Mexico

Temporary Resident Visa (Remote Worker)

💰 $2,600/mo Minimum Income

📅 1–4 years Visa Duration

🏛️ 0% if not Mexico-sourced (183-day rule) Tax Rate

⏱️ 2–4 weeks Processing Time

💵 $50 Application Fee

🕐 GMT-6/-5 Time Zone

Living in Mexico

Cost of Living $800–$1,500/mo

Internet Speed

50 Mbps avg

Safety

55/100

Language Spanish

Path to PR ✅ Yes

Path to Citizenship ✅ Yes (5 years)

Requirements

✓ Monthly income of ~$2,600+ USD or savings of ~$43,000+

✓ No specific remote work requirement (income-based)

✓ Valid passport

✓ Apply at Mexican consulate

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

+ Very low cost of living

+ Close to US time zones

+ Rich culture

+ Path to citizenship

+ No income tax on foreign income if <183 days

👎 Cons

− Safety concerns in some areas

− Internet varies

− Bureaucratic visa process

− Need in-person consulate visit

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Best for: US-based nomads wanting low-cost, same timezone

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