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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 · The Americas

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

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Same time zones as US clients

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

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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.

What are the requirements for the Mexico Temporary Resident Visa?

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

What are the key benefits of the Mexico Temporary Resident Visa?

Same time zones as US clients • Renewable up to 4 years, then a path to permanent residency • Large, established nomad communities (CDMX, Oaxaca, Mérida)

What does Nomadic Go help with for the Mexico Temporary Resident Visa?

Nomadic Go provides end-to-end Temporary Resident Visa support for Mexico: document preparation, application guidance, timeline management, and real-time status tracking through your personal dashboard. We handle the paperwork so you can focus on your move. Fixed price, no hidden fees; government fees (≈ US$48 consular fee + ≈ US$250 in-country card fee (government fees, separate from our service)) are always separate. We do not provide legal or tax advice.

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