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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 Mexican work rights, and citizenship after five total years. Most applicants reach it via four years on Temporary, but strong financials let you apply directly.
Min. monthly income
$6,960/mo
Processing time
2-4 weeks at consulate + 1-3 months for in-Mexico INM card
Initial duration
Indefinite (never expires, no renewal required)
Cost
€50
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Passive Income Mexico
Temporary Resident
The cleanest residency in the Americas for US, Canadian, UK, and Australian retirees, FIRE early retirees, and remote workers. Show $4,350/month in passive income (or $72,500 in savings, or $435,000 in property) and you've got up to four years before the automatic conversion to Permanent Resident.
Min. monthly income
$4,350/mo
Processing time
10 days at consulate, then 30–60 days at INM in Mexico for the residence card
Initial duration
1-year initial card, renewable annually for up to 4 years total
Cost
€53
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