Steve
@swsl
American expat in Mexico
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American
Lives in Mazunte
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 27 February 2011
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Need advice -- completing the Visa process in Mexico by promobabe
Once I've gotten approved for my Temporal Visa at my local consulate, what proof of residency will I have to show in Mexico to complete the process? In my case, I'm staying at a variety of Airbnbs until I find a long term rental. So I will ...
There are very few difficulties applying for a residence visa. I did see somebody in our local office with a paid facilitator fronting for him. I guess lack of Spanish made it worth it for him, but I also heard his advocate was giving likely ... Read More
interested in moving to Acapulco Mexico by anarchistmunk
Hi, My wife and I are interested in moving to Acapulco Mexico. We have three children who are young and need some advice. Thanks!
The big advantage of acapulco would be access to mexico df if thsts important. Works both ways, of course Read More
interested in moving to Acapulco Mexico by anarchistmunk
Hi, My wife and I are interested in moving to Acapulco Mexico. We have three children who are young and need some advice. Thanks!
What made you choose Acapulco of all places? Ive been in mexico for 20 years never met or heard of any expat who chose that place. If you want a big city with a beach pto vallarta is probly better choice. Read More
How safe is driving through Mexico by Waukeenahwonder
Hello, I will be driving from Reynosa to Colima in about two weeks. I have a 4 door 2005 GMC Serria. I have been hearing many horror stories on the news here in Florida, but we are retiring to Colima, my husbands home. I have been reading up for the ...
Basically, we took 57 (not 59) down. I don't have a map at hand. You have to do some permutations from Eagle Pass to stay on it, but then it goes all the way down to the "arco del Norte" to get around DF. So, you have business or family in ... Read More
How safe is driving through Mexico by Waukeenahwonder
Hello, I will be driving from Reynosa to Colima in about two weeks. I have a 4 door 2005 GMC Serria. I have been hearing many horror stories on the news here in Florida, but we are retiring to Colima, my husbands home. I have been reading up for the ...
We drove down this year through Eagle Pass Piedras Negras just to avoid Reynosa etc. I used to always drive through Reynosa or Matamoras, and take 180 down through Tampico>Veracruz to the Isthmus. But I've seen some indication that Tamalipus and ... Read More
Car Legalization/Residente Temporal, My Experience by gubabbaboy
My husband and I have been living in a rancho in the state of Guanajuato for three years. This February I received my Residente Temporal card (my husband is Mexican), and we were relieved that our car with its California plates would now be legal ...
I understand that the rules may have changed recently about cars, but I can confirm that your experience is exactly what has gone on for years in our area of Oaxaca. The laws that define temporary importation rules are under SAT and the Aduana. ... Read More
Have Anything But An FMM Tourist Card? GET YOUR FOREIGN CAR OUT OF MEX by mexbungalows
New Aduana law. Only FMM holders can get a car permit. Older FM-3 now RESIDENTE PERMANENTE permit holders must get their foreign registered car OUT OF MEXICO. NOW. Local aduana offices can issue you a special permit to get the car out of Mexico. ...
Check with Aduana. That's what I suggested going in. The "law" was just changed. And those gringos with cars here "for many years" have to remove them. Again, check with Aduana. Or ask at a SSP puesto de control. The old FM-3 holders have to get a ... Read More
Banking in Mexico by Yud
Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in Mexico? What about their facilities they offer? For example: [Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the country] How ...
Yep, if you're only paying $5-8 a month in ATM fees, you won't save any money opening a Mexican bank account. It's more trouble and expense - (exception noted in first Bancomer post of this thread) - to move money from the US to Mexican banks. We ... Read More
Banking in Mexico by Yud
Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in Mexico? What about their facilities they offer? For example: [Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the country] How ...
We opened an account on-line with HSBC before we moved to Mexico, and have been satisfied. Money is deposited in the US, and easily available here from the many ATM's for a modest fee.How much does HSBC in your home country charge to withdraw from ... Read More
Banking in Mexico by Yud
Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in Mexico? What about their facilities they offer? For example: [Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the country] How ...
Great answer above with the Bancomer account. I've got a good impression overall of Bancomer, though I don't care for our local branch in Oaxaca, friends elsewhere prefer them. Luckily our US bank (USAA) reimburses (some) foreign ATM charges, ... Read More
How safe is driving through Mexico by Waukeenahwonder
Hello, I will be driving from Reynosa to Colima in about two weeks. I have a 4 door 2005 GMC Serria. I have been hearing many horror stories on the news here in Florida, but we are retiring to Colima, my husbands home. I have been reading up for the ...
Me? I haven't driven in a few years, but the route, which many take,including my friends whom I quoted, is also the same that all the guatemalen vehicle importers use when the caravan. I assume the caravans of importers still run. I can't ... Read More
Canadian married woman in abusive relationship by zbarlici
I need some advice on what steps i need to take to help my sister, who is a canadian citisen & married to a Mexican who recently started abusing her in drunken stupors(ok been going on for a few years now). They now live in Cancun. My sister has ...
i would advice her to go to Canada on holiday with the kids ...NOt suggesting she takes the kids illegally, get all the permission etc.... ....Also try get a good lawyer to be involved in the early phases so that she doesnt make ANY mistakes. It ... Read More
How safe is driving through Mexico by Waukeenahwonder
Hello, I will be driving from Reynosa to Colima in about two weeks. I have a 4 door 2005 GMC Serria. I have been hearing many horror stories on the news here in Florida, but we are retiring to Colima, my husbands home. I have been reading up for the ...
I now take the bus from Houston (where I live) ...., you can take the bus all the way from Houston and feel quite secure.@ mjplatt: I'm interested in your bus route and company. We live in Southern Mexico and most recently, we fly to Juarez and ... Read More
renewal of FM3 by soursop
i stayed in san miguel for 8months. I left with my FM3. to be renewed at the end of march.My problem is i cannot be in mexico in march. my brother has cancer and i am committed until may as i am his carer until then when other siblings can help. how ...
Interesting! I have a good friend and former neighbor here in Mexico who also lives in the Pyrenees in a little village called Glorianes. Very small, she says, but maybe you know it. It sounds similar to your pueblo. If you do pass through, look ... Read More
renewal of FM3 by soursop
i stayed in san miguel for 8months. I left with my FM3. to be renewed at the end of march.My problem is i cannot be in mexico in march. my brother has cancer and i am committed until may as i am his carer until then when other siblings can help. how ...
Yep, I signed on mostly to answer you as I remember how hard it seemed to find out. And although the advice; "visit the nearest Mexican consulate or embassy and tell them this story" seems so logical, it's Mexico and if they aren't the office ... Read More