🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇲🇽 Mexico
Visa Name
Temporary Resident Visa (Remote Worker)
Local Name
Visa de Residente Temporal
Program Type
Tourist tolerance
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
48 months
Income Requirement
MXN 46,924/mo
(~$4,400 USD)
· MXN 563,088/yr
Application Fee
$50
Tax Status
Standard
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Not required
Criminal Record Check
Not required
Accommodation Proof
Not required
Proof of Employment
Not required
Degree Required
Not required
Savings Requirement
$74,000
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Extra Income per Dependent
$861/mo
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Standard
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
🏠 LONG-TERM PATH
Leads to Residency
Yes
Years to Residency
4 years
Leads to Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
5 years
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
embassy
Processing Time
10–90 days
Can Apply In-Country
No
Multiple Entry
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
Not a dedicated digital nomad visa but Mexico's Temporary Resident Visa is commonly used by remote workers. Income requirement ~$3,738/month or $73,258 in savings (based on 2026 UMA rates). Requirements vary by consulate. Processing times now 1-3 months due to high demand. Can lead to permanent residency after 4 years. Most nationalities can stay 180 days visa-free and work remotely without this visa.
🏠 ALSO IN MEXICO
Mexico also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Temporary Resident Visa (passive income)
- Permanent Resident Visa (Retired) (retirement)
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