Mexico · Retire or live on savings
Mexico Income / savings residence
Income needed: MXN 80k+ a month ≈ $4,360
Visa de Residencia Temporal — solvencia económica (Lineamientos, Trámite 5 III a)
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Key facts
Income / savings residence is a retire or live on savings route for Mexico. Applicants need income of MXN 80k+ a month ≈ $4,360. You can stay 4 yrs. Local work: with a permit. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Money needed
- MXN 80k+ a month ≈ $4,360
- Government fees
- MXN 991 ≈ $54 · +4 more
- Processing
- 10 working days
- First stay
- 4 yrs
Cost, time and long term
To apply: 5 government fees listed below; income to show MXN 80k+/mo ≈ $4,360; decision: 10 working days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesMXN 991 ≈ $54 · +4 more
- MXN 990.79 (≈ $54)Consular visa fee, Ley Federal de Derechos art. 22 (III d); paid at the consulate.
- MXN 11,140.74 (≈ $610)Temporary resident card issued by INM in Mexico, up to 1 year (Ley Federal de Derechos art. 8 VI).
- MXN 16,693.36 (≈ $910)Temporary resident card issued by INM in Mexico, 2 years (Ley Federal de Derechos art. 8 VI).
- MXN 21,142.58 (≈ $1,160)Temporary resident card issued by INM in Mexico, 3 years (Ley Federal de Derechos art. 8 VI).
- MXN 25,057.82 (≈ $1,370)Temporary resident card issued by INM in Mexico, 4 years (Ley Federal de Derechos art. 8 VI).
Shown, not spentMXN 1.3M+ ≈ $74k · MXN 80k+/mo ≈ $4,360
- MXN 1,344,372.6 (≈ $73,500)Alternative 1: investments or bank accounts with average monthly balance equivalent to 11,460 days of UMA over the last 12 months (11,460 UMA days x MXN 117.31 (≈ $6) daily UMA 2026).
- MXN 79,770.8 a month (≈ $4,360)Alternative 2: employment or pension income, free of liens, above the equivalent of 680 days of UMA per month over the last 6 months (680 UMA days x MXN 117.31 (≈ $6) daily UMA 2026).
RenewalRenewable, 4 years max
Renewable in 1, 2 or 3-year steps, but total time on temporary residence cannot exceed 4 years from the first grant. After 4 years you can apply for permanent residence.
Instituto Nacional de MigraciónCámara de Diputados / Instituto Nacional de Migración
Permanent residenceAfter 4 years of residence
Permanent residence is available once 4 years have passed on a temporary resident permit.
Instituto Nacional de MigraciónCámara de Diputados / Instituto Nacional de Migración
Processing10 working days
The consulate decides within 10 working days of the consular interview.
Where to applyFrom abroad
Apply for the visa at a Mexican consulate, then collect the resident card from the immigration institute in Mexico within 30 days of arriving.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route is capped at 4 years in total
- Applications are made from outside Mexico, not after arriving
- Working needs a separate permit
What you'll need
What you must show1
- A visa fee is payable.
Documents2
- A valid passport is required.
- Proof of legal stay is required if applying outside the country of nationality.
Steps1
- A consular interview is required.
When you become tax resident
How Mexico decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Foreign-source income
Worldwide income of Mexican residents; Mexican-source income of non-residents without a permanent establishment.
All tax rules for Mexico Tax records checked
Full official text
Temporary residence for people who prove savings or steady employment/pension income. Mexico has no separate digital-nomad visa; remote workers use this route or visit without a work permit. 1 2 3 4 5
What you must show and pay
- Savings of at least MXN 1,344,372.6 (≈ $73,500) · Alternative 1: investments or bank accounts with average monthly balance equivalent to 11,460 days of UMA over the last 12 months (11,460 UMA days x MXN 117.31 (≈ $6) daily UMA 2026). 1 2
- Income of over MXN 79,770.8 a month (≈ $4,360) · Alternative 2: employment or pension income, free of liens, above the equivalent of 680 days of UMA per month over the last 6 months (680 UMA days x MXN 117.31 (≈ $6) daily UMA 2026). 1 2
- A fee of MXN 990.79 (≈ $54) · Consular visa fee, Ley Federal de Derechos art. 22 (III d); paid at the consulate. 4 1
- A fee of MXN 11,140.74 (≈ $610) · Temporary resident card issued by INM in Mexico, up to 1 year (Ley Federal de Derechos art. 8 VI). 4
- A fee of MXN 16,693.36 (≈ $910) · Temporary resident card issued by INM in Mexico, 2 years (Ley Federal de Derechos art. 8 VI). 4
- A fee of MXN 21,142.58 (≈ $1,160) · Temporary resident card issued by INM in Mexico, 3 years (Ley Federal de Derechos art. 8 VI). 4
- A fee of MXN 25,057.82 (≈ $1,370) · Temporary resident card issued by INM in Mexico, 4 years (Ley Federal de Derechos art. 8 VI). 4
Requirements
- A visa fee is payable. 1
- A valid passport is required. 1
- Proof of legal stay is required if applying outside the country of nationality. 1
- A consular interview is required. 1
Stay
- Temporary resident status for more than 180 days and up to 4 years. Consular visa is valid up to 180 days for a single entry; the resident card is then issued in Mexico.
