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Mexico

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Overview

Capital

Mexico City

Currency

MXN

Continent

Americas

Entry requirements

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Popular passport access to Mexico

Passport Status Max Stay
United States Visa Free 180 days
United Kingdom Visa Free 180 days
Austria Visa Free 180 days
Belgium Visa Free 180 days
Bulgaria Visa Free 180 days
Croatia Visa Free 180 days
Cyprus Visa Free 180 days
Czechia Visa Free 180 days
Denmark Visa Free 180 days
Estonia Visa Free 180 days

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Monthly costs

Mexico City

Rent (center)

15,000 MXN/mo

Groceries

4,500 MXN/mo

Transport

500 MXN/mo

Est. Monthly Total

21,200 MXN/mo

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Work Permits

  • Temporary Resident Visa

    Duration: 1-4 years

    Foreign nationals with proof of income (~2,600 USD/month) or savings

  • Temporary Resident Visa (Work Offer)

    Duration: 1-4 years, renewable

    Foreign workers with a job offer from a Mexican employer

  • Visitor Visa (180-day tourist visa)

    Duration: Up to 180 days, not renewable

    Citizens of many countries enter visa-free for tourism

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Salary & Tax

Income Tax Range

2% – 35%

Social Security (Employee)

0.0165%

Monthly thresholds in MXN. No formal digital nomad visa. Popular nomad destination.

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Useful Services

Wise

Manage money in MXN with low fees and the real exchange rate.

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World Nomads

Travel and health insurance for your move to Mexico.

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