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Mexico
The Americas' great long-stay country: a world capital, colonial highland cities, two coastlines, food that UNESCO protects, and an entry stamp that can run to 180 days. Mexico is where many North American nomads and early retirees start, and where many stay.
Entry and visas
Visitors from the US, Canada, the EU, UK, Japan and many other countries need no visa; an immigration officer grants up to 180 days on the FMM, though shorter periods (often 30 to 90 days) are now common and the days granted are at the officer's discretion. Temporary Resident visas (one to four years) require proof of income or savings and are applied for at a consulate abroad; they are the standard route for stays beyond six months.
| Passport | Category | Max days | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | Visa-free (FMM) Up to 180 days granted by the immigration officer; shorter periods are increasingly common and the days granted are discretionary. Keep the FMM stub or digital record. | 180 | Oct 19, 2026 official source ↗ |
| GB | Visa-free (FMM) Up to 180 days granted by the immigration officer; shorter periods are increasingly common and the days granted are discretionary. Keep the FMM stub or digital record. | 180 | Oct 19, 2026 official source ↗ |
| DE | Visa-free (FMM) Up to 180 days granted by the immigration officer; shorter periods are increasingly common and the days granted are discretionary. Keep the FMM stub or digital record. | 180 | Oct 19, 2026 official source ↗ |
| CA | Visa-free (FMM) Up to 180 days granted by the immigration officer; shorter periods are increasingly common and the days granted are discretionary. Keep the FMM stub or digital record. | 180 | Oct 19, 2026 official source ↗ |
| AU | Visa-free (FMM) Up to 180 days granted by the immigration officer; shorter periods are increasingly common and the days granted are discretionary. Keep the FMM stub or digital record. | 180 | Oct 19, 2026 official source ↗ |
Remote work and long stays
Temporary Resident visa (remote work) (up to 1460 days): One to four years for people with foreign income or savings above consulate-specific thresholds (commonly around USD 4,500 monthly income or USD 75,000 in savings); applied for at a Mexican consulate abroad. official source ↗ Official eligibility verification required
Last verified Oct 19, 2026
Working holiday and residence programmes
- Mexico Temporary Resident visa · ages not stated · 48 months · verify
Entry rules are research summaries with their official source and the date we last checked them; they are not eligibility decisions. Check the official page before you travel. Open the Visa & Work Finder →
Safety
Risk varies enormously by state. Mexico City, Oaxaca, Yucatán and the main tourist corridors are visited by millions without incident; several northern and Pacific states carry high-level government warnings about cartel violence. Read the state-by-state advisories rather than the country headline. Petty theft on crowded transit and express kidnapping via rogue taxis (use apps) are the urban concerns.
Official advisory: Mexico Travel Advisory - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, ). UK FCDO advice ↗
Health
Good private hospitals in major cities; pharmacies with on-site doctors handle routine issues cheaply. Dengue on the coasts; altitude in Mexico City (2,240 m). Travel insurance recommended.
Money
Pesos; cards accepted in cities, cash in markets and small towns. Bank ATMs (BBVA, Banorte, Santander) charge 30 to 90 pesos per withdrawal; decline the dynamic currency conversion.
Tipping: 10 to 15 percent in restaurants; small tips for baggers, attendants and musicians · Tap water: Not drinkable; bottled or filtered (garrafones) everywhere
Getting around
Executive buses (ADO, ETN, Primera Plus) are among the best in the world; Volaris, VivaAerobus and Aeroméxico fly cheaply. Uber and DiDi in cities. The Tren Maya connects the Yucatán peninsula.
SIMs and connectivity
Telcel has the best coverage; AT&T Mexico is a cheaper alternative in cities. Tourist SIMs and eSIMs are easy; OXXO shops sell top-ups.
