Remote work via Temporary Residence (no dedicated digital-nomad visa) (Residencia Temporal (trabajo remoto))
Remote work via Temporary Residence (no dedicated digital-nomad visa) is a residence route in Mexico (Digitale nomade). Mexico has no specific nomad visa; remote workers use the temporary-residence solvency test (MXN 79,771/month income or MXN 1.34m savings). Visitors (FMM) get up to 180 days, often fewer at INM discretion; remote work by visitors legally grey. Gov fees ~MXN 12,400/person (visa + card).
Digital nomad visas and tax residency →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 41'200. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 4 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Tax resident if home in Mexico → worldwide income; employment for foreign employer may create Mexican PE risk.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categorie | Digitale nomade |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | CHF 1'600 |
| Inkomen / jr | CHF 41'200 |
| Vermogen | CHF 57'800 |
| Min. verblijf | 0 |
| PV | 4 |
| Staatsburgerschap | 5 |
| Werk | remoteOnly |
| Komt in aanmerking | all |
| Belasting | Tax resident if home in Mexico → worldwide income; employment for foreign employer may create Mexican PE risk. |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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