Residency in Mexico Recidency in Mexico | Page 6

2 TEMPORARY RESIDENCY TEMPORARY RESIDENCY RENEWAL The renewal of the residency is carried out annually (although some are approved for up to three years) before the Immigration Institute in Mexico, meaning you do not need to leave the country. The renewal must be initiated within 30 calendar days before the expiration date. Example: If the card expires on May 25, you may begin the renewal process on April 26th. Even if you renew 20 days in advance, the expiration date will remain the same as your original visa, May 25. A r t i c l e 4 7 o f t h e G e n e ra l Population Law says that "If the immigrant stays more than two years in a row outside the c o u n t r y, h e w i l l l o s e h i s migratory status, except in the exceptional cases determined by the Ministry of the Interior." 5