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Mexico, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Mexico, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
What was your first impression when you arrived?From our first night stay in saltillo, we were in love. We stayed at an airbnb in a nice neighborhood people were super friendly. Went to a local restaruant fast food style order and pick up at ... Read More
As a US citizen is it possible to live in Mexico long term ? by nicolecking72
Hello , I'm new here and just have some questions. My fiancé and I are over the road truckers , he has always talked about when we retire , buying an RV and living on the beach in Mexico. As a US citizen is that possible? I mean ...
@jazzpaz I did all the work on the Denver side myself. It was easy. We got to Lake Chapala and tried to do the part down here ourselves. Let's just say the attitude we received from the immigration staff when we tried ourselves was horrible. We got ... Read More
As a US citizen is it possible to live in Mexico long term ? by nicolecking72
Hello , I'm new here and just have some questions. My fiancé and I are over the road truckers , he has always talked about when we retire , buying an RV and living on the beach in Mexico. As a US citizen is that possible? I mean ...
Don't worry about it. If you meet the monetary requirements, it's super easy to get your residency. We did it almost 4 years ago in Denver. They even called my wife into my interview to get us both done at one time. Just be honest and it all goes ... Read More
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
Over 3 years in Lake chapala area. Locals have been great haven't noticed anything stranger other than..... Lake chapala society has been attacking one side of the political spectrum so much that a worker at the LCS attacked a man with a MAGA hat ... Read More
To bring or not to bring? by Jsworrad
Did anyone just move with the bare things you need and start fresh?
Yes we came down with what fit in the car. Just dont buy furniture in gringolandia.... They will rip you off. We live in the lake chapala area and went to guad for big items. Saved at least 40% over the local shops trying to rip us off. Read More
When would I be eligible for state healthcare? by Sam7iam
Hello All! I'm beginning plans to emigrate. Just requested an interview at the Boston MA consulate. I've visited Mexico but only on business.  I'm thinking of either Lake Chapala or Puerto Vaillarta. I've been trying to find ...
@Sam7iam I just went to Multiva today and yes cedes 6 month is still over 10% return. Not sure where your getting your info. Heck I get 5% in my HSBC premier savings account! Read More
When would I be eligible for state healthcare? by Sam7iam
Hello All! I'm beginning plans to emigrate. Just requested an interview at the Boston MA consulate. I've visited Mexico but only on business.  I'm thinking of either Lake Chapala or Puerto Vaillarta. I've been trying to find ...
Ohh forgot. PV is a very hot and wet place most of the year. And the infrastructure is starting to be stressed by the huge growth in the area. They have a modern water system where you get water pressure in town all the time which is not common ... Read More
When would I be eligible for state healthcare? by Sam7iam
Hello All! I'm beginning plans to emigrate. Just requested an interview at the Boston MA consulate. I've visited Mexico but only on business.  I'm thinking of either Lake Chapala or Puerto Vaillarta. I've been trying to find ...
Opioid painkillers are very much controlled down here. And state insurance is not what you would like. If you get sent to the hospital you will need someone to take care of you. Its the medical stuff and that is it in state-run facilities. And ... Read More
American expats - how do you think the US elections will affect you? by Ameerah Arjanee
Hi everyone. I’m a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we are planning on writing an article about what American expats abroad (and non-American expats living in the US) think about the upcoming presidential elections. How do you think the ...
@Robby V why is this post under review..... nothing bad was said nothing insulting. Just say trump supporter. So is this website going the fascist liberal route and getting rid of anything positive about trump? I used this website alot 3 years ago ... Read More
Moving to Mexico from Nova Scotia by bobbaluba
I have joined this site and this forum as my wife and I are seriously considering moving to Mexico from Nova Scotia, Canada. We have been to Mexico twice on trips and now thinking of selling our home and begin our life in a warmer climate. We ...
@bobbalubaAlways first question. Have you checked if you meet the high monthly income standard to get resident status? Read More
Exploring a move to Jalisco by Kyexpatfoodtruck
Hi. My family and I are seriously considering moving from US to Jalisco. Married couple with with 2 young kids. We own a food truck here in the states and are wondering if that would be something we could do for work in Mexico. And if so what city ...
@Kyexpatfoodtruckthey dont count equity in a house for this. You have to show the amount of money in a bank or investment account for 1 year with proof from the bank or investment firm. You would have to sell your house and then put the money into ... Read More
Exploring a move to Jalisco by Kyexpatfoodtruck
Hi. My family and I are seriously considering moving from US to Jalisco. Married couple with with 2 young kids. We own a food truck here in the states and are wondering if that would be something we could do for work in Mexico. And if so what city ...
First thing you need to do is check and see how you are going to meet residency requirements. If you cant be approved for temp or perm residency than no reason to waste the time on the rest. You need 5k+ USD a month for a family with temp ... Read More
Will retirement in México be affordable in the next 10 years? by 1happykamper
Hola todos! I retired to Mexico in 2012. I secured my residente permanente at a much, much lower financial hurdle than needed today. For the most part I enjoyed living in Mexico a lot... the friendly Mexicans.. the music, dancing and the ...
@lanigmaMultiva and HSBC I know for sure. And 5% savings account at hsbc Read More
Will retirement in México be affordable in the next 10 years? by 1happykamper
Hola todos! I retired to Mexico in 2012. I secured my residente permanente at a much, much lower financial hurdle than needed today. For the most part I enjoyed living in Mexico a lot... the friendly Mexicans.. the music, dancing and the ...
@lanigmaIt is better to rent and put the money you would have bought the house with into a cedes which pays 11.55% and .5% mexican taxes. Rent to hone prices in ex pat areas are way out if wack for every 1k usd rent should be 100k USD to buy the ... Read More
Will retirement in México be affordable in the next 10 years? by 1happykamper
Hola todos! I retired to Mexico in 2012. I secured my residente permanente at a much, much lower financial hurdle than needed today. For the most part I enjoyed living in Mexico a lot... the friendly Mexicans.. the music, dancing and the ...
@1happykamperI dont know where you lived in Mexico that is even close to the cost of USA. A 1 bedroom apt in western CO not in the mountains cost more then the 3 bed 2.5 bath house with 360 views of lake and mountains in lake chapala. It cost ... Read More