Mexico · long stay
Mexico's temp resident visa: $2,800/mo income or $47k savings. PR after 4 years, citizenship after 5. No degree required. Low cost of living.
Who is this for?
Remote workers, retirees, or anyone with moderate income wanting to live in Mexico long-term.
Pros
No degree required
PR after 4 years
Citizenship in 5 years
Amazing cost of living
Can work freely
Cons
Safety concerns in some areas
Bureaucracy at INM
Spanish helpful
Healthcare varies by area
Income not provided
Assumed clean — update in profile if needed
Typical: 21 days (14–45)
Valid 6+ months
From: Passport office · ~14d
$2,800+/mo income or $47,000+ savings
From: Bank · ~7d
Passport-style
From: Photo studio · ~1d
You keep
€55,007/yr
€4,584/mo
Based on €60,000/yr income
Permanent Residency
After 4 years
• After 4 years of temp residency
Citizenship
After 5 years
Language: Spanish (Basic)
Dual citizenship: Allowed
Last updated: 2025-11-01 · Verified: 2025-11-01 · Always verify with official sources.