Alan
@alleycat1
American expat in Mexico
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About me
American
Lives in San Luis¨Potosi
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 26 April 2011
Status between America and mexico by Ray Howell
Looking to move to Queretaro. Can someone share their thoughts about some neighborhoods. Also, is there a lot of tension given some of the recent concerns with the Americas new administration
Mexicans haven't said much about American policies yet but are more concerned about their own government demolishing democtracy and checks and balances turning their goverment into an authoritarian party with immunity to do whatever they please. Read More
Volaris Extra Bag - Zero Fare by gnostic
Hello,I wanted to ask if anyone has experience with how Volaris enforces their baggage policy, specifically for the “Zero” fare. It seems this fare only allows for one personal item, not two carry-ons. This is a bit different from what ...
Just simply add $600.00 pesos onto the advertised ticket price to get the total price of the airfare with a carryon when you book the flight and double that if booking a return flight ticket. This way it will not stress you out. Read More
Driving to San Miguel de Allende from Texas by macssfe
We have rented a place in SMA for five weeks and would like to drive. We are reading both State Dept. warnings and people’s experiences that say it is very risky even if you only drive in daylight and use the toll roads. Can anyone share their ...
Your direct route on the toll road from the Nuevo Laredo border, besides a short drive to get to it, is the Mx. 57. This is the main very, very busy highway to CDMX and most of Central Mexico. Tens of thousands of vehicles travel it daily in both ... Read More
Housing question for temporary residency by kaw753
Hello, I am a digital nomad who has spent a bunch of time travelling in Mexico. I have a few questions in regards to the temporary resident visa that I have not seen answered in my research:1) Do you need to own property or sign a lease before ...
@canadian81 No, IMN does not care to know anybodies' address outside of Mexico, only inside Mexico. You can wait until you have a new Mexican address and not mention when you left the address they have - they don't care and it is not against their ... Read More
ROOMMATE WANTED by msemacdonald
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Service dog to SMA by yoyobean17
I plan to travel to Mexico to check out retirement options. I am looking at SMA and Puebla specifically. I can either fly into Leon and make my way to SMA, or fly into Puebla direct from Houston. Does anyone know from personal experience about ...
@GQ1 A landlord can prohibit you from renting with a service dog. Read More
Getting out of Dodge by buildaballoon
No passport due to B certificate. Selling home and looking for myself, midsize dog....4 ish. Utubes only input this far.
Jibberish. Read More
Tax for resident with RFC but less than 183 days by mexx23
Does anyone know the rules for tax filing requirement in case of a temporary resident (CURB) with a RFC? Getting a RFC is obligatory for any resident and implies a registered residential address. What if one stays less than 183 days at the place, ...
Quote from another poater:"This, according to Price Waterhouse, is how it is determined whether you are a Mexican tax resident and therefor taxed on your Worldwide income:-“The Federal Tax Code provides that a person is a resident for Mexican ... Read More
Renewing Temp Residency as dependent of spouse of Family Union by ExpatUSATravels
Hey everyone,Can I renew my 2 year temp visa by myself without my spouse going with me?I ask because I got temp residency thru my spouse being a temp resident.Spouse went with me during my original appointnent when receiving my first temp card, but ...
You can get a Residente Permanente card after being 2 years on a RT card being married to a Mexican National. You can apply 30 days before the RT card expiration date. Read More
Protecting Quintana Roo
He has been banned from one Expat site already because of posting extremely offensive comments about other members. Read More
Vaccination and covid measures by brumyk2021
Looking for frank info on whats currently happening covid-wise in Mexico. We are Cdn retirees whofarm organically and do not want these gene therapy shots.
@04niftiertoadies It is not "gene therapy".https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-covid-vaccines-gene-therapy-806280914802"No, COVID-19 vaccines aren’t gene therapyBy ANGELO FICHERADecember 23, 2022CLAIM: The COVID-19 vaccines “are a ... Read More
Horrible barking dog problem by VictoriaLinden
There is probably no hope at all for this situation. I'm living on Independencia and my street has about 7 dogs that all take turns barking at different times. I've been here for 2 months. My nice neighbor has spoken with the other people on the ...
I know what a frustrating deal this is. On my street in Mexicali they pick up the trash twice a week and the dogs that go along the street late at night to go through the trash get all the dogs in the yards barking many times those 2 nights a week ... Read More
Visa Confusion by Guest8928
Based on what I have, I need a Visa Temporal. I plan to renew it twice a year for 4 years until I can gain permanent residency. I am not seeing anywhere online if I can do that without leaving Mexico every time I need to renew. Can anyone clarify ...
