Digital Nomad - Remote work in various countries

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In the case for Mexico for non Mexican citizens, it is important for people to keep their eyes open about the new proposed law (hasn’t passed so far but anything can happen since presidential electrions are coming).

Mexico has been cracking on nomad visa dodgers. Before the pandemic, they would turn a blind eye on Americans crossing the Belizean border for a weekend trip every 6 months (they were cracking down on South American passport holders but they now do this with everyone).

Plenty of Americans and Canadians have gotten deported from Mexico City in the past year for not declaring a digital nomad visa status before their first 6 month tourism permit ended. Furthermore, I believe they are getting more stringent with visitors that give vibes they are not tourists.

The new law proposes a monthly tax depending on the USD salary caps to curb gentrification in Mexico City and Quintana Roo. Nomads making 6 figure salaries in the US might be red lined from renting property in certain neighborhoods. This law hasn’t passed, but with elections coming and the gentrified areas a highly coveted voting bloc, it would be a good idea to stay up to date and be compliant to new laws. As far as I know, this law does not affect Mexican citizens nor FM3 visa holders.