Mexico Temporary Resident Visa — Residency Program

📋 Digital Nomad 🏠 Residency 🏆 Citizenship 🎓 Student

🏠 OVERVIEW

Country 🇲🇽 Mexico

Program Temporary Resident Visa

Local Name Visa de Residente Temporal

Type Passive income

Status Active

Initial Duration 12 months

Max Duration 48 months

Renewable Yes (12 mo)

Temporary residency for those demonstrating financial solvency through income (about $4,049+/month at the San Diego consulate for 2026) or savings (about $74,000+, varying by consulate). Leads to permanent residency after 4 years.

💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

Income Requirement $4,049/mo

Savings Required $74,000

Application Fee $550

📋 ELIGIBILITY

Criminal Record Check Required

Health Check Not required

Health Insurance Not required

💼 WORK RIGHTS

Employment Allowed

Self-Employment Allowed

Own Business Allowed

Work Permit Included Yes

👨‍👩‍👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS

Dependents Allowed Yes

Spouse Included Yes

Max Child Age 18

Parents Allowed No

💰 TAX DETAILS

Tax Regime Worldwide

Regime Name Worldwide Income Tax

Foreign Income Taxed Yes

Capital Gains Taxed Yes

🏆 PATH FORWARD

Permanent Residency Yes

Years to PR 4 years

Dual Citizenship Allowed

Citizenship Yes

Years to Citizenship 5 years

Language Required Yes

🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY

Bank Account Can open

Property Purchase Allowed

Public Healthcare Access granted

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Method consulate

Processing Time 15–30 days

Apply from Abroad Yes

Official program page →

📝 NOTES

2026 income/savings thresholds are UMA-based and vary materially by consulate. San Diego publishes $4,049/month income for the previous 6 months for temporary residence; other Mexican consulates publish different USD equivalents based on exchange rates and local practice. Application must begin at a Mexican consulate outside Mexico. Retirees can apply directly for permanent residency at the consulate with higher thresholds. Can also qualify by owning Mexican property of sufficient value.

📋 ALSO IN MEXICO

Mexico also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:

Temporary Resident Visa (Remote Worker) (digital nomad visa)

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