Australia Global Talent Visa (858) vs Mexico Digital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa
Australia other route: $2,997 fee. Mexico digital nomad route: $51 fee, 12 months.
- Fee
- $2,997
- Processing
- 8-26 weeks
- Income
- $2,600/mo
- Fee
- $51
- Duration
- 12 months
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Mexico Digital Nomad
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Australia Global Talent Visa (858)
Mexico Digital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa
Visa type
Status
Initial duration, months
Renewable
Built for
Minimum age, years
Practical minimum age, years
Nationality restrictions
Processing time, minimum (weeks)
Processing time, maximum (weeks)
Where to apply
Interview required
Medical exam required
Minimum income, per month
Minimum savings, one time
Minimum investment, one time
Investment types
Application fee, one time
Extra income per adult dependent
Extra income per child dependent
Income sources accepted
Employment types accepted
Social Security counts as income
Pension income recognized
Local work permitted
Health insurance required
Local bank account required
Apostille required
US FBI background check required
Certificate of coverage required
Language requirement
Required documents
Leads to permanent residency
Years to permanent residency
Years to citizenship, PR plus naturalization
Tax regime
US tax treaty
| Field | Australia Global Talent Visa (858) | Mexico Digital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Visa type | Other | Digital nomad |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Initial duration, months | Not specified | 12 |
| Renewable | No | Yes (Renewable) |
| Built for | Not specified | Digital nomads, Freelancers, Remote employees |
| Minimum age, years | 18 | Not specified |
| Practical minimum age, years | 18 | Not specified |
| Nationality restrictions | Open to all nationalities | Open to all nationalities |
| Field | Australia Global Talent Visa (858) | Mexico Digital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income, per month | Not specified | $2,600 |
| Minimum savings, one time | Not specified | $73,000 |
| Minimum investment, one time | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Investment types | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Application fee, one time | $2,997 | $51 (Lowest known fee) |
| Extra income per adult dependent | 50% | Not specified |
| Extra income per child dependent | 25% | Not specified |
| Field | Australia Global Talent Visa (858) | Mexico Digital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Income sources accepted | Not specified | Remote work, Savings |
| Employment types accepted | W-2 employee, 1099 contractor, Business owner, Self-employed | W-2 employee, 1099 contractor, Business owner, Self-employed |
| Social Security counts as income | No | No |
| Pension income recognized | No | Not specified |
| Local work permitted | Yes (Local work permitted) | No |
| Field | Australia Global Talent Visa (858) | Mexico Digital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Processing time, minimum (weeks) | 8 weeks | Not specified |
| Processing time, maximum (weeks) | 26 weeks | Not specified |
| Where to apply | 2 items listedSee where to apply on the visa page | Not specified |
| Interview required | No | No |
| Medical exam required | No | No |
| Field | Australia Global Talent Visa (858) | Mexico Digital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Leads to permanent residency | Yes (Path to permanent residency) | No |
| Years to permanent residency | 0 years | Not specified |
| Years to citizenship, PR plus naturalization | 4 years | Not applicable |
| Field | Australia Global Talent Visa (858) | Mexico Digital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Tax regime | Worldwide | Not specified |
| US tax treaty | Not specified | Not specified |
| Field | Australia Global Talent Visa (858) | Mexico Digital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Health insurance required | No | No |
| Local bank account required | No (No local bank account needed) | Yes |
| Apostille required | No | No |
| US FBI background check required | No | No |
| Certificate of coverage required | No | No |
| Language requirement | Functional English may be required (e.g., IELTS 4.5 overall), depending on field of expertise. No strict test mandated... | Not specified |
| Required documents | 13 items listedSee full list on the visa page | Not specified |