Mexico Digital Nomad Kit: Remote Work, Visas & Banking

Remote work from Mexico is legal, affordable, and — with the right setup — better than almost anywhere else. This kit builds the setup.

Paul has worked remotely since 2016 and from Mexico since 2018. This kit reflects what actually works for serious remote workers, not what sounds good in a travel blog.

Inside the Digital Nomad Kit (17 Pages)

• Part 1: Internet speed data by city and neighborhood — provider comparisons (Totalplay vs Megacable vs Telmex vs Starlink), with minimum speeds by work type (video calls, large uploads, development)
• Part 2: Verified coworking directory — specific spaces in Mexico City, Querétaro, Guadalajara, Guanajuato, Mérida, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta — with addresses and 2026 pricing in MXN
• Part 3: The 183-day tax rule — what it actually means, 4 real strategies (not just "stay under 183 days"), and why you need a cross-border CPA
• Part 4: Mexican tax filing at SAT — the 7-step annual process if you cross the threshold
• Part 5: Visa options for remote workers — FMM vs Temporary Residency with the 2026 income threshold reality
• Part 6: The three-account banking setup — Schwab (zero ATM fees) + Wise (real exchange rate) + BBVA (local account) — with annual savings calculation
• Part 7: Mexican SIM strategy — Telcel vs AT&T vs Movistar and why WhatsApp is your operating system
• Part 8: VPN setup for US banking, streaming, and public WiFi security
• Part 9: 183-day tracker worksheet — monthly day-count table with running totals
• Part 10: Home office setup checklist including UPS (surge protection), wired ethernet, Starlink (Mexico pricing: ~MXN $1,100–1,500/month), and Mexico's public holiday calendar