| Country | Mexico (MX) |
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| Route | Mexico Investor Visa: Temporary Residence and 2026 Investment Rules |
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| Route family | Investor |
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| Route type | investment |
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| Summary | Current 2026 guide to Mexico's Temporary Resident investor basis, including the current 45,850-UMA consular test, business-activity alternatives, older threshold conflicts and long-term residence. |
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| Last verified | 2026-09-15 |
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| Official/supporting source count | 6 |
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| Route guide | Open full guide → |
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| Program availability | ActiveSource 1Source 2Source 3Source 4 |
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| Best-fit work models | Investor, Business ownerSource 1Source 2Source 3Source 4 |
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| Income requirement | Reviewed — unresolved: The reviewed source set does not establish a defensible structured value.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
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| Savings requirement | Reviewed — unresolved: The reviewed source set does not establish a defensible structured value.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
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| Investment requirement | The current 2026 San Diego consular investor sheet specifies qualifying capital or business assets above 45,850 UMA-days; verify the filing consulate's current threshold and evidence.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
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| Government fees | Reviewed — unresolved: The reviewed source set does not establish a defensible structured value.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
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| Processing time | Reviewed — unresolved: The reviewed source set does not establish a defensible structured value.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
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| Validity | Temporary Resident status covers a stay exceeding 180 days and up to four years; exact term and renewal depend on the consular visa and INM card.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
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| Renewal | Reviewed — unresolved: The reviewed source set does not establish a defensible structured value.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
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| Family inclusion | Reviewed — unresolved: The reviewed source set does not establish a defensible structured value.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
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| Spouse work rights | Reviewed — unresolved: The reviewed source set does not establish a defensible structured value.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
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| Local-work rules | Investor is a basis for Temporary Residence, not automatic permanent residence or citizenship. Applicants apply through a Mexican consulate and complete INM card exchange after entry.As of 2026-10-09Source 1Source 2Source 3Source 4 |
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| Application location | Reviewed — unresolved: The reviewed source set does not establish a defensible structured value.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
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| Permanent-residence pathway | Temporary Residents may generally apply for Permanent Residence after four years of Temporary Resident status, subject to INM requirements and exceptions.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
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| Citizenship pathway | Reviewed — unresolved: The reviewed source set does not establish a defensible structured value.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
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