- First stay: 7 to 48 months, decided case by case.
- Visa validity: 6 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
Nationality
Consular interview decides.
Work
Remunerated work in Mexico needs a separate work permit; this status as such does not carry one in the Lineamientos.
Family
Spouse, partner, children and eligible relatives can apply for temporary residence as family unit; each must show the family-unit solvency in the Lineamientos. Your spouse or partner needs their own work permit to work in Mexico.
Official sources
- Lineamientos en materia de visas (DOF 25 July 2025): Trámites 5, 6, 7, 10 · Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores / Diario Oficial · checked 2026-10-12 · published 2025-07-25
- Comunicado 1/26: Unidad de Medida y Actualización 2026 (daily MXN 117.31) · INEGI · checked 2026-10-12 · published 2026-01-08
- Visas para extranjeros · Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores · checked 2026-10-10
- Ley Federal de Derechos, arts. 8, 11, 14 Bis and 22 (text current to DOF 7 Nov 2025, amounts for 2026) · Cámara de Diputados · checked 2026-10-11
- Ley de Migración (arts. 52 to 56 and 111; text as last amended DOF 29 April 2022) · Cámara de Diputados / Instituto Nacional de Migración · checked 2026-10-12
- Expedición de documento migratorio por renovación (Instituto Nacional de Migración trámite sheet) · Instituto Nacional de Migración · checked 2026-10-12 · published 2012-11-08
- Cambio de residente temporal a residente permanente (Instituto Nacional de Migración trámite sheet) · Instituto Nacional de Migración · checked 2026-10-11
Income / savings residence and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income / savings residence | Needs income of MXN 80k+ a month ≈ $4,360 | 4 yr | With a permit |
| Retiree permanent residence | Needs income of MXN 134k+ a month ≈ $7,310 | – | Yes |
| Pensioner visa M Colombia | Needs income of COP 5.3M+ a month ≈ $1,640 | 3 yr | Yes |
| Pensionado residence Costa Rica | Needs income of $1,000+ a month | 2 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Pensioner residence Argentina | Needs income of ARS 2M+ a month ≈ $1,290 | 3 yr | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Income / savings residence?
Savings of at least MXN 1,344,372.6 (≈ $73,500). Alternative 1: investments or bank accounts with average monthly balance equivalent to 11,460 days of UMA over the last 12 months (11,460 UMA days x MXN 117.31 (≈ $6) daily UMA 2026). Income of over MXN 79,770.8 a month (≈ $4,360). Alternative 2: employment or pension income, free of liens, above the equivalent of 680 days of UMA per month over the last 6 months (680 UMA days x MXN 117.31 (≈ $6) daily UMA 2026). A fee of MXN 990.79 (≈ $54). Consular visa fee, Ley Federal de Derechos art. A fee of MXN 11,140.74 (≈ $610). Temporary resident card issued by INM in Mexico, up to 1 year (Ley Federal de Derechos art.
How long can I stay on the Income / savings residence?
Temporary resident status for more than 180 days and up to 4 years.
How long does the Income / savings residence take to process?
The consulate decides within 10 working days of the consular interview.
Can I work on the Income / savings residence?
With a permit. Remunerated work in Mexico needs a separate work permit; this status as such does not carry one in the Lineamientos.
Can I bring my family on the Income / savings residence?
Spouse, partner, children and eligible relatives can apply for temporary residence as family unit; each must show the family-unit solvency in the Lineamientos.
Does the Income / savings residence lead to permanent residence in Mexico?
Time on the Income / savings residence counts toward permanent residence in Mexico, which the rules allow after 4 years of residence.
How are Income / savings residence holders taxed in Mexico?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Income / savings residence. The standard rules apply: Persons resident in Mexico pay income tax on all their income wherever the source is located (LISR art. 1 fr.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 7 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Lineamientos en materia de visas (DOF 25 July 2025): Trámites 5, 6, 7, 10 · Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores / Diario Oficial · checked 2026-10-12
- Comunicado 1/26: Unidad de Medida y Actualización 2026 (daily MXN 117.31) · INEGI · checked 2026-10-12
- Visas para extranjeros · Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores · checked 2026-10-10
- Ley Federal de Derechos, arts. 8, 11, 14 Bis and 22 (text current to DOF 7 Nov 2025, amounts for 2026) · Cámara de Diputados · checked 2026-10-11
- Ley de Migración (arts. 52 to 56 and 111; text as last amended DOF 29 April 2022) · Cámara de Diputados / Instituto Nacional de Migración · checked 2026-10-12
- Expedición de documento migratorio por renovación (Instituto Nacional de Migración trámite sheet) · Instituto Nacional de Migración · checked 2026-10-12
- Cambio de residente temporal a residente permanente (Instituto Nacional de Migración trámite sheet) · Instituto Nacional de Migración · checked 2026-10-11
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