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Mexico Digital Nomad Visa
Temporary Resident Visa
Mexico has no visa called a “digital nomad visa,” but the Temporary Resident Visa is the well-worn route thousands of remote workers use. It’s based on income or savings and can lead to up to four years of residency.
Income requirement
Roughly $2,600/month over the last 6 months, OR savings of about $43,000+ over the past 12 months (figures are tied to Mexico’s UMA and vary by consulate).
How long it lasts
1 year initially, renewable for up to 4 years total (then a path to permanent residency).
Processing time
The consular interview is often quick; the in-Mexico card step takes a few weeks after arrival.
Cost
Around $50 for the consular visa, plus card-issuance fees in Mexico (a few hundred dollars total).
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Get nomad travel insuranceMexico digital nomad visa requirements
- Proof of monthly income (~$2,600 for ~6 months) OR sufficient savings (~$43,000 for ~12 months)
- A passport valid for the stay
- Application started at a Mexican consulate abroad
- Passport photos and the consulate’s forms
- Exact thresholds vary by consulate — check yours
How to get a digital nomad visa in Mexico
- 1Check your nearest Mexican consulate’s specific income/savings figures
- 2Book a consular appointment and bring bank statements, passport and photos
- 3Attend the interview and receive the visa sticker in your passport
- 4Enter Mexico within 180 days and exchange it for your residence card (canje) at INM within 30 days
Cost
Around $50 for the consular visa, plus card-issuance fees in Mexico (a few hundred dollars total).
Money proof
The savings route is roughly $43,000–73,000 depending on the consulate; some use ~12 months of statements averaging ~$4,300/month.
Tax — read before you commit
Becoming a temporary resident doesn’t automatically make you a Mexican tax resident, but spending most of the year there can. Take advice on your situation.
Set up for working remotely in Mexico
Two things every nomad sorts on day one — data the moment you land, and a VPN for café and coworking WiFi.
Apply at the official source: Mexico — Foreign Ministry (gob.mx/sre)
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Plan my trip — freeMexico digital nomad visa — FAQs
Does Mexico have a digital nomad visa?
Not by that name — remote workers use the Temporary Resident Visa, which is granted on income or savings and is the standard route for living in Mexico long-term.
What is the income requirement for Mexico’s temporary resident visa?
Roughly $2,600 a month over about six months, or savings of around $43,000 over twelve months. Amounts are tied to Mexico’s UMA and differ by consulate, so check yours.
How long can I stay on Mexico’s temporary resident visa?
One year to start, renewable for up to four years in total, after which you can apply for permanent residency.
Where do I apply for the Mexican temporary resident visa?
You start at a Mexican consulate abroad, then complete the residence card (canje) at an INM office within 30 days of entering Mexico.
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Last checked June 2026. Visa rules and income thresholds change often — many are tied to local wages and adjust yearly. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice; always confirm the current requirements at the official source above before applying or booking. Some links are affiliate links; Wavvia may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.