The Covid-19 INM temporary policy for foreigners with 180 day FMM tourist cards recieved in 2019/2020 and expired in 2020/2021 that were allowed to apply at some, not all, INM offices inside Mexico is long gone. Applying at a Mexican Consulate or ... Read More
Hello Im Rob from Houston wanting to relocate to Mexico by Houstonteam77056
Houston wanting to relocate to Mexico and keep pursuing my real estate career or open a small business with a like minded partner. I am to young to retire and way to much energy to just sit around. Maybe interested in a partnership of some sort.
@LettyClark0401 Nope, not correct. You need to go through a process to obtain your Mexican nationality. You can possibly do it with your fathers birth certificate, but his name needs to appear on your birth certificate. I would suggest you go to an ... Read More
Vaccination and covid measures by brumyk2021
Looking for frank info on whats currently happening covid-wise in Mexico. We are Cdn retirees whofarm organically and do not want these gene therapy shots.
@MexicoAfterlife The brand is not a big issue because the country in question (not the USA, by the way) will accept any vaccine approved by the WHO. My question was more aiming at "Can I get a vaccination privately with a certificate in English." I ... Read More
Vaccination and covid measures by brumyk2021
Looking for frank info on whats currently happening covid-wise in Mexico. We are Cdn retirees whofarm organically and do not want these gene therapy shots.
@brumyk2021 I have not seen anywhere in Mexico where people are required to reveal their vaccine statusBeen here since late 2020 - @aliceahPer Mexican law it is illegal to ask about a persons vaccination status! I know a ton of gringos ... Read More
Question pour tulum
This is an English only site. Ask your question in English to get responses. Read More
Vaccination and covid measures by brumyk2021
Looking for frank info on whats currently happening covid-wise in Mexico. We are Cdn retirees whofarm organically and do not want these gene therapy shots.
@alleycat1 This was a response to behavior and how it works. Your response is about something else I'm not even going to respond, except to say your response was rude and uncalled for. What he was talking about ... - ... Read More
Vaccination and covid measures by brumyk2021
Looking for frank info on whats currently happening covid-wise in Mexico. We are Cdn retirees whofarm organically and do not want these gene therapy shots.
@alleycat1 Masks have been medically proven to be next to worthless unless it's a n95 worn properly which requires training. And baby boomers are the only people who act hateful ... - @MexicoAfterlife You believe Covid-19 is ... Read More
Vaccination and covid measures by brumyk2021
Looking for frank info on whats currently happening covid-wise in Mexico. We are Cdn retirees whofarm organically and do not want these gene therapy shots.
@alleycat1 lots of info out there you just have to look in the right places. - @brumyk2021You are not correct. There are NO gene therapy ... Read More
Vaccination and covid measures by brumyk2021
Looking for frank info on whats currently happening covid-wise in Mexico. We are Cdn retirees whofarm organically and do not want these gene therapy shots.
The problems will not be solved with finger-pointing. It tends to divide not bring people together. The fear-driven propaganda uses it as fuel for their agenda. Fear is a toxic motivator and some of those baby boomers are likely on the same ... ... Read More
Vaccination and covid measures by brumyk2021
Looking for frank info on whats currently happening covid-wise in Mexico. We are Cdn retirees whofarm organically and do not want these gene therapy shots.
@travellight There is only 1 group I see who are still pushing covid.... liberal baby boomers. It's like Crack to them they just can't give it up no matter how the locals want too. - @MexicoAfterlife Covid-19 is a Worldwide ... Read More
Vaccination and covid measures by brumyk2021
Looking for frank info on whats currently happening covid-wise in Mexico. We are Cdn retirees whofarm organically and do not want these gene therapy shots.
@alleycat1 that is your opinion and didn't answer the question. also don't tell people what to do. The forum does not order people to do things or offer opinions on treatments or science. , - @travellight Gene therapy ... Read More
Vaccination and covid measures by brumyk2021
Looking for frank info on whats currently happening covid-wise in Mexico. We are Cdn retirees whofarm organically and do not want these gene therapy shots.
Looking for frank info on whats currently happening covid-wise in Mexico. We are Cdn retirees whofarm organically and do not want these gene therapy shots. - @brumyk2021 There are no gene therapy vacciines. Who told you that? Get ... Read More
The best age to move to Mexico by Cheryl
Hello everybody, No two people experience expatriation in Mexico in the same way, depending on their age and personal situation. We would like to know more about you and ask you to share with us when you decided to move to Mexico. How old were ...
Half the fun of retirement is bring footloose and fancy free. No way will I tie myself to a home purchase. In addition, I’ve always seen in my travels that renting is cheaper than buying anyway.Renting is almost always cheaper than buying, ... Read More
buying property in Mexico by animabeya
Hello All, I currently live in the Bay area in California I am 26 years old and love to travel and would love to relocate I just know I dont want to stay in the US any longer. It is not for me. I no longer want to be a part of the life here. I ...
