jim&nyna
New memberAmerican looking for information about Mexico
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Registration: 10 March 2018
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Does Americans need a visa or just a passpot by Jasont2018
How long is a passport good for traveling to Mexico? If I'm 41 and draw disability what kind of visa do I need if I don't plan on working? If I move there what do I need and need to do? Thanks
Here are two links that we found immensely helpful. www.mexperience.com and www.yucatanexpatservices.com We purchased an inexpensive immigration guide from the latter and it is extensive. It was spot on in terms of our residency visas. We ... Read More
Best season to move to Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, Many expats choose to move to Mexico at a specific time of the year, and we invite you to share some tips about the best seasons to move to the country. What is the best season/time of the year to move to Mexico, and why? How do rent ...
We are moving to San Miguel to a long term fully furnished rental during the rainy season. We went in May (quiet time for SMA) to scout for a home. This was a beneficial time as there were not a horde of people looking for rentals. We were able to ... 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 ...
You pick one and be prepared to bring the documentation required to validate that. If you do not qualify; you can apply for temporary by re-filling out the form and re-applying. We saw people doing that on same day at Phoenix Mexican consulate. We ... Read More
Long term lease
We are leasing a home in SMA long term. Is it better to have the lease in dollars or pesos? Read More
Auto deposits to Mexican banks by jim&nyna
How do we handle US Social Security and pension deposits while living in Mexico? Can we open a local bank account without residency status? We'd like to use pesos and avoid any fees on transferring from dollars to pesos.
Yes we will check that out. Great intel. Read More
Getting meds shipped from US to San Miguel
My husband is recovering from cancer and will need to take meds for the rest of his life. The meds come monthly from the Mayo Clinic. Does anyone else have meds shipped from the US and if so how has that worked? Thank you Read More
Auto deposits to Mexican banks by jim&nyna
How do we handle US Social Security and pension deposits while living in Mexico? Can we open a local bank account without residency status? We'd like to use pesos and avoid any fees on transferring from dollars to pesos.
We too are considering driving down from AZ thru Texas to San Miguel de Allende with one car and our dog. (We have heard numerous horror stories of cargo ing dogs on the aircraft.) Which is the reputed safest route and do we need to secure Mexican ... Read More
Auto deposits to Mexican banks
How do we handle US Social Security and pension deposits while living in Mexico? Can we open a local bank account without residency status? We'd like to use pesos and avoid any fees on transferring from dollars to pesos. Read More