Digital Nomad Visas

Mexico Temporary Resident Visa

Mexico's Temporary Resident route is a favourite for North-America-facing nomads: aligned time zones, a four-year horizon, and a clear consular process based on income or savings.

◈ Mexico City · 19.4326, -99.1332 · North America

View Temporary Resident Visa services How it works

Program

Residente Temporal (income/savings route)

Processing

10–20 days at consulate + exchange on arrival

Validity

1 year initially, renewable up to 4 years

Government cost

≈ US$48 consular fee + ≈ US$250 in-country card fee (government fees, separate from our service)

Financial Threshold

≈ US$4,300/month income (6 months) OR ≈ US$73,000 in savings (12 months)

Spending 183+ days or having your main home in Mexico can establish tax residency. We do not provide tax advice.

Key Requirements

Bank or investment statements meeting the income/savings test
Consular interview in your home country
Canje (card exchange) at an INM office within 30 days of arrival

Why Mexico

Signal

Same time zones as US clients

Signal

Renewable up to 4 years, then a path to permanent residency

Signal

Large, established nomad communities (CDMX, Oaxaca, Mérida)

Common Questions

How long does the Mexico Temporary Resident Visa take?

Typical processing is 10–20 days at consulate + exchange on arrival. Timelines are estimates and depend on government schedules.

What income or funds are required for the Mexico Temporary Resident Visa?

≈ US$4,300/month income (6 months) OR ≈ US$73,000 in savings (12 months).

What does it cost in government fees?

≈ US$48 consular fee + ≈ US$250 in-country card fee (government fees, separate from our service). Our service fee is separate and fixed.

Ready to start your Mexico move?

Fixed scope, fixed price. We handle the paperwork and guide you through every stage in your personal dashboard.

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