Hi me and my wife our both 53 an plan to move down to Merida Mexico within a year to live out our retirement years on my Navy retiement we plan on also renting our Home out here in Texas for the extra income. I see if I read it right that American ... Read More
What are you missing in Mexico? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in Mexico, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in Mexico. Do you miss any aspects of your home culture? ...
[link under review] native would explain that those are not tacos, but more of a quesadilla. There is not just a taco in Mexico but 100s of regional tacos. A taco bell "taco" is uniform and the same ... Read More
What are you missing in Mexico? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in Mexico, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in Mexico. Do you miss any aspects of your home culture? ...
San Diego taco shoos are famous for theur huge burritos. I haven't found anything close in Mexixo, so far. Also in central Mexico they are very stingy with avocaodes and usually don't have any. In Mexicali, Baja they have bowls full and you ... Read More
New retired couple heading here! by MexicoAfterlife
Yup getting everything done and will be down before the end of the year! Any info on the good the bad and the ugly for De Allende would be appreciated.
First advise is nobody calls it De Allende. Dead giveway you know nothing about the place. It can be called San Miguel de Allende or SMA. Read More
Tourist Visa --- by deebee123
Hello- An easy question... I am a US citizen and I will be flying into Mexico City in a couple of weeks. Do I need to specifically ask the immigration officer for a 180 day tourist visa, or is this automatic? Thanks! Dennis~
Passport cards are accepted by Mexican immigration. You do not need a US book passport at land crossing only at Mexican international airports when arriving on an international flight. Read More
Protecting Valuables by xecutech
We are considering moving to the area around Merida and still in the research stage. One question I have, that I haven't seen addressed, is what do you do with your valuables when you don't carry them with you. I'm not taking expensive ...
Were your windows closed and locked ?"Just cut the screens" seems to indicate that they were not. Yes it is hot but you need windows with locks and you have to lock them.The bars will probably work, it depends on the bars. Dogs are really ... Read More
Looking for info, Aguascalientes Mexico. Retiring Thanks ahead by MexicoAfterlife
Me and my wife are wanting to get as much info as possible on retiring in Aguascalientes, Mexico. We are also looking at San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Both have the weather we are looking for and in the mountains. But San Miguel de Allende is ...
SMA is small and gets boring. Aguascalientes is a modern large city but is mostly working class. Much, much better with the same climate is San Luis Potosi or Querataro and very much more middle class and upper middle class with all that includes. I ... Read More
Assisted Living in Nuevo/Puerto Vallarta MX by cdehnert
My mother is 80 and currently lives in a condo in Nuevo Vallarta. She is at a point where an assisted living facility would make more sense than living on her own. I'm wondering if anyone has recommendations for an assisted living facility in ...
Finding assisted living services in Mexico are extremely rare and if any, most likely very expensive. The best bet is to hire a certified nurse who is willing to work for you exclusively. I’m in my 70’s and I have made this kind of ... Read More
Sim cards in Mexico by gyorgy
I've looked up what sim card to buy in Mexico, and much to my surprise, only found those with days validity. Locals obviously keep their phone number for years. How can I find which sim to buy for at least half a year?
If you do not have a "comprobante de domicillo" - proof of address or a CURP - only Mexicans and legal residents have them - sort of like a social security number - Telcel and AT&T will not let you sign up for a 1 year plan. Then to ... Read More
Best way to Spanish fluency
My responses to the questions and advice the OP asked are very accurate and real. Most of the other posters' comments are fantasy and very far from reality. Being cold in what way? Read More
Best way to Spanish fluency
Your psycological projection onto me is obvious since your first rude and obnovious post to me. "smelly cat" indeed LOL Read More
Best way to Spanish fluency
LOL and inoccently naive. Still lving in the US I imagine. Real long term experience beats fantasy any day. Read More
Best way to Spanish fluency by MovinUp
Evening all A bit of advice please.... I'm hopefully moving to Mexico very soon and am determined to become fluent in Spanish ASAP, what do you think is the best approach? a) Intensive Spanish school followed by practising as much as ...
Linguists CAN become fluent in a new language with a lot of work probably in 2 to 4 years why your comment is as such. An adult layman with a lot of work probably might be able to speak and understand Spanish at an upper intermediate level in 5 to ... Read More
Drivers license in Mexico by ibmark1
Hi there everyone, having moved down to Baja from San Diego (retired) living here on tourist visa (6 months type) permanently and no longer having an address of residence in California, am worried about what my options are to have a drivers license. ...
