Extended visit in Progreso

Visitor1

Member

Member since 27 January 2014

Toronto

Visitor1

27 January 2014 17:42:17

Visitor1

27 January 2014 17:42:17

Toronto

I will be visiting my condo in Progreso this February. Flying in from Toronto.

I have never stayed longer than a couple of weeks, and this time I would like to stay 6 months.

I have heard conflicting information and would like to clarify before I arrive and meet an unpleasant surprise. Can I just go and stay at my condo or do I need a tourist visa?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

joaquinx

Serial expat

Member since 20 August 2011

Xalapa

joaquinx

27 January 2014 20:29:28

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joaquinx

27 January 2014 20:29:28

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Xalapa

You will get an FMM (Tourist Permit) on the flight. It is good for 180 days and is not renewable. There really is no such thing as a Tourist VISA as it is a permit. Next in line would be a Residencia Temporal which is good for 1 year and is renewable. Beyond that is a Residencia Permanente which is good forever. The Temporal and the Permanente Permits are begun in you home country not in Mexico.