Mexico
Americas
Key facts
- Capital
- Mexico City
- Population
- 131,946,900
- 2025
- Area
- 1,957,194 km²
- Official language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Mexican Peso
- MXN
- GDP per capita
- US$13,889
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Mexicans by birth keep their nationality when acquiring another, but naturalising foreigners must renounce theirs and naturalised Mexicans lose Mexican nationality on taking another.
Mexico (Americas) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Passport Index — #26/198 (76.6/100). Lowest relative position: Global Safety Index — #162/203 (49.9/100). The passport ranks #26/198 and reaches 165 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 58.0/100 (#98/199). On the entry side, 64/197 passports can enter Mexico without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 2 active citizenship and residence programmes in Mexico.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity55.4
- Safety & Stability49.9
- Economy & Income71.1
- Education66.1
- Environment & Clean Water74.5
- Infrastructure84.8
- Digital Connectivity60.1
- Equality39.2
- Learning Quality52.8
- Educational Attainment83.4
- Expected Years of Schooling64.8
- Education Spending51.6
- Basic Access83.5
- Violent Crime45.9
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism40.4
- Law Enforcement & Order18.6
- Road Safety69.0
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes80.2
- Coverage & Access88.9
- Health Workforce & Facilities24.7
- Spending & Investment19.0
- Financial Protection44.5
- Personal Income Tax36.4
- Capital Gains & Dividends75.0
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security45.4
- Rule of Law & Property Rights18.4
- Political Stability40.4
- Institutions & Regulation43.7
- Financial Soundness74.1
- Monetary Stability63.0
- Freedom of Capital Movement80.0
- Education66.1
- Healthcare55.4
- Safety49.9
- Quality of Life61.8
- Cost of living61.5
- Passport76.6
- Passport76.6
- Quality of Life61.8
- Safety49.9
- Healthcare55.4
- Purchasing power & price stability34.1
- Education66.1
- Wealth Protection48.5
- Tax64.4
- Cost of living61.5
- Healthcare55.4
- Safety49.9
- Quality of Life61.8
- Tax64.4
- Wealth Protection48.5
- Affordable Prices60.9
- Price Stability63.0
- Purchasing power26.9
At a glance
Entering Mexico
- Visa-free: 63 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 1 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 133 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Americas on 0/12 indices
- Above the regional median on 1/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Temporary Resident Visa - Investor (Inversionista)
- Residencia Temporal por Solvencia Económica / Inversionista
Frequently asked questions about Mexico
What is the capital of Mexico?
The capital of Mexico is Mexico City.
What is the population of Mexico?
According to the World Bank, Mexico had a population of 131,946,900 in 2025.
What is the official language of Mexico?
The official language of Mexico is Spanish.
What currency does Mexico use?
Mexico uses the Mexican Peso (MXN).
Does Mexico allow dual citizenship?
Mexicans by birth keep their nationality when acquiring another, but naturalising foreigners must renounce theirs and naturalised Mexicans lose Mexican nationality on taking another.
How strong is the Mexico passport?
The Mexico passport ranks #26 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 165 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Mexico passport holders?
Holders of the Mexico passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 36 destinations and need an e-Visa for 46. Full list: Mexico passport page.
How many passports can enter Mexico without applying for a visa in advance?
64 of 197 passports can enter Mexico without applying for a consular visa in advance: 63 visa-free and 1 with an eTA. 133 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Mexico offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 2 active citizenship and residency programmes in Mexico: Temporary Resident Visa - Investor (Inversionista) and Residencia Temporal por Solvencia Económica / Inversionista. Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Mexico?
In Mexico, Residencia Temporal por Solvencia Económica / Inversionista requires a minimum investment starting from US$74,000 and Temporary Resident Visa - Investor (Inversionista) requires US$305,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Mexico?
In Mexico, an application under Residencia Temporal por Solvencia Económica / Inversionista takes about 2–6 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Mexico through these programmes?
Through Temporary Resident Visa - Investor (Inversionista), citizenship of Mexico is possible after about 5 years, after a period of permanent residence; through Residencia Temporal por Solvencia Económica / Inversionista, citizenship of Mexico is possible after about 5 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Mexico?
In Mexico, Residencia Temporal por Solvencia Económica / Inversionista requires 0 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Mexico?
Family members included: Temporary Resident Visa - Investor (Inversionista): spouse and children under 18; Residencia Temporal por Solvencia Económica / Inversionista: spouse, children under 18 and parents aged 65+.
Where is Mexico strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Mexico is strongest on the Passport Index (#26 of 198) and weakest on the Global Safety Index (#162 of 203).
How does Mexico rank for quality of life?
Mexico scores 61.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #125 of 211.
Is Mexico expensive to live in?
Mexico scores 61.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #123 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Mexico?
Mexico scores 49.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #162 of 203.
How does Mexico rank for healthcare?
Mexico scores 55.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #103 of 192.
How does Mexico rank for education?
Mexico scores 66.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #86 of 191.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