DMV California requires a physical address in California and not a PO box because the USPS flags all commercial PO box facilites and DMV is notified. Drivers licenses and car registration is impossible there unless you have a house or apartment ... Read More
How many people have left the US due to electronic mind control
Exactly Fred. Loonies should stay on their loonies' chat rooms not here - an information chat room for Expats. Trolling us is very insulting. Read More
Moving to Mexico just before the crisis by Diksha
Hi everybody, Taking the plunge and daring to move abroad is a real challenge, but when your move to Mexico is marked by an unprecedented health, social and economic crisis, as we have been experiencing for just over a year, this change can be ...
ACA is the airport code for Acapulco. Read More
Mexico, Im Coming by Paul123
I want to move to Mexico cause am sick of dang lockdown in Cambodia. Can US passport apply for Mexican residence visa outside US? There’s a Mexican consulate here.
Mexican Embassy not a Mx. Consulate. Read More
Looking to Study Spanish at Academia Hispano Americana by marvinisrael
I have attempted, without success, to contact them. Does anyone know whether the school is still in operation and whether they will be offering in-person courses January 2022?
The schools closed to in person classes last March 2020 in Mexico. There is no opening dates announced. It is too soon. The pandemic is very bad here. Vaccinating the population is very pathetic due to the incompetent federal government. Read More
Need Help/Advice on getting temp or permanent residency by Phencol
Hi, I am an American citizen who is married to a Mexican National. We were married in Tepatitlán, Jalisco and I am currently here on a tourist visa. The plan was for us to get his papers to go to the states, but because of family matters here ...
You apply online for your 2 year Residente Temporal visa/card under the "Vinculo Familiar" law (family unity) and print out your application form. Take it to your local INM office with your FMM card, Mexican marriage license, latest CFE ... Read More
Mexican Residency by Cindye1010
I've been trying to get in touch with the Mexican Consulate regarding what they will need in order for us to obtain residency, but have had no luck reaching them by phone or getting an emailed response. (Little Rock, AR is apparently the only ...
I checked Little Rock's Mexican Consulate's website and they have no information regarding visas - RT or RP. Read More
Real Estate in Mexico Is NOT Cheaper?? by 4theloveofsun
For those of you who own property please correct me if you think I'm looking at this in negative light, or not seeing the "big" picture when it comes to buying a home in Mexico. The cost of living in Mexico is much better, no question ...
The "attorney" you mention in Mexico is called a Notario/a and they do not work 100 percent for you, the buyer, even though you selected them to process the sale of a property you are buying. They work for both the buyer and seller in ... Read More
Real Estate in Mexico Is NOT Cheaper?? by 4theloveofsun
For those of you who own property please correct me if you think I'm looking at this in negative light, or not seeing the "big" picture when it comes to buying a home in Mexico. The cost of living in Mexico is much better, no question ...
In Mexico usually a realitor is not relyed on to do anything other than help find a property and then you have to determine the undisclosed condition the property is in by hiring a trusted engineer and Noterio/a to tell you what it is worth and what ... Read More
Real Estate in Mexico Is NOT Cheaper?? by 4theloveofsun
For those of you who own property please correct me if you think I'm looking at this in negative light, or not seeing the "big" picture when it comes to buying a home in Mexico. The cost of living in Mexico is much better, no question ...
An attorney is not only advised but it is the only way anyone in Mexico can purchase property. The Noterio/a is a specialized lawyer registered by the state or if in CDMX to conduct property sales in Mexico and only they can register property at the ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Mexico by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Mexico, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Crazy and all lies. LOL Read More
live & die, last will by ezpaci
I live in MX and need guidance about creating a will. I have no assets with uncle Sam or Donald.
Only a Notario can write a will in Mexico not a lawyer or you writting one. They register it with the state's Registers Office. In September all Notarias give a 50 percent discount. A non complicated will cost about $1,400 pesos anytime with no ... Read More
Property taxes
The "notario" will make sure it is paid by the legal party responsible before closing. You have nothing to worry about. Read More
Auto Parts Stores by Canadian911
Are there any independent auto parts stores in Mexico, around the Cancun area. I am not looking for an AutoZone or NAPA, but some independent smaller stores or parts distributors.
In cities there are usually several streets in the same area with auto parts stores. Here possibly we have more than a 100 of them scattered throughout the city. No NAPA just AutoZones. Read More
Why Have the Financial Requirements for Residency Skyrocketed? by Halfwaytree
If memory serves, two years ago the amount of available, on hand funds one needed to apply for permanent residency in Mexico was $118,000 Canadian dollars. Last year it was raised to $130,000 plus. OK, that was a lot but I understand the amount ...
INM calculates the minimum financial solvency amount in USD by multiplying the minimum wage in CDMX X 500 = monthly pension USD amount to now be about $3,250. The minimun daily wage was raised from about $80 to 88 recently and Jan. 1st. 2020 rose to ... Read More
health care in Mexico by GuestPoster283
I have tried to do research on Mexican health insurance, and as I understand, there are changes coming. That includes the most popular type of insurances offered to Ex-pats. Some ex-pats are being denied. Does anyone have any experience with ...
