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Five-hour flight from most of the US, established expat scenes in CDMX/Oaxaca/Mérida, and a multi-year temporary-resident visa for those with steady income. Best for North America-anchored remote workers and retirees.
2 visa pathways currently tracked.
~$7,400+/mo for 6 months (2026 UMA-based working norm; varies by consulate)
Permanent (no expiration); INM card replacement every ~10 years
Passive Income
2–5 months total
MXN $35,193/mo (300 days UMA 2026 — legal floor; many consulates publish 680 days UMA ~MXN $79,772/mo as the working figure)
1-year initial residente temporal card; renewable for 1, 2, or 3 years; 4-year total maximum
Digital Nomad
10 business days consular + within 30 days post-arrival INM canje + 5–10 business days for card
