MEXICO · EXPAT GUIDE
Key Facts
—Top destination: Mexico is repeatedly ranked among the world’s best countries for expats, drawing retirees, remote workers and families, with Mexico City a leading digital-nomad hub.
—Residency: Three main statuses run through the INM migration institute — visitor (up to 180 days), temporary resident (one to four years) and permanent resident — usually started at a Mexican consulate abroad.
—Two key IDs: The CURP population ID and the RFC tax ID from the SAT unlock bank accounts, leases, contracts and phone plans.
