How long can I live in mexico on a visit before have to leave?

Question

If I have to,don't mind going back&forth--US.Mex.

Answer 1

If you are an American ciizen, you can get a tourist visa good for 180 days.  You can return to the border and stay in the states one day, then re-enter Mexico with a new 6 month tourist visa.  I know people who have lived in Mexico for 25 years doing this.  Or , if you can meet the income and other requirements, you can apply for an FM3 visa which is good for one yr. and can be renewed at the nearest immigration dept. office to where you live in Mexico.  You can get the tourist visa on the plane or at the border.  Remember, passports are now required to fly to and from Mexico and will be required for all types of travel to and from Mexico starting as soon as next Jan.  Do  not go to Mexico without a passport.