Mexico
North America’s gateway for residency, with favorable temporary resident tax treatment and a thriving expat community.
130M
Population
Mexico City
Capital
Spanish
Language
MXN (Peso)
Currency
GMT-6
Timezone
0% foreign income (3 yrs)
Temp Resident Tax
Up to 4 years
Visa Renewal
50+
Trade Agreements
Visa Types
Mexico offers flexible residency pathways, from temporary visas with tax-free foreign income to permanent residency with full work authorization and investment vehicles like FIBRAS.
Temporary Resident Visa
USD 3,000–5,000 (legal + gov fees)
Processing: 1–3 months
- 1–4 year renewable visa
- Economic solvency: USD 2,500/mo income or USD 43,000 savings
- Can work with employer sponsorship
- Path to permanent residency after 4 years
Permanent Resident Visa
USD 4,000–6,000 (legal + gov fees)
Processing: 2–4 months
- No minimum stay requirement
- Economic solvency: USD 4,200/mo income or USD 175,000 savings
- Full work authorization
- Family reunification eligible
FIBRAS (Real Estate Investment Trust)
From MXN 500,000 investment
Processing: Varies
- Tax-efficient real estate investment vehicle
- Rental income distributed tax-advantaged
- Listed on Mexican stock exchange
- Foreign investors eligible
The Tax Reality
Mexico offers significant tax advantages for temporary residents, with no tax on worldwide income for the first three years. Here’s what you need to know.
Progressive tax rates from 1.92% to 35% on Mexican-sourced income.
Tax treaty with 50+ countries to avoid double taxation.
RESICO simplified tax regime: 1–2.5% for small businesses.
No tax on worldwide income for temporary residents (first 3 years).
Real estate gains eligible for one-time primary residence exemption.
Free trade agreements (USMCA) benefit business operations.
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