Mexico's Residente Temporal is the standard long-stay route for remote workers: income or savings-based, renewable for up to 4 years, and a gateway to permanent residency.
Mexican government fees (~$48 consular + ~$250 in-country card) are paid separately.
Apply for Mexico ResidencyInterview at a Mexican consulate in your home country.
Valid for 6 months to travel to Mexico.
Within 30 days of entry, you exchange the visa stamp for a resident card at an INM office.
Card renewed annually up to 4 years total, then permanent residency eligible.
Approximately $4,300/month (based on 300× Mexico's daily minimum wage) demonstrated over 6 months, OR approximately $73,000 in savings (12 months of statements). Exact amounts adjust with the minimum wage annually.
Yes. The Residente Temporal visa is issued by a Mexican consulate in your home country. You cannot convert a tourist stamp to a resident card inside Mexico.
The Canje is the in-country exchange – within 30 days of arriving in Mexico, you visit an INM (immigration) office to trade your consular visa stamp for a physical resident card (tarjeta de residencia).
Spending 183+ days in Mexico in a calendar year or establishing your primary home there can create Mexican tax residency. Consult a Mexican tax professional for your specific situation.
Yes. After 4 years on the Residente Temporal, you are eligible to apply for Residente Permanente.
Fixed price, real-time tracking, and expert handling — from first document to final approval.
Apply for Mexico Residency