Mexico has officially announced major updates to its Ley Federal de Derechos (Federal Fees Law), introducing substantial increases to immigration-related fees starting January 1, 2026. The revised fees, published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación and reported by El Expat Insider Mexico, will affect a wide range of procedures overseen by the National Migration Institute (INM).
Among the most notable adjustments are steep hikes in the temporary and permanent residency categories, with increases exceeding 100% across multiple durations. For example, the fee for a one-year Temporary Resident permit will more than double from $5,328 MXN in 2025 to $11,140.74 MXN in 2026. Permanent residency applications will also see a comparable rise, increasing from $6,494 MXN to $13,578.96 MXN. Visitor permits without work authorization will experience a smaller but still significant increase of nearly 20%.
These changes form part of broader fee adjustments across government services and are aimed at aligning immigration fees with updated cost structures and inflation trends for 2026.
The revised fees will apply to all applications submitted on or after January 1, 2026, irrespective of when the supporting documentation was prepared. Notably, the government will offer a 50% fee reduction for select temporary and permanent residency applicants who meet specific criteria under the 2026 reform. Details on eligibility and documentation requirements for this reduction have yet to be released, with further guidance expected from the INM in the coming months.
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