Visa de Residente Temporal por solvencia económica
Temporary Resident Visa, economic solvency
Mexico's temporary resident visa lets foreigners live in Mexico for more than 180 days and up to 4 years. One way to qualify is to show economic solvency, through a high average savings or investment balance or a steady monthly income from employment or pension. You apply at a Mexican consulate, then exchange the visa for a resident card at the National Migration Institute (INM) within 30 days of entering Mexico. Each consulate publishes its own USD thresholds.
Life in Mexico
Money
3
Currency
Mexican Peso
MXN
Mexican Peso
Cost of living
59
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
1.92–35%
Income tax (national)
VAT (IVA) 16%
Federal annual ISR tariff; 35% above about MXN 4.51 million (2025 bands). Some states add a payroll tax paid by employers.
Living
1
Happiness
#12 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
People with independent means (savings, pensions or foreign employment income) who want to live in Mexico long term without a Mexican job offer.
Eligibility
Savings or investment balanceSavings route
Show bank or investment statements with a minimum monthly balance over the previous 12 months.
Minimum monthly balance (12 months)
- San Diego consulate2026 sheet
- USD 75,950
- New York consulate
- USD 71,500
- Amounts are set by each consulate's sheet
Official wording
Bank or investment statements showing a minimum monthly balance over the previous 12 months. The San Diego consulate's 2026 sheet sets USD 75,950. The New York consulate's sheet sets USD 71,500.
Monthly incomeIncome route
Show proof of income from employment or pension over the previous 6 months.
Minimum income per month
- San Diego consulateat least, per month
- USD 4,510
- New York consulateat least, remote workers
- USD 4,200
- San Diego's figure is from its 2026 sheet
Official wording
Proof of income from employment or pension over the previous 6 months. San Diego's 2026 sheet sets at least USD 4,510 per month. New York sets at least USD 4,200 per month for remote workers.
Employer letter for remote workIncome route (employment)
If you use employment income, provide a signed employer letter on company letterhead.
- Letter states your position and salary
- Letter states you may live in Mexico and work remotely
- San Diego also asks for a copy of the signer's ID
Official wording
If you use employment income, a signed letter on company letterhead stating your position, salary and that you are allowed to live in Mexico and work remotely. San Diego also asks for a copy of the signer's ID.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementStay length
- Document checklistVisa application form
- FeesConsular visa processing fee
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