Regularise your status in Mexico through a family tie
Official name: Regularización por unidad familiar
For people in Mexico without regular status who are the spouse, partner, parent or child of a Mexican or a foreign resident, or hold legal custody of one. The 60-day limit on the expired-document route is not among this route's listed requirements. The fine is 20 to 40 UMA days.
Moving to Mexico
Practical facts for newcomers, from official sources Finance Living
Finance
3
Currency
Mexican Peso
MXN
Mexican Peso
Cost of living
59
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
1.92–35%
Income tax (national)
VAT (IVA) 16%
Federal annual ISR tariff; 35% above about MXN 4.51 million (2025 bands). Some states add a payroll tax paid by employers.
Living
1
Happiness
#12 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Eligibility
Who it’s for: People in Mexico without regular status who have a family tie to a Mexican citizen or a foreign resident.
In Mexico without regular status
Sign in to check this route against your profileYou are in Mexico and your status is irregular. Ley de Migración art. 133 sets this route out.
Spouse or partnerSpouse or partner
Sign in to check this route against your profileSpouse or partner (concubinato) of a Mexican, or of a foreign temporary or permanent resident.
Parent, child or guardianParent, child or guardian
Sign in to check this route against your profileParent or child of a Mexican or foreign resident, or holder of legal representation or custody of one.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklist
- Fees
- Steps to apply
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- 7 documents
- 8 fees
- 6 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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