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Many digital nomads and remote workers enter Mexico using a tourist visa, which may allow stays of up to 180 days. However, relying on repeatedly on tourist entries or frequent exits and re-entries can raise concerns with Mexican immigration authorities and may eventually result in shorter stays or denied entry.
In this video, Immigration Attorney Gisela Rodríguez from CityLaw explains the key legal differences between remaining in Mexico under a tourist status and applying for Temporary Residency without permission to work in Mexico — the most common legal pathway for digital nomads who earn their income abroad.
Temporary Residency in Mexico allows foreigners to:
• Live anywhere in Mexico legally
• Work remotely for a foreign employer
• Demonstrate economic solvency based on foreign income
• Obtain residency for one year, renewable up to three additional years
• Gain long-term legal stability instead of relying on tourist entries
Understanding the difference between a tourist visa vs. temporary residency in Mexico is essential for digital nomads, remote workers, retirees, and foreigners planning to live in Mexico legally.
At CityLaw Immigration & Real Estate, we help foreigners navigate Mexican immigration law and transition to living in Mexico with the correct legal status, clarity, and confidence.
Starting in 2026, vehicle owners with Quintana Roo license plates must comply with a new state requirement: registration with the State Tax Registry (REC).
This requirement has raised many questions among foreigners living in Quintana Roo, particularly regarding who must register, how the process works, and the consequences of non-compliance.
In this video, Attorney Gisela Rodríguez explains the scope of the REC requirement, who it applies to, key deadlines, and practical considerations for expats who own vehicles registered in Quintana Roo.
This information is intended to provide general guidance and help vehicle owners better understand their obligations under the new state regulations.
Welcome to CityLaw MiniClips — short, informative videos designed to help expats in Mexico understand key legal topics with clarity and confidence.
In this first episode, Attorney Gisela Rodríguez explains the main benefits and requirements to obtain Mexican Citizenship through naturalization, including the rights that come with becoming a Mexican citizen.
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Gisela explains, in clear English, how the Fideicomiso (Property Trust) works for foreign buyers in Mexico and what every expat should know before purchasing property in the restricted zone.
A real client shares his experience applying for Mexican citizenship with the guidance of CityLaw.
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