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Temporary Resident Visa · Latin America
Income requirement
Mexico's Temporary Resident Visa requires a minimum income of $21,600/year (≈$1,800/month). It costs $40 to apply, is processed in roughly 14 days, and runs for 12 months (renewable). Standard local tax rates: Tax resident if >183 days; progressive rates 1.92-35%; foreign income taxable.
Key facts
No single official portal: Mexico has no dedicated digital-nomad visa page in our verified source registry (its route runs through temporary resident visa). Verify the current rules directly with a Mexico consulate before applying — we do not link an unverified government URL.
The Temporary Resident Visa requires a minimum income of $21,600 per year (about $1,800 per month). No dedicated DN visa; temporary resident visa with flexible income proof.
The official application fee for the Temporary Resident Visa is approximately $40. This is the government processing fee and excludes legal help, translation, or health-insurance costs.
Processing typically takes around 14 days from a complete submission, though times vary by consulate and application volume.
Yes. The Temporary Resident Visa explicitly permits remote work for employers or clients based outside Mexico. No dedicated DN visa; temporary resident visa with flexible income proof.
Standard local tax rates. Tax resident if >183 days; progressive rates 1.92-35%; foreign income taxable. Tax residency rules are individual — verify with a cross-border tax advisor before filing.
The Temporary Resident Visa is initially valid for 12 months and is renewable, up to a maximum total stay of 48 months.
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