Mexico is one of the most common remote-work starts in the Americas: warm climate, strong cities (CDMX, Playa del Carmen, Oaxaca, Mérida), workable daily life, and a long visitor stay - up to 180 days per entry (what INM grants depends on you and travel history).
Russian / Turkish / Ukrainian passports usually need SAE before flying (or a US / Canada / UK / Japan / Schengen visa or PR). There is no nomad visa - longer life means Temporary Resident or careful re-entries. Start with visa and the pre-arrival checklist.
Overview article: Mexico for digital nomads.
At a glance
Capital: Mexico City (CDMX)
Language: Spanish
Currency: Mexican peso (MXN)
Entry: up to 180 days (ceiling); SAE often required for RU
Time zones: several (CDMX is UTC-6 in winter)
Guide sections
- Before you arriveSAE, tickets, insurance, connectivity, checklist
- Visa and legal staystamp, FMM, Temporary Resident, visa runs
- HousingCDMX/Playa, Inmuebles24, aval, deposits
- Cost of living$1,200-3,500+ budgets, breakdown
- Work and internetTotalplay/Izzi, coworkings, time zones
- MobileTelcel/AT&T, eSIM, 2026 line registration
- Banking and moneyWise, ATMs, SPEI, local account
- Healthcareinsurance, IMSS, private clinics, pharmacies
- Transportmetro, Uber, MEX/AIFA, ADO, flights
- Communitycoworkings, Facebook, Telegram
- CitiesCDMX, Playa, Mérida, Oaxaca
- Why Mexicopros and cons
- Scams and risksrent, taxis, cards
- Foodmarkets, street food, water