Residence with work permission in Mexico

Residence with work permission · Mexico visa route

skilled · last reviewed 2026-06 · all Mexico routes

Temporary residence with work authorisation requested by the Mexican employer before the consular visa application.

Important notes

• If applicant has a job offer from a Mexican employer, the employer requests work authorisation from Mexico's National Migration Institute (INM).
• Once approved, applicant applies for visa at consulate.
• Temporary residents already in Mexico can apply for work permission.
• No single income threshold for employer-sponsored work route in the source checked; economic solvency applies to some non-work temporary resident cases, not necessarily employer-sponsored employment after INM approval.

Preparation checklist

• Save your submitted files and track the next application or renewal date.

Official source

Official source: Mexico official source

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