Origin → Destination
Move to Mexico from United States
Proximity, low cost, temp resident visa easy to obtain, Ibero-American treaty for fast citizenship
Programmes
3
Cheapest from
~$2,700/mo income OR ~$175k in investments/assets
Fastest
4 months
Leads to PR
3 routes
Quick facts for Americans moving to Mexico
3 routes to permanent residency
Remote work allowed on some visas
Citizenship pathway available
All 3 Mexico programmes
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Fast-Track Naturalization via Ibero-American Treaty
Citizenship by Descent
Cost
Free application
Tax
35%
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Permanent Resident Visa
Investor Visa
Cost
Typically after 4yr temporary OR qualifying income/inve…
Tax
Worldwide income taxed if resident. Up to 35% income ta…%
Processing
4 mo
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Temporary Resident Visa (economic solvency)
Investor Visa
Cost
~$2,700/mo income OR ~$175k in investments/assets
Tax
Territorial-leaning — non-resident foreign income not t…%
Processing
4 mo