Mexico Residency Solvency Calculator 2026
Mexican consulates set the money you must show for residency in days of UMA (Unidad de Medida y Actualización), under visa guidelines in force since August 9, 2025. With the 2026 UMA of 117.31 pesos, temporary residency needs about 79,771 pesos a month of income or an average balance of about 1,344,373 pesos over 12 months.
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- 2026 UMA
- 117.31 pesos per day
- Temporary: income
- 680 UMA days a month
- Temporary: savings
- 11,460 UMA days
- Retiree: income
- 1,140 UMA days a month
Mexico residency financial solvency, 2026
| Income requirement | 680 UMA days × 117.31 |
| Savings requirement | 11,460 UMA days × 117.31 |
Since August 9, 2025, Mexican consulates set solvency in days of UMA (Mexico's official indexing unit), not minimum wage. The 2026 UMA is 117.31 pesos per day (from February 1, 2026). Consulates publish their own dollar or Canadian-dollar figures and can ask for more, so confirm with the consulate where you will apply.
2026 thresholds
| Route | Monthly income (6 months) | Or average balance (12 months) |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary resident | 680 UMA days (about MXN 79,771) | 11,460 UMA days (about MXN 1,344,373) |
| Permanent resident (retiree) | 1,140 UMA days (about MXN 133,733) | 45,850 UMA days (about MXN 5,378,664) |
| Each dependent | +220 UMA days | +220 UMA days |
See 2026 solvency thresholds for the details and history.
Why consulates show different dollar amounts
Each consulate converts pesos into dollars (or Canadian dollars) at its own rate and may ask for extra proof. Always check the consulate where you will apply. See Mexican consulates.
Frequently asked questions
Do consulates still use minimum wage days?
No. The 2025 visa guidelines replaced minimum wage days with UMA days. Older figures based on minimum wage (300 or 500 days) are out of date.
Can I combine income and savings?
Generally no. You qualify with either the income test or the savings test; check your consulate's rules.
Official sources
- DOF: Lineamientos generales para la expedición de visas (July 25, 2025)dof.gob.mx
- INEGI: UMA 2026inegi.org.mx
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