Immigration Playa

16/02/2026

💍 If you’re about to take the next step, remember that marriage is not only a celebration of love, it is a promise to support one another, stand by each other, and build a future as a team.

For many binational couples, it also represents the opportunity to be together legally in Mexico and to begin a new chapter with certainty and peace of mind. 🌎❤️

What should you know?
✔️ The marriage must be legally registered with the Civil Registry.
✔️ If it took place abroad, it must be properly apostilled or legalized and, if applicable, translated.
✔️ The relationship must be proven and all requirements established by the National Immigration Institute must be met.

👩‍❤️‍👨 Immigration authorities will verify that the relationship is genuine and that all legal requirements are fulfilled, so it is essential to submit complete and truthful documentation.

So while love unites hearts… the law can help unite countries when handled correctly. 💖

To avoid setbacks and ensure your process is clear and successful, it is essential to have the right guidance for your immigration procedures.

At Immigration Playa, we are ready to guide you every step of the way, providing professional and personalized support so your love story can also have legal peace of mind.

13/02/2026

If you have already processed your Visa, please keep the following information in mind:

1️⃣ Your exchange process (“canje”) begins as soon as the Visa is placed in your passport, and you only have one opportunity to use it. Your Visa is valid for 6 months, Check the expiration date and do not enter Mexico as a tourist.

2️⃣ Do not use the fast-track filters. Make sure a migration officer stamps your passport and verify that your FMM is marked “Canje” and that your information is correct.

3️⃣ Bring ALL your documents before traveling and have those that require it properly apostilled.

4️⃣ Review the UPDATED requirements. INM frequently changes its criteria. What worked before may no longer apply at the time of your trip.

5️⃣ You have 30 calendar days to begin the process once you enter Mexico.

Do you have questions? Send us a DM or WhatsApp and avoid mistakes and unnecessary stress.

04/02/2026

If you are a foreigner living in Mexico, your CURP must match your immigration status and official records in Mexico.
Even a small mistake can cause delays or problems with residency, renewals, or work permits.

🔍 Always check: name, date of birth, nationality, and immigration status.
✍️ If you find any errors, request a correction as soon as possible.

👉 Not sure if your CURP is correct? Contact us and we’ll help you review it.

20/01/2026

✨ 2026 is full of new job opportunities, but remember: if you have temporary residency, you are not automatically allowed to work.

Working without a work permit can result in fines or the cancellation of your residency.

🛂 Before starting a job, make sure your temporary residency includes permission to work.
👉 If you have any questions, we’ll be happy to guide you.

01/01/2026

MIGRATORY RIGHTS 2026
Derechos migratorios 2026

01/01/2026

happy and blessed 2026.
IMMIGRATION PLAYA
Your trusted lawyers

16/12/2025

If you are a temporary or permanent resident in Mexico, this is important information to keep in mind:

An exit and entry permit is only required if you currently have an immigration process in progress (renewal, change of status, replacement, etc.).

⚠️ If you are in a regularization process, you cannot leave Mexico while your process is ongoing.

Exit and re-entry permits are granted for a limited period of time (up to 60 days), subject to INM authorization.

If your residence card is valid and you have no pending process, you may travel without requesting a permit.

Every case is different.
If you have any questions, feel free to message us before you travel.

- Team Immigration Playa

13/12/2025

24/11/2025

🚨 🚨Are you planning to complete an immigration procedure in 2026? 🚨 🚨 This information is important.

In recent days, information has been circulating about an increase in the costs of immigration procedures in Mexico. Many people are unsure whether these amounts are real, already in effect, or where they came from.

To avoid confusion, here is a clear explanation of exactly where the new fees come from and where they were officially published.

The immigration fees for 2026 are not a rumor or an internal adjustment by the INM.
They come from a legal reform officially published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF), in the Evening Edition of Friday, November 7, 2025, where the Government of Mexico establishes the costs applied to official procedures and services. These fees will take effect on January 1, 2026.

The amounts are part of Reform 62 to the Federal Fee Law (Ley Federal de Derechos), which sets the annual fees for various government services, including the immigration services listed in Article 8:

• Visitor without permission to engage in paid activities
• Temporary Resident (1, 2, 3, and 4 years)
• Permanent Resident

⚠️ Some exceptions ⚠️ Certain individuals may pay only 50% of the corresponding fees, as long as they demonstrate to the National Immigration Institute (INM) that their stay in Mexico is due to family unity or an offer of employment, or by invitation from a public organization or institution without remuneration.

So, if you plan to complete immigration procedures in 2026, you must take the new fees into account and verify which amount applies to your specific immigration situation. If you have any questions, remember that Immigration Playa is here to help you.

14/11/2025

Dear Foreigner,
This Monday November 17, INM office will be closed
IMMIGRATION PLAYA