Can you work in Mexico with a Temporary Resident Card?

Temporary Residence with Work Permit in Mexico is a type of residence that allows you to work in Mexico.

Temporary Residence in Mexico

Temporary Residence is one through which a foreigner can remain in Mexico for a certain time; 1, 2, 3, or up to 4 years. The temporary resident card can last from 1 to 4 years and the residence may or may not contain a work permit.

How to become a Temporary Resident in Mexico

How can I obtain Temporary Residence with permission to work in Mexico?

Temporary residence with a work permit in Mexico allows the foreigner to have paid activity in Mexico. Whether working as an employee of a company or carrying out activities independently in any type of work.

You can check the complete Guide to Obtain Visas, Residences in Mexico and Immigration

There are two ways to obtain this type of document:

1. Through a company: The company must have proof of Employer Registration in the Immigration Office to be able to hire a foreigner who is going to travel to Mexico.
2. Demonstrate that I work independently: Registration with the Tax Ofice (SAT): If you plan to work on your own, you will likely need to register with the SAT to obtain a (RFC) and comply with tax obligations.

For those who are already Temporary Residents in Mexico

For people who already have a Residence in Mexico but do not have permission to work, these people are authorized to request a work permit.

How can you help me obtain a Residency with permission to work in Mexico?

If you are in Mexico, we have a program in which we can help you obtain residency in Mexico with Permit to Work.

To see if you apply, you need to contact us via What’s App, as we need to analyze your case to see if you apply to this program.

If you already have residence in Mexico and want to obtain permission to work in Mexico, contact us, we can help you. Also, if you do not yet have residency in Mexico and require it through a job offer, we will be happy to manage your process.

If you are not in Mexico those are steps to obtain a Work Permit in Mexico with a Work Visa

• The company requests the Employer Registration Certificate from the National Migration Institute
• The company requests the National Immigration Institute through a letter of employment offer to grant a visa to a foreign person in order to be hired in Mexico.
• The National Migration Institute reviews and accepts the application for a job offer and authorizes it.
• The foreigner goes to an embassy for a consular interview; if this is approved, the foreigner will have his or her work VISA.
• The foreigner arrives in Mexico and will exchange the FMM that they will be given when showing their visa, for a resident card with a work permit valid for one year.

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