INSABI replaced the Seguro Popular. It is a disaster. No coverage for 3rd. tier medical diagnosis and treatments and the patient pays now, before Seguro Popular paid, no operating rules or proceedures to follow and it is greatly underfunded. Read More
San Miguel de Allende or Lake Chapala ?? by dennissira
Hi all, So what are folks thoughts on San Miguel vs Lake Chapala area? Which is cheaper or what other significant differences between them ?
We live in an upscale gated guarded community and there are no barking dogs. Read More
health insurance with pre-existing conditions by pigir60
As Seguro popular isnt a solution anymore for those with stable pre-existing conditions, what would be other options? Is there private insurance in Mexico possible? Private agreement with local hospital? is it possible to contract insurance in the ...
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registering 2019 american car in San Miguel de Allende by dogs4susan
At first i heard that you can only register an American car if it is 8 or 9 yrs old, but then i heard in San Miguel you can register a car of the current year. I have a 2019 car here and i only have 2 more weeks to register it before the year ends ...
Importing a vehicle into Mexico is done at the border by a licensed Mexican importer. NAFTA made vehicles 9 and 10 years old are allowed now and could cost anywhere from $1800.00 to $3000.00 USD or more. Then it could be registered in your state in ... Read More
moving to Rosarito permanently by Ktheurer
Hi. I’ve made the decision to move to Rosarito permanently but know nothing about the logistics of making this happen. Can I get Mexican car Insurance comparable to what I have in the states? Is IMSS adequate medical insurance or should I plan ...
The hottest city is Mexicali. 106 to 115 everyday from April to Oct.. San Felipe is similar. There is no ocean breeze to speak of to cool things off usually. Both are a vertual infierno. A very dry desert heat with no humidity. Read More
moving to Rosarito permanently by Ktheurer
Hi. I’ve made the decision to move to Rosarito permanently but know nothing about the logistics of making this happen. Can I get Mexican car Insurance comparable to what I have in the states? Is IMSS adequate medical insurance or should I plan ...
The Mexican government isn't joining the Seguro Popular with the Social Security Medical Program [IMSS] . It would be unfeasible to do and AMLO anounced this lately. They are not going ahead with many promised changes as they also are not ... Read More
landing at MEX with my cat by moirawalsh
Hello, I'll be moving to Mexico in Dec, arriving in terminal 1 around midnight. Can anyone tell me how to find the SAGARPA-SENASICA to certify her health? Will it be right there in the terminal 1 customs area? Any other tips or advice for ...
https://www.aicm.com.mx/dependencias/sagarapa-senasic Google Translation: "If you travel with your dog or cat In Mexico, only dogs and cats are considered pets! Upon entering Mexico ... You must contact the official staff of ... Read More
Healthcare
Tourists can not. Legal residents can join socialized medicine. Read More
Cartels Activity? by Msoutherland62
Every time we tell people where we are going that is the first thing they bring up. We have both lived in Guatemala and understand walking around at night with a ROLEX & a $1000 iPhone will get you in trouble. We also realize that certain ...
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-emmy-olQW-Q/U9p15e55hxI/AAAAAAAABDQ/AGNeS5wVA6I/s1600/PANTEON+JARDINES+DEL+HUMAYA+CULIACAN+SINALOA+MEXICO.jpg http://somosculto.blogspot.com/2014/07/las-tumbas-lujosas-de-los-capos.html?m=1 "The carnage that ... Read More
Cartels Activity? by Msoutherland62
Every time we tell people where we are going that is the first thing they bring up. We have both lived in Guatemala and understand walking around at night with a ROLEX & a $1000 iPhone will get you in trouble. We also realize that certain ...
The movie "El Infierno" shows most killings within cartel members is more related to one cartel (gang) kidnaps someone knowledgable of the operation of a rival gang close by and tortures them to find out where the money or drugs are. They ... Read More
affordable health insurance by lizdragon
I am a super healthy 66 year old expat. Looking for some affordable health insurance. the quotes I am getting are outrageous! just wanting basic health insurance. any ideas? Thanks in advance! Liz
IMSS does have policy restrictions for some pre existing conditions and exclusion to enrol for some pre existing conditions! Why go apply for the IMSS when you will be rejected? Seguro Popular does not have any restrictions to enrol or waiting ... Read More
affordable health insurance by lizdragon
I am a super healthy 66 year old expat. Looking for some affordable health insurance. the quotes I am getting are outrageous! just wanting basic health insurance. any ideas? Thanks in advance! Liz
Google Translation: MIGRATION LAW New Law published in the Official Gazette of the Federation on May 25, 2011 CURRENT TEXT Last reform published 04-21-2016 On the margin a seal with the National Shield, which says: United Mexican States.- Presidency ... Read More
Oceanfront rentals Rosarita by danny_1951
Hi expats! Wife & I are planning a trip to the Rosarita area in Nov. (hopefully) to scope it out for a permanent move. We are looking for a month long rental that is oceanfront. Are there any local rental agencies that you would ...
