Published on 1 February 2026

Mexiko: Family, marriage and partnerships

The FDFA provides relevant information on family matters, marriage and partnerships to people planning to emigrate to Mexico.

Joining your family

Swiss–Mexican couples wishing to live in Mexico may apply for a permanent resident visa (Visa de residencia permanente) for the Swiss spouse and children. The application must be submitted in person at the Mexican embassy in Bern.

Registering marriages and partnerships

Marriages contracted abroad under civil law are recognised in Switzerland and must be registered with the Swiss civil status authorities. Swiss nationals who get married abroad are required to register their marriage with the competent Swiss representation abroad. The documents must be submitted to the diplomatic representation together with an apostille. The latter will forward the declaration to Switzerland free of charge.

Find out what you need to do as early as possible

Before you get married, contact your Swiss representation to find out what you will need to do to make sure your marriage is recognised and registered in the civil status register without delay.

Partnerships

Same-sex marriages have been legal in Mexico since 31 December 2022. For more detailed information, please refer to the factsheet on entering into a registered partnership abroad published by the Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) and the relevant information provided by the Mexican authorities.

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