Work in Mexico for a company in Saudi Arabia
Can I live in Mexico and work remotely for a company in Saudi Arabia?
Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:
- You need to find out if your company has a valid work visa in Saudi Arabia.
- You need to find out if the company you are working for is a company that is allowed to hire foreign workers.
- You need to check if you are allowed to work in Saudi Arabia and if you need to have a valid visa.
- You need to check if the work visa you have is a temporary or a permanent work visa.
- You need to make sure that your contract does not have any stipulations that would limit your ability to work from abroad.
- You need to make sure that you are allowed to live and work in Saudi Arabia.
- You need to make sure that you are allowed to work in Saudi Arabia and that you are allowed to live in Saudi Arabia.
In this post, I will share with you my experience working in Mexico and living in Saudi Arabia.
I will also share with you my tips and tricks on how to save money while you live in Mexico and work in Saudi Arabia.
My Experience
I have been living in Mexico for almost 4 years. I came to Mexico to study. I was enrolled in a master’s program in International Business and Economics.
How to find remote work in Saudi Arabia while living in Mexico?
Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Saudi Arabia even though you are located in Mexico. For that we have to understand the visa process of Saudi Arabia and the visa process of Mexico.
Visa process of Saudi Arabia
As we all know that Saudi Arabia is a country which is very strict in its visa policy. You have to apply for the visa before you can enter the country. The visa is a permit which is valid for 30 days. You can enter the country for a maximum of 90 days. The visa is issued for the purpose of tourism or business. You can get the visa at the Saudi embassy in your country.
Visa process of Mexico
Mexico is a country which is very welcoming to the people from all over the world. You can get the visa for Mexico at the Mexican embassy in your country. You have to submit the following documents to the Mexican embassy.
Passport
Passport size photos
Two passport size photos
The visa fee for Mexico is $30. The visa is valid for 60 days.
You can get the visa at the Mexican embassy in your country.
How to get paid in Mexico when working remotely for a corporation in Saudi Arabia?
You can get paid in Mexico even if you are working for a company in Saudi Arabia, however , you will need to have a Mexican bank account to receive the salary.
If you are working for a company in Saudi Arabia, you may be wondering how you can get paid in Mexico.
The Mexican government is working to create a new system that will allow for the payment of salaries to workers in Mexico.
The new system will be called the “Mexican Social Security System”.
The Mexican Social Security System will allow for the payment of salaries to workers in Mexico, however, the system is not yet available.
The Mexican Social Security System will be available in stages.
The first stage of the system will be available in 2018.
The second stage of the system will be available in 2019.
The third stage of the system will be available in 2020.
The Mexican Social Security System will allow for the payment of salaries to workers in Mexico.
How do taxes work in Mexico if I’m working remotely for a company Mexico?
When working remotely in Mexico for a firm based in Saudi Arabia, taxes might be tricky, therefore , you should be aware of the tax rules in Mexico.
Mexico is a country that is very close to the United States. It’s a common misconception that the tax system is the same in both countries. However, there are many differences between both countries, which is why you need to be aware of the tax rules in Mexico.
What are the tax rules in Mexico?
When working remotely in Mexico, there are three main tax rules you should know about.
The first one is that you are a resident of Mexico. It means that you are taxed in Mexico.
The second one is that you are not taxed in Mexico if you are working abroad for a firm based in Mexico.
The third one is that you are not taxed in Mexico if you are working abroad for a firm based outside Mexico.
To be clear, all the three rules above apply if you are working remotely.
Are you a resident of Mexico?
In Mexico, you are a resident if you are domiciled in Mexico.
If you are domiciled in Mexico, you are taxed in Mexico.
Are you working abroad for a firm based in Mexico?
If you are working remotely for a firm based in Mexico, you are not a resident of Mexico.
Therefore, you are not taxed in Mexico.