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.
Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat 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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Talk with other digital nomads and expats in Mexico on our Mexico forum - meet people, get advice and help others.
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Help others in Mexico by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Mexico.
Expats in Mexico offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Mexico.
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Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what digital nomads & expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Mexico.
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