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Americas
Mexico
📍 Mexico City 💱 MXN 🗣 Spanish
Affordable cost of living, easy temporary residence for those with proven income or savings, and same-timezone proximity to the US.
Available visas
2 visa pathways for Mexico
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Passive Income Mexico
Permanent Resident
Higher income bar than Temporary, but the payoff is permanent — no expiration, no renewals, full work rights. Either qualify directly with strong financials, or roll up from four years on Temporary.
Min. monthly income
$6,960/mo
Processing time
2-4 weeks at consulate, 1-3 months for in-Mexico card
Initial duration
Indefinite (never expires, no renewal)
Cost
€50
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Passive Income Mexico
Temporary Resident
If you've got steady income or a healthy savings cushion, Mexico's Temporary Resident Visa hands you up to four years of residency without an employer in the picture. It's about as low-friction as residency gets in the Americas.
Min. monthly income
$4,350/mo
Processing time
10 days at consulate, 30–60 days for in-Mexico residence card
Initial duration
1 year initial, renewable up to 4 years total
Cost
€50
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