Use Google Translate to convert your words into Spanish. Use google.com.mx and copy the translation. There are two large websites for rentals and buying property. Vivanuncios and Segundamano plus local rental real estate agencies websites in ... Read More
Just for fun: How well do you know Mexico?
Mexico Lindo y Quiero: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XrgOyoZIz9E "Voice of my guitar, waking up in the morning It wants to tell his joy to his Mexican land. I sing to it's volcanoes, to its meadows and flowers They are like talismans of ... Read More
USA plated car in Ensenada perm resident by Mel01
Hi all expats. I really need some help here . I need permanent residents who live in Rosarito or Ensenada In Baja California to please help! I am a permanent resident of Mexico I was told to never drive a USA plated car in Mexico it could be ...
They might not ask at the border for the FMM but it's still the law and our real estate agent said they might ask for it especially if you have a negative encounter with the police. We have never gotten the red light crossing in. I wonder if ... Read More
Exit Visa by First Last
I am flying to the US on Interjet. Two flights. Change planes. I am a Residente Permanente. Cancun to Mexico. Mexico to US When do I obtain the exit visa. Cancun or MX Do I obtain the visa before checking in or after. How far and approx ...
I just left from CDMX terminal 2 in May to Spain and returned 6 weeks later. I have a Residente Permanente visa. When you enter into the Arrivals and Departure secured area after going through the security check area the INM counter is 30 feet away ... Read More
Seguro Popular - Important Information by Melanie_In_Mexico
Seguro Popular is one of Mexico’s public health plans. Article 4 of the Mexican constitution guarantees access to public health care to all temporary & permanent residents of Mexico (expats with residency visa). As of May, 2019; many ...
https://www.am.com.mx/opinion/Cronica-de-muertes-anunciadas-20190615-0002.html Google Translation: " OPINION Chronicle of announced deaths In my 41 years as a doctor I had never seen a crisis in the health sector of this magnitude, so much ... Read More
Seguro Popular - Important Information by Melanie_In_Mexico
Seguro Popular is one of Mexico’s public health plans. Article 4 of the Mexican constitution guarantees access to public health care to all temporary & permanent residents of Mexico (expats with residency visa). As of May, 2019; many ...
Correction: Not 84,000 Seguro Popular employees but it should be 84,000 federal government employees as of January - probably more by now, I would guess. They fired 10,000 federal government employees in the public health sector so far. The ... Read More
Seguro Popular - Important Information by Melanie_In_Mexico
Seguro Popular is one of Mexico’s public health plans. Article 4 of the Mexican constitution guarantees access to public health care to all temporary & permanent residents of Mexico (expats with residency visa). As of May, 2019; many ...
Can you verify these things you are saying?https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/hospitals-warn-of-insolvency-due-to-cuts/ "Hospitals warn of insolvency due to cuts but AMLO insists there have been none Directors of 11 facilities claim 2.3 billion ... Read More
Seguro Popular - Important Information by Melanie_In_Mexico
Seguro Popular is one of Mexico’s public health plans. Article 4 of the Mexican constitution guarantees access to public health care to all temporary & permanent residents of Mexico (expats with residency visa). As of May, 2019; many ...
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/government-stopped-buying-medicine/ "Public hospitals and healthcare clinics continue to face medicine shortages, according to a pharmaceutical industry leader who also says the federal government hasn’t ... Read More
Seguro Popular - Important Information by Melanie_In_Mexico
Seguro Popular is one of Mexico’s public health plans. Article 4 of the Mexican constitution guarantees access to public health care to all temporary & permanent residents of Mexico (expats with residency visa). As of May, 2019; many ...
AMLO many times for many years stated 50,000,000 Mexicans have no medical insurance. This is a lie. IMSS has 54,000,000 members. Seguro Popular has about 59,000,000 members. Mexico's population is 134,000,000. 54,000,000 + 59,000,000 = ... Read More
Seguro Popular - Important Information by Melanie_In_Mexico
Seguro Popular is one of Mexico’s public health plans. Article 4 of the Mexican constitution guarantees access to public health care to all temporary & permanent residents of Mexico (expats with residency visa). As of May, 2019; many ...
Can you verify these things you are saying?Yes. Read More
Seguro Popular - Important Information by Melanie_In_Mexico
Seguro Popular is one of Mexico’s public health plans. Article 4 of the Mexican constitution guarantees access to public health care to all temporary & permanent residents of Mexico (expats with residency visa). As of May, 2019; many ...
