Mexico’s 2026 residency fees roughly doubled on January 1: a one-year temporary permit now costs about 11,140 pesos and permanent residency 13,579. What expats pay.
Mexico · Expat Life
Key Facts
It already happened. Mexico’s immigration fees rose on January 1, 2026, some by as much as 100%.
One-year temporary. The government fee jumped from about 5,570 to roughly 11,140 pesos.
Permanent residency. The card now runs about 13,579 pesos, up from roughly 6,494.
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