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Mel01

@Mel01

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American expat in Mexico

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About me

American

Lives in Ajijic, Jalisco

Speaks English/ little Spanish

Registration: 28 June 2017

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Mel01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
bscheckner

Medicare Rules by bscheckner

Regarding Medicare Supplemental Part F, there is some coverage overseas for travel of 60 days. My questions are: 1) Can I come back to the U.S. for 1 day to restart my coverage (under the 60 day rule)? 2) Must I maintain an address in the U.S. ...

Mel01

Yes as I said I have a USA address . We are close to the border at both places. I can commute back and forth . We can obtain and have the emergency evacuation here . I checked all those things in the advantage plan. I have checked the prices on the ... Read More

Mel01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
bscheckner

Medicare Rules by bscheckner

Regarding Medicare Supplemental Part F, there is some coverage overseas for travel of 60 days. My questions are: 1) Can I come back to the U.S. for 1 day to restart my coverage (under the 60 day rule)? 2) Must I maintain an address in the U.S. ...

Mel01

Definitely look at a Medicare advantage plan and make sure it provides coverage while traveling and out of the country. Mine has 25000.00 in coverage for emergencies when traveling anywhere out of the country. I have a USA address to keep it . When ... Read More

Mel01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
First Last

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 ...

Mel01

This is totally confusing. I know when you fly out of Mexico you have to go to immigration and get a FMM marked permanent resident. When you fly back they take it from you. Now driving across the border I am told nothing is required going back to ... Read More

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5 years ago
Mel01

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 ...

Mel01

I thought so 2 travellite . Mexico federal law should apply to all of Mexico! Permanent resident can’t drive USA plated car in Mexico period anywhere. I lived in Ajijic and Playa Del Carmen both sides of Mexico. Then I got in a conversation ... Read More

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5 years ago
Mel01

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 ...

Mel01

The question here has zero to do with my citizenship or my residency in the USA. A permanent resident of Mexico can not drive a car with American plates, it will be impounded and confiscated if you are caught as fully explained by my attorney in ... Read More

Mel01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
therichzone

Help finding an apartment or house to rent Playas De Tijuana by therichzone

I’m looking for a 1 to 2 bedroom furnished apartment or house to rent in Playas De Tijuana - if you have any tips on a place that's available now or in the near future, please let me know. Mucho gracias, Richard

Mel01

Hi , we are going to Ensenada in same boat as you ! NOTHING! All the rental agents , real estate agents nothing under a couple of grand a month. Then on a Facebook site a suggestion to use air b&b as a contact start . It worked perfectly! Rent ... Read More

Mel01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Mel01

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 ...

Mel01

You sir a a very smart man and have or will do well in Mexico! Mucho gusto mi amigo Read More

Mel01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Mel01

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 ...

Mel01

I am not but plan to become when time gets closer. Do you have a US address? That might be the issue. We plan to keep a home base in either CA or TX once we retire and our condo is completed. So we will still have a US license and registration ... Read More

Mel01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Mel01

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 ...

Mel01

I am not but plan to become when time gets closer. Do you have a US address? That might be the issue. We plan to keep a home base in either CA or TX once we retire and our condo is completed. So we will still have a US license and registration ... Read More

Mel01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Mel01

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 ...

Mel01

Hi James are you a permanent resident of Mexico? I know temporary residency it is ok to drive a USA plated car Read More

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5 years ago

USA plated car in Ensenada perm resident

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 ... Read More

Mel01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Bhavna

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 ...

Mel01

Gentrification? Really ? I am so out of this website. Can’t hit the unsubscribe button fast enough. Read More

Mel01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Bhavna

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 ...

Mel01

I lived in Ajijic a couple of years without a car everyday I got up went downtown and was surrounded by expats on the streets, coffee shops , restaurants. Cost of living / houses restaurants everything driven up . Nice 1 bedroom for 650 in off ... Read More

Mel01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Ljbradley01

Planning a move by Ljbradley01

Hello all! We will be relocating to the Ensenada area in the next 6 months and am looking for any information/advice I can find. Thank you!

Mel01

Hi LJ ! We are also going to move to the Ensenada area with in the next month or so. We have lived several places in Mexico, Ajijic and Playa Del Carmen . We need to be in a area which my other half can access VA medical care in San Diego. I will ... Read More

Mel01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Mel01

Rosarito or Ensenada? by Mel01

Hi expats , we have lived in Playa Del Carmen and Ajijic. My other half needs to be close enough to get to a VA hospital and medical care center. We are looking at Rosarito VS Ensenada for a home . Can you help here if you are familiar and have ...

Mel01

Hi James ! Thank you ! I am looking at Rosarito but having problems finding anything but vacation rentals. What is the best way to locate long term rentals in the area? I have a feeling we maybe looking right now in a high season for your area? ... Read More