If that is the case why are people being denied access to Seguro Popular at the moment?The Morena Party of AMLO are in some states and are a bunch of crooked politicians with no regard for the constitution or current laws or people if it suits their ... Read More
Seguro Popular - Important Information by Melanie_In_Mexico
Seguro Popular is one of Mexico’s public health plans. Article 4 of the Mexican constitution guarantees access to public health care to all temporary & permanent residents of Mexico (expats with residency visa). As of May, 2019; many ...
Seguro Popular is still available to all citizens and legal residents. The new government is not legally able to exclude legal residents. There are anti-discrimination laws in place in Mexico. The INM - SEGOB 2011 Immigration Law gives rights to ... Read More
Cheapest cities in Mexico by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to Mexico. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in Mexico where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able to give ...
True the new government is reducing financing to many institutes and federal agencies and firing tens of thousands of government employees and gutting some federally funded agencies and secretaries that were helping Mexico become an industrialized ... Read More
Rosarito, ensenada, San Felipe or? by Jasmine1955
Which area do you think is best? Couple in our 60's Not athletic, homebodies but still like sightseeing and cultures Biggest goals are easier lifestyle in areas of slower pace, affordable without worrying all the time, much better weather than ...
INM - Mexican Immigration allows multiple exits and re-entries into Mexico on a 180 FMM tourist card in Baja. Read More
Cheapest cities in Mexico by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to Mexico. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in Mexico where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able to give ...
Cheaper cities I have stayed in include: Tepic, Urapan, Culiacan, Cuidad Valles, Rioverde, Dolores Hildalgo, Lagos de Moreno, Irapuato, San Juan del Rio, and more. Read More
health insurance with pre-existing conditions by pigir60
As Seguro popular isnt a solution anymore for those with stable pre-existing conditions, what would be other options? Is there private insurance in Mexico possible? Private agreement with local hospital? is it possible to contract insurance in the ...
I think you are alluding to the common Epat rumor that legal foreign Residents will not be allowed to use Mexican Socialized Medicine soon. To actually legally exclude legal immigrants from joining the Seguro Popular or IMSS the Mexican Federal ... Read More
Will Sleep Apnea Be a Disqualifying Pre-Existing Condition For IMSS? by Halfwaytree
My hope is to apply for IMSS medical insurance after I get my permanent residency status for Mexico. I realize that some pre-existing conditions can prevent you from qualifying. I can't seem to find any info on the web to confirm whether or ...
http://www.imss.gob.mx/derechoH/enfermedad-seguros-familia Google Translation: "Website "Bringing the IMSS to the Citizen" Home: Rights, pre-existing diseases and diseases with waiting periods Pre-existing diseases and ... Read More
The pet culture in Mexico by Priscilla
Hey everyone, Pets are an integral part of a lot of families. So much so that they would never consider moving abroad without them. Before doing so, it would be important to know the pet culture in Mexico just to make sure that their little ...
No Costco, no Sam's Club, no Carl' s Jr. and no KFC. in SMA the last time I visited. Read More
Mexican taxes on US Permanent Residents by captdave51
Reading these forums, it seems there is some confusion on the law concerning how Mexico taxes it's foreign permanent residents. I have read that Mexico taxes ALL worldwide income for these residents. Of course, for US citizens that set up tax ...
Those are not "taxes up at the front" when purchasing a house in the restricted zone but a fee for being a non citizen the federal government collects one time for allowing you to own there. They want to document you and your property. The ... Read More
Swimming in Sayulita re sewage
http://www.tribunadelabahia.com.mx/iniciara-obra-sanear-aguas-negras-sayulita-conagua/ The government is going to build a sewage treatment plant in Sayulita. I was there in March and the water was full of people. Read More
Question about INM by Oria_Xu
Hi all! I will be moving with my family from the EU to GDL next summer. I have applied and been approved for a permanent visa (retiree) here at my Mexican consulate. The next step is to go to Mexico (GDL) to get my permanent resident card within the ...
Ok thanks that does answer the question and gives me a better time frame to work with. Do you maybe happen to know if this process is faster/slower depending on where you go? Or is it around the same everywhere (which it should be since everything ... Read More
Question about INM by Oria_Xu
Hi all! I will be moving with my family from the EU to GDL next summer. I have applied and been approved for a permanent visa (retiree) here at my Mexican consulate. The next step is to go to Mexico (GDL) to get my permanent resident card within the ...
Hey, thanks for your reply... but i am not sure if you misunderstood my question or actually answered it :) Once you enter Mexico you have 30 days to go to the INM and start the procedure to get your "real" card, this I know. But does ... Read More
Question about INM by Oria_Xu
Hi all! I will be moving with my family from the EU to GDL next summer. I have applied and been approved for a permanent visa (retiree) here at my Mexican consulate. The next step is to go to Mexico (GDL) to get my permanent resident card within the ...
