Picture your everyday life in Mexico
Mexico has temporary residence categories based on financial means. The reviewed consular guidance does not establish a separate digital nomad visa. Amounts and accepted evidence differ by consulate.
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Start with an ordinary week
Choose a possible neighborhood, then plan a grocery trip, an appointment, a working day and an evening out. Write down the journeys and services you would need before deciding whether it suits your household.
The honest tradeoffs
Choose the consulate and residence category before using an income figure. Compare neighborhoods and seasons rather than one countrywide cost estimate.
Choose the consulate and residence category before using an income figure. Compare neighborhoods and seasons rather than one countrywide cost estimate.
Try the routine before the move
Try the ordinary errands: groceries, a pharmacy visit and the journey home after an evening out.
Ask the country community about their own experiences and compare them with your needs. One person’s experience does not describe every neighborhood or household.
Adapted from this country’s lifestyle guide. Scouting suggestions are editorial planning ideas, not a guarantee of safety or suitability.
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