How to Get a Digital Nomad Visa in Mexico

Documents for a Mexico Digital Nomad Visa

The documents required for a temporary resident visa in Mexico can vary depending on your specific situation and the embassy or consulate you are applying to. However, the following documents are usually required:

• Your passport must be valid for at least six months after your planned date of entry into Mexico.
• A completed and signed visa application form, which can be downloaded from the Mexican embassy or consulate website or obtained directly from the embassy or consulate
• Two passport-sized photographs
• Proof of income or assets, such as bank statements, tax returns, pension receipts or property documents. Minimum requirements are a bank balance of $43,000, monthly income of $2,595, or property value of $346,000. You may be required to submit both original documents and copies translated into Spanish by a certified translator
• Visa fee receipt - $51
• Proof of health insurance (recommended but not required)

Depending on the reason for your trip and individual circumstances, you may be required to provide additional documents such as:

• Marriage or birth certificate if you are applying with your spouse or dependents
• Letter of enrollment or academic transcript if you are applying as a student
• If you are applying as an investor or business owner, a business registration or investment certificate
• A letter from an employer or client if you are applying as a remote worker.

You can check the exact list of documents on the Mexican embassy or consulate's website or inquire when you schedule your visa appointment. Make sure that all your documents are current and valid before applying.

Step-by-step guide to get Mexico Digital Nomad Visa

To apply for a Mexican temporary resident visa, you need to follow these steps:

1. Make an appointment at the Mexican embassy or consulate in your country of residence. Contact information for the nearest one can be found on the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
2. Gather the required documents.
3. Pay the visa fee, which is about $51. You can pay it at the embassy or consulate by cash or card.
4. Go to your visa appointment and turn in your documents. You may also be asked to tell them about your intentions and plans to stay in Mexico.
5. Get your visa and travel to Mexico. You will be given a sticker in your passport that will be valid for 180 days. This is not a true temporary resident visa, but authorization to enter Mexico and complete the process. You must enter Mexico within 180 days of receiving the sticker
6. Register with the National Institute of Immigration (INM) within 30 days of arriving in Mexico. To do this, fill out an online form and make an appointment at the nearest INM office. You will also need to pay an additional fee of about $200. You will then be issued a temporary resident card, which is valid for one year and can be renewed for up to four years.

Official website of the program.