They don't need to process you in 30 days. The form you get when they take your 30 day "canje" FMM card is your temporary in process migration document. It is valid untill they finish processing you. It can take as long as they want. Read More
Undiscovered expat heaven by faunadocpam
Outside of the coasts, SMA seemed like it was THE expat retirement spot. And then Ajijic became THE spot. Is there an up and coming location on its way to becoming the next hot spot? Not too popular or crowded yet, but with some access to ...
Ajijic came decades before SMA. I first visited the area in 1985 and Lake Chapala was full of Expats. SMA had tourists not Expats back then. Read More
Private insurance by Marat2017
Hello. I will be staying in Playa del Carmen for at least one year. Can you recommend a good private insurance plan that has a dental coverage as well? I don't have permanent or temporary residence. Thank you.
Here in Mexico private medical insurance for seniors is phobitable. Each 2 years after 60 premiums with all insurance companies sky rocket especially with a copay under about $2000.00 USD with policies only for " gastos médicos mayores ... Read More
Need Mexican Address for Visa Permanente? by ellenbuikema
We will be traveling to Mexico, finding a long term rental, and then return to the USA to start the process for a permanent visa. Is it necessary to have an address in Mexico before starting the visa process? Thanks!
They will accept the address of a hotel, AirBnB or a friends when you apply at your local INM office You do not need to have a long term rental. They understand you just arrived. Read More
Getting a bank account in Mexico by ibmark1
Hi There, recently I stopped into Banamex in Vincete Guerrero, B.C. and tired to open a bank account. The bank officer informed me that I needed a "green card" (which he also defined as permanent visa card) and that the 6 month visa I had ...
I've always heard the government mail system is unreliable and slow, so wasn't thinking getting something in the mail was an option. Do FedEx and/or other private carriers deliver in Mexico, and are more reliable?Many banks hire local ... Read More
New to site by jpinaz51
Hello all, Thinking of retiring in Mexico and am on a search for information on different expat towns. I don't speak much/little/no Spanish so I would like find to somewhere where English is spoken openly by the Mexican population. I am in the ...
I have never had any Mexican laugh at me when I make a mistake in Spanish or mispronounce words. This is considered very rude in the Mexican culture. Read More
Car can’t buy one during long waiting period by TropicalLiving
Hola! I’m moving to Quintanoo Roo on Dec 5th and will be entering the country on a 1 year temporary residency visa. When I arrive into Cancun I will be starting the final stage of the process with an immigration specialist which can take up ...
Processing your 1 year Temporary Resident visa takes 3 or 4 weeks, not months. Someone was misinforming you. Read More
building a house around Merida by hnsberk
I am planning on building my house around Merida and very much would like it build for several reasons with a pitched roof, knowingly that a flat roof is the norm. Anybody that can help me finding a carpenter that is able to build my roof with ...
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Turning your FMM in when you leave? by JulianDave
I spent a week in SMA and flew from Leon to the Tijuana airport on my way out. I crossed into the US using the bridge in the airport that goes directly to the US, but there was nobody collecting my FMM. The next thing I know I'm in the US and I ...
They don't scan the FMM card because unlike a Residente Temporal and a Residente Permanente visa/card which they scan and passports which they scan on two different scanners a FMM card is blank - no data - nothing to show up when scanned. The ... Read More
Turning your FMM in when you leave? by JulianDave
I spent a week in SMA and flew from Leon to the Tijuana airport on my way out. I crossed into the US using the bridge in the airport that goes directly to the US, but there was nobody collecting my FMM. The next thing I know I'm in the US and I ...
Only FMM cards are used by Mexican Immigration to track exits from Mexico. The CBX pedestrian bridge doesn't notify anyone about anyone using their bridge. Airlines don't tell Mexican Immigration who is on a national flight inside Mexico. On ... Read More
Visa permanente/temporal question by Chilangolite
For those of you that went the visa permanente/temporal route. when you applied for either one of them do they determine which one you qualify for or do you have to pick one apply and if you do not qualify then re-apply for a different one? Thanks ...
I am on a laptop. It does not open for me. I get a 404 Not found response for this link: (http://www.diputados.gob.mx/LeyesBiblio/pdf/LMigra_091117.pdf): "Not Found The requested URL /LeyesBiblio/pdf/LMigra_091117.pdf was not found on this ... Read More
Visa permanente/temporal question by Chilangolite
For those of you that went the visa permanente/temporal route. when you applied for either one of them do they determine which one you qualify for or do you have to pick one apply and if you do not qualify then re-apply for a different one? Thanks ...
It is a PDF and will open on a laptop not on a Smart phone. Read More