Mexico · Digital Nomad Visa
Remote-work visa programs, income requirements, duration, taxes, and application steps.
No dedicated digital nomad visa — the usual alternative
- Program
- Temporary Resident Visa
- Launched
- 2008
- Initial stay
- 48 months
- Renewable
- No
- Income requirement
- $2,750/mo
- Application fee
- $50
- Foreign income
- Exempt from local tax
- Family eligible
- Yes
- Path to residency
- Yes
Frequently asked questions
Does Mexico have a digital nomad visa?
Not a dedicated one. Remote workers commonly use the Temporary Resident Visa instead — a general status, not a visa created for remote work, so check that your work fits its conditions.
How long can I stay on the Temporary Resident Visa?
48 months, and this permit is not renewable.
How much income do I need for the Temporary Resident Visa?
About $2,750 per month.
Is my foreign income taxed in Mexico?
Under this program foreign-sourced income is exempt from local tax. Residency may still create obligations in your home country or elsewhere — confirm before relying on it.
How much does the Temporary Resident Visa cost?
The application fee is approximately $50.
Can I bring my family to Mexico?
Yes — spouse and dependents are eligible under this program.
Can the Temporary Resident Visa lead to permanent residency?
Yes — time on this permit can count toward permanent residency. Conditions apply; confirm with the authority.
AI-drafted, editorial review pending. The official links below are checked — confirm specifics with the authority.
Mexico has no formal digital-nomad visa. Remote workers commonly evaluate the temporary resident visa route based on economic solvency or other qualifying grounds, while avoiding paid work for a Mexican employer unless separately authorized.
- The SRE temporary-resident visa is for people who want to establish themselves temporarily and can include economic-solvency evidence.
- It is de facto used by many remote workers, but the official category is temporary residence, not a digital-nomad visa.
- Consulates apply financial thresholds and documents locally; verify the competent consulate before relying on figures.
- SRE — temporary resident visa
Official temporary-residence visa category used instead of a DNV.
- INM — migration procedures microsite
Official INM procedures after entry or status changes.
Government portals
- gob.mx — Government of Mexico — Single portal for federal agencies, procedures and official publications.
- SAT — Tax Administration Service — RFC tax registration, income tax and VAT filing, and CFDI electronic invoicing.
- National Migration Institute (INM) — Temporary and permanent residence cards, entry records and immigration procedures.
- Ministry of Economy — Company incorporation, foreign-investment registry and trade rules.