Visa & immigration
Temporary and permanent residency, INM fees, renewals and tourist stays.
- Residency Income & Savings CalculatorSee whether your income or savings meet the 2026 requirement for Mexican temporary or permanent residency, in your own currency.Open tool
- INM Fee Calculator 2026Add up the government fees for a residency card, a renewal, the switch to permanent residency or a replacement card.Open tool
- Temporary to Permanent Residency TimelineEnter the date of your first card to see your renewal dates and when you can switch to permanent residency.Open tool
- Tourist Stay CalculatorFind your last legal day in Mexico on a visitor permit, the days you have left and the overstay fine range.Open tool
Money & tax
Mexican tax residency and income tax (ISR).
Living
Buying property, the restricted zone, bringing a car and day-to-day costs.
- Property Closing Cost CalculatorAdd up acquisition tax, notary, appraisal, registry and bank trust fees for a home in popular expat towns.Open tool
- Restricted Zone CheckerCheck whether a town or property is within 50 km of the coast or 100 km of a border, where you need a fideicomiso.Open tool
- Car Import Permit (TIP) CheckerSee whether you can drive your foreign-plated car into Mexico, the permit fee, the deposit for your model year and how long it lasts.Open tool
- Cost of Living CalculatorEstimate a monthly budget in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Mérida, Puerto Vallarta, San Miguel de Allende, Querétaro or Playa del Carmen.Open tool
Guides
Plain-English answers to the questions foreigners ask most.
- Buying Property in Mexico as a Foreigner: Fideicomiso, Taxes and Closing CostsHow foreigners buy homes in Mexico: the restricted zone and bank trusts, acquisition tax in popular expat towns, notary and trust fees, and what to budget on top of the price.Read guide
- Mexico Residency Requirements in 2026: Income, Savings and FeesPlain-English guide to the money you need for Mexican temporary or permanent residency in 2026, why consulates quote different dollar figures, and what INM charges.Read guide
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