@ibmark1
American expat in Mexico
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About me
American
Lives in Vincete Guerrero
Speaks English
Registration: 03 February 2018
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California residency and car registration
Having moved to Baja California and no longer have an address in California how do I legally comply with keeping my car registered and my drivers license current and voter registration? Read More
Drivers license in Mexico
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. ... Read More
Shopping in the US and bring items back to Mexico.
When I moved my rv 5th wheel to Baja at the border in San Ysidro/Tijuana it was searched by Mex customs and nothing was even questioned of my belongings. Now however I want while renewing my visa to shop in the US and bring stuff back with me but ... Read More
Banking in Baja by ibmark1
Hi there, recently moved to Baja and am tired of paying the ATM fees. Which banks are the most expat friendly? Is it difficult to get your SS moved to a bank in Mexico? Any tips on the protocol would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, M.W. Stanley
Thank you for your time and reply. 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 ...
Hello, I live on a fixed income so paying for fees from a ATM everytime I need cash is an expense that I would like to reduce. Since I can't get more than $7000 MXN at a time. A Company called OFX would charge $18.00 USD for up to $1000 USD but ... Read More
Getting a bank account in Mexico
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 ... Read More
Banking in Baja by ibmark1
Hi there, recently moved to Baja and am tired of paying the ATM fees. Which banks are the most expat friendly? Is it difficult to get your SS moved to a bank in Mexico? Any tips on the protocol would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, M.W. Stanley
No, and I asked the bank guy several times "you mean a permanent visa is a green card" and his answer was always "Si". Read More
Banking in Baja by ibmark1
Hi there, recently moved to Baja and am tired of paying the ATM fees. Which banks are the most expat friendly? Is it difficult to get your SS moved to a bank in Mexico? Any tips on the protocol would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, M.W. Stanley
Went and spoke with Bananas today. I was told I needed a green card to open an account. Wish there had been a way to know that so I wouldn't have wasted my time. Read More
Banking in Baja
Hi there, recently moved to Baja and am tired of paying the ATM fees. Which banks are the most expat friendly? Is it difficult to get your SS moved to a bank in Mexico? Any tips on the protocol would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, M.W. Stanley Read More