Mexico
MX · Latin America & Caribbean · #156
- Languages
- Spanish
- Currency
- Mexican peso (MXN)
In short
The passport reaches 137 destinations without applying in advance, 98 of them with no visa at all. Tax regime: Worldwide. The top personal income tax rate is 35%. Its strongest flag is Passport, scoring 73 out of 100. We catalogue 2 residency routes here.
How to enter a country
Tourist entry
Visa required, applied for at a consulate.
Residency programmes
- Temporary ResidentOwn income
Renewable for up to four years, then converts to permanent.
Monthly income or bank balance above the consular floor
Citizenship in ~5 yearsOfficial source - Permanent ResidentRetirement
Direct for retirees with sufficient income, or through family ties.
Proven pension, points or direct family ties
Citizenship in ~5 yearsOfficial source
Curation compiled on 2026-07-26. Immigration rules change without notice - confirm at the official source before deciding anything.
My profile
Passport73
Tax residency30
Business31
Assets25
Lifestyle35
Passport mobility
Passport mobility137
Visa-free98
Visa on arrival33
Visa required30
Rule of law
Rule of law-1.152024
Political stability-0.722024
Control of corruption-0.942024
Government effectiveness-0.222024
Regulatory quality-0.202024
Corporate tax
Corporate tax30.0%2023
Tax regimeWorldwide2026
Top personal rate35.0%2026
Days to tax residency1832026
GDP per capita$13,8892025
Life expectancy75.32024
Internet usage83.1%2024
Inflation3.8%2025
HDI0.7892023
Education (PISA)4072022
Corruption perception (CPI)272024
Global peace (GPI)2.6502026
Big Mac$4.602025
Big Mac affordability6.5%2025
Unemployment2.7%2025
Price level
Price level0.542025
Homicides24.92023
Air pollution16.62023
Health spending$7612023