Mexico's economy has been growing steadily over the past few years. Foreign investment is growing, and the government is intelligently implementing reforms to increase competitiveness and create jobs. Also, Mexico's economy is closely integrated with the U.S. and Canada through a free trade agreement. Often, U.S. entrepreneurs open businesses in Mexico and create new jobs for both locals and foreign applicants. Obtaining a temporary residence permit in Mexico is easier and less costly precisely because of the work, but living and working in this country entails many challenges. 

Peculiarities of employment in Mexico 

Mexico has a labor force of 50 million people and creates a lot of potentially workable competition in the local labor market. In addition, large numbers of migrant workers from other Latin American countries in unskilled occupations create competition in the service sector and occupy a large part of the underground economy. 

The income level of Mexicans is quite low, and the country has a high rate of corruption and crime. The economy is more dependent on the oil sector and external demand and integration trade. Unemployment in Mexico is 3-5%, and the legal and judicial sectors require reform. 

To get a prestigious job, foreign applicants need sufficient work experience, education, and qualifications. Foreign diplomas and certificates often require recognition. In general, skilled workers are available for technical occupations, some branches of Mexican industry, and the service sector. Tourism, electronics, IT, and logistics sectors are on the rise and the local workforce is unable to meet the demand for scarce positions due to the low level of education in the country. 

Start searching for jobs in Mexico with the official website of the National Employment Service - gob. MX, where in addition to jobs you can find a lot of useful information and advice for job seekers, including foreigners. 

Language skills 

The official language is spoken by about ninety percent of the locals in Spanish. At a minimum, for successful employment, it is necessary to know English at an advanced level. However, in some areas, such as tourism, services, or logistics, it is desirable to know Spanish for a better level of communication and personal comfort. 

Types of work visas to Mexico 

• Immigrant Visa FM2. Suitable for foreigners planning long-term employment in Mexico with subsequent registration of a permanent residence permit. Initially issued for one year, renewable for a maximum of 4 years. 
• Non-immigrant visa FM3. More common work visas for foreigners who do not link their future with the country in the long term. Allows you to live and work in Mexico for one year, with a possible extension of up to 4 years. 

To get a work visa in Mexico, you need to find a Mexican employer, who will invite you to work. He, in turn, applies to the Migration Service of Mexico to obtain permission to hire a foreigner. Having received permission, the employer sends it to the future employee, and he applies to the Mexican consulate, is interviewed, and gets a work visa. Within 180 days, the worker must enter the country. 

After moving to Mexico, within 30 days, you must go to the migration service to get a residence card for a maximum of 4 years and start working. After that, it is required to issue a permanent residence permit or leave the country.