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Residency · AmericasMexico Temporary Residence (Economic Solvency)
Temporary residence in Mexico for people who show stable income or substantial savings. Requirements are set by each consulate.
Decision summary
- What do you obtain?
- Mexico Temporary Residence (Economic Solvency)Route to citizenshipPermanent residence after four years of temporary residence;
- What does your family invest?
- No investment: income above 680 days of UMA a month, or 11,460 days of UMA in average savings; Washington asks MXN 83,640 or MXN 1,394,000.
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No investment. Monthly income above 680 days of UMA over the last six months, or an average monthly balance of 11,460 days of UMA over the last twelve months; consulates state the amount in their own terms (Washington: MXN 83,640 a month, or MXN 1,394,000).Full details below - What is additional?
- Information pending verification
- How long does it take?
- Information pending verification
- Must you travel or live there?
- No strict minimum stay for temporary residence.
- What is the main drawback?
- Amounts vary by consulate and change annually.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse, Children, Parents · conditions apply
- Program status
- Operational
Overview
Mexico grants temporary residence to foreigners who show economic solvency, assessed by Mexican consulates. There is no investment program.
As an example, the Mexican consulate in San Diego asks for monthly income of at least USD 4,049 over the last six months, or an average balance of at least USD 68,241 over the last twelve months.
The rule behind these figures is set in days of UMA, Mexico's official unit of measure: monthly income above 680 days of UMA over the last six months, or an average monthly balance of 11,460 days of UMA over the last twelve months. The UMA is updated each year, so the amounts change.
Consulates publish the figure in their own way. The consular section in Washington asks for MXN 83,640 a month in income, or a minimum balance of MXN 1,394,000, converted at the official exchange rate on the day of the appointment.
Path to citizenship
Ordinary naturalisation rules only
Permanent residence after four years of temporary residence; citizenship may follow later.
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- Investment pathway
- Temporary resident visa on economic solvency, applied for at a Mexican consulate.
- Minimum investment
- No investment. Monthly income above 680 days of UMA over the last six months, or an average monthly balance of 11,460 days of UMA over the last twelve months; consulates state the amount in their own terms (Washington: MXN 83,640 a month, or MXN 1,394,000).
Checked against official programme sources
Family inclusion
Spouse
Named in the rule
Children
Named in the rule
Parents
Named in the rule
Siblings
Not named in the rule
Ages, dependency and other conditions are in the rule below; confirm them for each family member.
- Eligible dependents
- Spouse, children under 18 and dependent parents.
Checked against official programme sources
Application process
- 1The applicant books an appointment at a Mexican consulate's visa section; each consulate publishes its own solvency thresholds, which change annually.
- 2At the appointment the applicant brings the application form, passport, photo and original bank statements proving income or savings, with foreign documents apostilled and translated, and pays a non-refundable fee.
- 3A consular officer reviews the file, interviews the applicant and takes biometrics; the San Diego consulate says processing can take up to ten business days.
- 4If approved, the temporary resident visa allows a single entry within six months, and admission is decided by the immigration officer at the port of entry.
- 5Within 30 calendar days of arrival, the holder goes to the National Migration Institute (INM) to obtain a temporary resident card valid for one to four years.
Steps and timings can change; your advisor confirms the current process before you apply.
Investment and fees
Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.
- To be confirmed
- Government fees · Due diligence fees · Estimated additional costs · Investment holding period
Checked against official programme sources
Residence requirements
- Residence requirements
- No strict minimum stay for temporary residence.
- Renewal requirements
- The temporary residence card can be renewed for up to four years.
- Potential route to citizenship
- Permanent residence after four years of temporary residence; citizenship may follow later.
Checked against official programme sources
Due diligence and documentation
Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.
Considerations, limitations and risks
Important restrictions
Amounts vary by consulate and change annually.
- Published entry thresholds are not comprehensive costs; taxes, professional fees and dependent charges may apply.
- Immigration law, visa access and naturalisation rules can change without notice.
- Individual eligibility depends on nationality, financial background, due diligence and program-specific criteria.
Status and authority
- Operational status
- Operational
- Official government authority
- Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores and Instituto Nacional de Migración, Mexico
- To be confirmed
- Legal basis · Nationality restrictions
Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
How much do I need for Mexican temporary residence?
It depends on the consulate. One example asks for USD 4,049 a month in income or USD 68,241 in average savings over twelve months.
What is the minimum investment for Mexico Temporary Residence (Economic Solvency)?
No investment. Monthly income above 680 days of UMA over the last six months, or an average monthly balance of 11,460 days of UMA over the last twelve months; consulates state the amount in their own terms (Washington: MXN 83,640 a month, or MXN 1,394,000).
Can my family be included?
Spouse, children under 18 and dependent parents.
Is there a minimum stay requirement for Mexico Temporary Residence (Economic Solvency)?
No strict minimum stay for temporary residence.
How long does the process take?
Timeframes depend on the authority and the completeness of your application. An advisor can provide current guidance.
Does the Mexico Temporary Residence (Economic Solvency) lead to citizenship?
Permanent residence after four years of temporary residence; citizenship may follow later.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Every application is decided by the government concerned after due diligence, and requirements can change.
Discuss Mexico with an advisor.
Share your objectives in confidence. An advisor will outline the options that may be relevant to your family and circumstances.