We have permanent residency, which I gathered all the documentation required and started the process in the US. I finished the process in Puerto Vallarta, using an agent. It was helpful during early Covid when only one person could go into the IMN office, and they would let a 3rd party handle it, unlike the SAT office to get an RFC.

I don’t know if it was mentioned above, but the SAT office (at least in PV) sets aside a certain number of walk in appointments for people over 65, which is HUGE to avoid the nightmare of attempting to get an appointment on the SAT website. So, I gathered all that was required (Passport, CURP card, Printed CURP from website https://www.gob.mx/curp/, Proof of address (CFE, Telmex, or Bank statement), and USB Flash drive) and went into the PV SAT office 30 minutes before they open. It is true the check your documents first outside and then let you in but being over 65 you are some of the first to be let in and you DO NOT have to wait in the long lines. It can be a little intimidating going from the front desk, then waiting, then going to a computer while someone fills the RFC application out for you online. That is if you speak NO Spanish. With a little Spanish, it is not difficult at all, and my experience was that the staff are helpful. Then you are in line again for a short while waiting to meet one on one with staff who reviews the paperwork and online information and within 15 minutes prints off your RFC. I will say that I had a USB flash drive that I gave the representative, but he said he did not need it. I was confused but went with it. In retrospect, I should have insisted he put my electronic signature on the flash drive. I understand it can be extremely helpful when making changes in the future. I intend to go back and get it.

Separate from my experience, I went back with my spouse to get their RFC. We thought we had everything in order like I did but found out they would not accept our Telmex bill for proof of address because it did not have my spouse’s name and address on the bill. That was my bad. I have no idea why Telmex did not have our address on the bill, but I won’t go there. It was an extra trip to Telmex and waited a month for the bill to cycle to reflect the name and address on the bill. The CFE bill and our bank statement did not have both our names on them, so those documents would not work. This is all good information for people just starting out the process. Anyway, fingers crossed, we are going back in a few weeks to finish the process of getting my spouses RFC. That is of course, if we can get an appointment. My spouse is under 65 so requires an appointment.

@John Hodgson, The withdrawl limit, is set by your bank, not the atm bank, and you can change it actually.

You can get the number created and a paper printout at the first appointment, but you have to come back to get the digital version on a thumb drive and complete the photo / fingerprint process.

Thanks for your detailed explanation.

I just want to know like if we avail a RFC does that mean our visa permit status change from dependent to work visa ( as I came to Mexico through dependent visa as my spouse is working here ). I felt like only the people who are taxable Can have a RFC… Or if that is not the case what is the easiest way to get a work permit in Mexico ? Thank you and any help would be appreciated.

@Td, Don’t do that! You will be very sorry if you claim any income as taxes are very high, and if you claim no income it will be examined closely. Don’t lie. Just get the RFC! I have never heard of getting tax back for purchases.

As far as I know, you can get an RFC with any type of visa. Mine was just temporary resident visa when I applied for RFC and I got it anyway.

Can you get an RFC with the temporary residency through the economic solvency?

Thank you

Hola Cecilia! Yes, you can print it from your landlord but it should be officially downloaded as a PDF from the CFE website. SAT does not approve screen shots of CFE bills. Your landlord will know this for sure.