Mexico
Visas for Digital Nomads for Mexico
Summary: Find essential information about the digital nomad visa for working in Mexico.
Here are the quick facts about working in Mexico as a digital nomad:
Program: No Specific Program - Tourist & Temporary Visas Available
Length of Stay: Tourist Visa Allows 180 Days - Temporary Residency Visa offers much more with acceptance and renewal Tourist Visa Allows 180 Days - Temporary Residency Visa offers much more with acceptance and renewal
Fees: $25 for tourists. $48+ for temporary residency visas
Online Application Available: No
Requirements & Documents: Tourist visas processed on arrival.
Covid-19 Requirements: No test or quarantine for entry.
Application Timing: Varies depending on type. Tourist visas will be filled out on a flight or at port of entry if arriving by land.
One of the buzz words you'll hear thrown around when discussing Mexico's tourist visa is generous, as it offers 180 days a year. That's probably enough for a lot of nomads, but if not you can apply for temporary residency visa. Importantly - temporary residency visas cannot be applied for in Mexico. It must be done at a consulate or embassy outside of Mexico, and within your country of citizenship is preferred.
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Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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