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Mexico vs Netherlands: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 10, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Netherlands grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
Side-by-side comparison of the Mexico RT and the Netherlands DAFT.
Criteria Mexico RT Netherlands DAFT
Minimum income / month €3,955 No fixed threshold
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Savings accepted
Initial duration 1 year 2 years (better)
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay 4 years No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence Yes Yes
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence Via permanent residence
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Limited Allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Standard resident taxation (Possible 30% ruling (if eligible))
Health insurance Not required Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required — Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €48.50 (better) ≈ €423
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, In country In country
Processing time 0.2–2 weeks —

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Mexico RT →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Netherlands DAFT →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

Insurance for Mexico → Insurance for Netherlands →

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