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Visa and Legal Status Checklist for Mexico City Newcomers Understanding your legal status options for living in CDMX.
Action checklist Complete these steps in order for the fastest, safest setup.
1 Tourist visa (FMM): 180 days for most nationalities — free on arrival 2 Residente Temporal: apply at Mexican consulate before arriving if planning 6+ months 3 RFC registration: free at SAT — needed for banking, renting, and tax compliance 4 183-day rule: staying longer triggers Mexican tax residency — consult a contador Have a better local tip?
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