We quote the final price before paymentand separately — what is not included: government fees, translations, charges.
4The specialist works on-siteand you stay connected with us from the first question to the final result.

How to pay

Payment method depends on the country and service — we’ll specify it along with the price before you begin of work. Each price indicates whether government fees are included. Where applicable, we issue an invoice and contract. The consultation is credited toward the cost of the service.

If something went wrong

If the work fell through on our end or we were unable to complete it, we refund money. No one can guarantee approval: scheduling, timelines, and decisions on visas and residence permits or account depend solely on the authority and the bank. We prepare documents so that there are no questions about them, and we stay with you until you get an answer.

The country at a glance

Mexico attracts Russian speakers primarily through Cancún and Playa del Carmen — tropical hubs for nomads. Mexico City is a business centre with an active expat scene.

Entry and residence permit

A visa is required

Russian citizens need a Mexican visa or electronic authorisation — except those holding a valid US, Canadian, Japanese, or UK visa or Schengen, or residency in one of those countries: they enter without it. Ukrainian citizens have their own set of conditions.

Paths to a residence permit

Temporal Resident (FM3) — 1–4 years, renewable
Permanent Resident (FM2) — after 4 years on FM3
Digital Nomad / Remote Worker — under FM3
Retirement/Pensioner Visa — for retirees
Investor Visa — business investment

Cost of living

Low / Medium

Advantages

180 days visa-free for Russian citizens
Significantly cheaper than the US and Europe
Warm climate year-round
A growing digital nomad community
Proximity to the US (direct flights)

Downsides

Spanish is essential for life outside tourist areas
Uneven safety (varies by region)
Infrastructure lags behind Europe
Weak internet in some areas
Bureaucracy when obtaining the FM3

Cities in Mexico

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Cancún

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Cancún is a tropical hub for Russian-speaking nomads and those seeking warm, affordable living in Latin America.

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Schools and universities Mexico

Where to take your child and where to study yourself: public and private options schools, language courses, colleges, and universities. A city-by-city breakdown — from those who who study and bring their children there.

Schools and kindergartens

Schools in Cancún

Universities and colleges

Universities in Cancún

Program selection, documentation, diploma recognition, and filing — this is a service SVOY. Applying to universities abroad follows its own rules, and deadlines submission is almost everywhere earlier than it seems.

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