Mexico Residency Income & Savings Calculator
Enter your income or savings in your own currency to see whether you meet Mexico's financial requirement for residency, and by how much.
The 2026 amounts in pesos
| Residency | Monthly income (last 6 months) | Or average savings (last 12 months) |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary | MXN 79,770.80 (680 UMA) | MXN 1,344,372.60 (11,460 UMA) |
| Permanent (retiree) | MXN 133,733.40 (1,140 UMA) | MXN 5,378,663.50 (45,850 UMA) |
| Each family member | + MXN 25,808.20 (220 UMA) | |
UMA 2026: MXN 117.31 a day (INEGI). Amounts follow the visa guidelines published in the Official Gazette on 25 July 2025.
What some consulates publish
| Consulate | Temporary: income / savings | Permanent: income / savings | Page date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas (USA) | USD 4,630 / 78,025 | USD 7,762 / 312,169 | not shown |
| Houston (USA) | USD 4,342 / 73,189 | USD 7,281 / 292,820 | v.2025.10.27 |
| New York (USA) | USD 4,200 / 70,000 | — | not shown |
| San Diego (USA) | USD 4,049 / 68,241 | — | labelled 2026 |
| Washington DC (USA) | MXN 83,640 / 1,394,000 | MXN 139,400 / 5,576,000 | 2026 folder |
| Vancouver (Canada) | CAD 6,461 / 108,894 | — | 2026-03-27 |
| Toronto (Canada) * | CAD 6,915 / 115,238 | — | not shown |
| Madrid (Spain, Embassy) | EUR 3,550 / 60,000 | — | 2025-11-28 |
Figures as published when we checked on 16 October 2026; Madrid's euro figures are rounded by the embassy. Washington DC still showed amounts based on the old minimum-wage rule. * Las Vegas permanent figures come from an independent guide, not the consulate page. Consulates change their pages without notice, so open your consulate's page before you apply.
Next steps: see what INM will charge with the INM fee calculator, and plan your renewals with the temporary to permanent residency timeline.
Frequently asked questions
How much income do I need for temporary residency in Mexico in 2026?
About MXN 79,771 a month after tax, in each of the last 6 months. That is 680 times the daily UMA of MXN 117.31. Instead of income you can show savings or investments with an average balance of about MXN 1,344,373 over the last 12 months (11,460 UMA days).
How much do I need for permanent residency as a retiree?
A pension of about MXN 133,733 a month after tax (1,140 UMA days) for the last 6 months, or savings with an average balance of about MXN 5,378,664 over the last 12 months (45,850 UMA days). For permanent residency the income must be a pension, not a salary.
What is the UMA and why did the amounts change?
The UMA (Unidad de Medida y Actualización) is a reference value published by INEGI every January; the 2026 value of MXN 117.31 a day applies from 1 February 2026. A rule published in the Official Gazette on 25 July 2025 switched the residency amounts from the minimum wage to the UMA, which lowered them. Some consulates still publish older figures.
Why does each consulate give a different dollar amount?
The rule is set in pesos. Each consulate converts it at its own exchange rate and updates its page at different times, so the dollar figure can differ by 10% or more. Always use the figure on your own consulate's page, which is why this calculator lets you add a safety margin.
Do I need both income and savings?
No. You need one or the other: enough monthly income for the last 6 months, or enough average savings over the last 12 months.
How much extra do I need for my spouse or children?
The rules add 220 UMA days, about MXN 25,808, for each family member applying with you. A spouse who meets the amount alone can also apply on their own.
Sources
- DOF 25-Jul-2025 Lineamientos Generales para la expedicion de visas (copy on Houston consulate site) (official)
- INEGI UMA 2026 press release (official)
- INEGI UMA 2025 release (copy) (independent guide)
- Mexperience - Financial criteria 2026 (cross-check) (independent guide)
- Mexico Relocation Guide - consulate table (independent guide)
- INEGI UMA 2026 press release (official)
Rules last checked: Fri, 16 October 2026. Rules change; if something looks out of date, trust the official source (INM, the SAT or your Mexican consulate) over this page.