Cozumel Sun News August 7, 2021

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Cozumel News August 7, 2021: Detecting Gas Leaks, Heat Strokes, Cozumel Reef Rest Schedule, the México Temporary residency permits process, Permanent residency permits process, and the Financial Income Requirements for Temporary and Permanent Residency. This page is still featured in The Cozumel Sun Guide for Residents under Mexico Immigration Information.

Detecting Gas Leaks

Check your gas tanks regularly for leaks. It is quite easy to ensure there are no leaks. Apply soapy water to the connections. If there is a leak, the water will create bubbles. Turn off gas immediately and reattach properly.

Heat Stroke

The side effects of heat stroke are dehydration, fainting, as well as skin and intestinal illnesses. The symptoms are Headache, loss of consciousness, confusion, rapid pulse, nausea, dizziness, dry and how skin, and excessive sweating.

Cozumel Reef Rest Schedule

México Temporary Residency Permit

Applying for Temporary residency is the better choice if you plan to stay in Mexico for a while and then leave.

It is also the way to go if you want to stay long term but do not have the income or savings to qualify right away. The financial qualification criteria for temporary residency permits are less strict that those needed to apply for permanent residency.

No Travel Restrictions

When you have temporary residency in Mexico, you can enter and leave Mexico as often as you wish. There are no time limits on how long you must remain in Mexico.

However, you must renew your Temporary Resident Permit and report any changes to your status in person in Mexico.

Up to 4 Consecutive Years

Mexico’s temporary residency permits last for up to four years. Your first temporary resident permit will only be for one year. Thereafter, you can renew your temporary residency for 1 to 3 more years. (Recommend going for the three years in case your income declines!)

Work Eligibility

Note that not all temporary residency permits carry permission to work in Mexico; you must apply for a work permit when applying for temporary residency.

At the end of a 4-year period of temporary residency, you can:

Apply to exchange the temporary residency for permanent residency.

Near the end of the four consecutive years holding temporary residency, you can apply to exchange your (Residente Temporal) Temporary Resident Permit for a (Residente Permanente) Permanent Resident Permit. You can have the transfer from temporary to permanent residency processed at your nearest immigration office in Mexico. This requires an application procedure and payment of the processing fees.

In most cases you do not need to demonstrate your economic solvency when you exchange your temporary residency for permanent residency.

Start The Temporary Permit Process Again

• Enter a ‘regularization’ procedure to re-apply for temporary residency after the fourth year has expired.

Last of all you may leave the country if you are no longer interested in living in Mexico!

Permanent residency permits

Applying for Permanent residency is the better choice if you intend to live in Mexico long term and qualify with the higher income or savings required for permanent residency.

Holding a permanent residency negates the need for you to apply for renewals of your residency permit (less time and cost) and enables you to work in Mexico if you want to.

Once you hold a permanent residency card, your residency card never expires, there is no need for renewals. However, you do need to notify your local immigration office of any change of address, civil status, as well as any changes in employment if you work in Mexico.

No Travel Restrictions

When you have permanent residency in Mexico, there are no time limits on how long you must remain in Mexico to keep your permanent residency status. However, if you intend to apply for citizenship, you will need to prove you were physically in Mexico for at least one year prior to your application.

Financial Income Requirements for Temporary and Permanent Residency

2021 posted by MEXPERIENCE January 2021

Mexico Residency Qualification based on Income

If you intend to apply for legal residency in Mexico because of ‘economic solvency’ using a proven monthly income, you will need to demonstrate income for at least the last 6 months in multiples of Minimum Salary (MS) or UMA depending on what measure the Mexican Consulate you apply at is using. Learn about MS vs UMA.

This table shows the monthly income required, expressed in Mexican pesos (MXN) with an approximate equivalent in US dollars (USD), based on the legal multiples of Minimum Salary (MS) or UMA required for qualification.

Residency Type   Monthly Income (MS) Monthly Income (UMA)

Temporary Residency   MXN$42,510 | USD$2,237       MXN$26,886 | USD$1,415

Permanent Residency   MXN$70,850 | USD$3,729       MXN$44,810 | USD$2,358

Dependent Spouse

(Temp. or Perm. Res)     MXN$14,170 | USD$$746       MXN$8,962 | USD$472

Dependent Minors

(Temp. or Perm. Res)     MXN$14,170 | USD$$746       MXN$8,962 | USD$472

Family Unit*

(Temp. or Perm. Res)     MXN$14,170 | USD$$746       MXN$8,962 | USD$472

Student

(Temporary Residency)  MXN$14,170 | USD$$746       MXN$8,962 | USD$472

Mexico Residency Qualification based on Savings

If you intend to apply for legal residency in Mexico based on ‘economic solvency’ using proven savings (cash or investments), you will need to demonstrate a minimum monthly balance over the last 12 months in multiples of Minimum Salary or UMA, depending on what measure the Mexican Consulate you apply at is using. Learn about MS vs UMA.

This table shows the savings/investment balance required, expressed in Mexican pesos (MXN) with an approximate equivalent in US dollars (USD), based on the legal multiples of Minimum Salary (MS) or UMA required for qualification. See the accompanying notes in the blue box below for further details.

Residency Type   Savings Balance (MS)  Savings Balance (UMA)

Temporary Residency   MXN$708,500 | USD$37,289       MXN$448,100 | USD$23,584

Permanent Residency   MXN$2,834,000 | USD$149,158       MXN$1,792,400 | USD$94,337

Dependent Spouse

(Temp. or Perm. Res)     MXN$14,170 | USD$$746       MXN$8,962 | USD$472

Dependent Minor

(Temp. or Perm. Res)     MXN$14,170 | USD$$746       MXN$8,962 | USD$472

Family Unit*

(Temp. or Perm. Res)     MXN$14,170 | USD$$746       MXN$8,962 | USD$472

Student

(Temporary Residency)  MXN$141,700 | USD$7,460       MXN$89,620 | USD$4,717

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