Mexico's INM sets thresholds in multiples of the UMA (Unidad de Medida y Actualización). The 2026 UMA is MX$131 MXN/day ≈ MX$3,974 MXN/month. Thresholds are recalculated each February.
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Required: $5,168 USD (MX$88,896 MXN at ~17.2 MXN/USD)
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| Type | Income/mo (MXN) | Income/mo (USD) | Savings (MXN) | Savings (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| temporary | MX$88,896 | $5,168 | MX$1,498,166 | $87,103 |
| permanent | MX$149,294 | $8,680 | MX$5,993,970 | $348,487 |
| Per dependent add-on | MX$28,761/mo | $1,672/mo | Same as income add-on | |
UMA 2026: MX$131/day · MX$3,974/month. Exchange rates are approximate. INM consulates use the Banco de México rate on the day of your appointment.
UMA is updated every February. The current rate of MX$131/day applies until January 31, 2027. Recheck your eligibility after the next update.
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