MEXICO: Increased Immigration Fees from 1 January 2019

January 18, 2019


Effective 1 January 2019, the fees charged by the National Immigration Institute (INM) for immigration services have increased, in line with the Consumer Price Index yearly increase.The new fees, with a comparison to the previous fees, are listed below: 

Service

2018 Fee (Mex$)

2019 Fee (Mex$)

Increase (Mex$)

Increase %

Certified document copies

19

20

1

5.26%

Legalisation

536

561

25

4.66%

Visitor Visa – Non-Remunerated Activities)

533

558

25

4.69%

Visitor Visa (Remunerated Activities)

2974

3114

140

4.71%

Temporary Resident (1 Year)

3961

4148

187

4.72%

Temporary Resident (2 Years)

5936

6215

279

4.70%

Temporary Resident (3 Years)

7518

7872

354

4.71%

Temporary Resident (4 Years)

8910

9330

420

4.71%

Permanent Resident

4828

5056

228

4.72%

Replacement of Residence Card

1220

1277

57

4.67%

Change of Condition

1266

1325

59

4.66%

Certificate of Legal Status

405

424

19

4.69%

Exit Permit

405

424

19

4.69%

Work Permit

2974

3114

140

4.71%

APEC Business travel Card

1310

1372

62

4.73%

 

Our Advice 

Employers who may be affected are encouraged to consult their Newland Chase immigration specialist.

For general advice and information on immigration and business travel to Mexico, please email us at [email protected]