Posts By: Ann & Ron Reid
Ann and Ron Reid are the co-administrators of the Moving to Mexico Facebook group (membership at 25,000+), which they started after moving to Ajijic, Mexico in 2015. In following other Mexico expat groups, they found a lot of questions being asked about how to live legally in Mexico. There was a lot of misinformation and general confusion. Since they could find no one group dedicated to just moving to Mexico, they started their own Facebook group. It immediately took off, with more than a thousand members a month joining at first. They now live in Ensenada, Baja California, in a home near the beach. Originally temporary residents, they now have permanent residency there. Ann was a family law and bankruptcy attorney, as well as a technical writer in her past life. She uses these skills and experience to try and interpret Mexico law and help those who are planning to move to Mexico. Ron has become adept at researching the various issues that come up in the immigration process and so keeps on top of changes in legal requirements and passes those on to readers. He is also well versed in the requirements of bringing a vehicle into Mexico, as well as other issues that affect the expat community. Mexpro is proud to have experts like Ann and Ron as two of our writers and we hope you get the help you need when reading their articles.
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Mexico is safe for driving vacations, but there are a few scams that the savvy traveler should know about. Being prepared with this information is your best defense in avoiding them... Read More »
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One of the customs that varies a lot by country is tipping. Use this comprehensive guide to help you determine how much and when to tip while traveling in Mexico... Read More »
- May 1, 2023
- Categories:
- Living in Mexico, Shopping, Tips
May 1, 2023- Categories:
- Living in Mexico, Shopping, Tips
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Mexico offers some of the best fishing in the world, both saltwater and freshwater. Learn everything you need to know about fishing legally, catch limits & more... Read More »
- February 15, 2023
- Categories:
- Activities, Fishing
February 15, 2023- Categories:
- Activities, Fishing
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Sunday, October 30th, 2022 was the last time the clocks in Mexico will be turned back an hour. Daylight savings time has been legally halted in most of Mexico... Read More »
- October 29, 2022
- Categories:
- Tips
October 29, 2022- Categories:
- Tips
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Quizás se pregunte si necesite una visa para ir a México, pero en la mayoría de los casos no, aunque todo visitante necesitaría un permiso de turista o FMM... Read More »
- September 2, 2022
- Categories:
- En Español, FMM, Immigration, Visas
September 2, 2022- Categories:
- En Español, FMM, Immigration, Visas
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If you plan on taking pets to Mexico for a vacation or long-term stay, follow these directions to properly enter the country and keep them safe while there... Read More »
- April 28, 2022
- Categories:
- Driving to Mexico, Pets, Tips
April 28, 2022- Categories:
- Driving to Mexico, Pets, Tips
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Exchanging currency can be a tricky for novice and veteran travelers alike. Learn how to get the best bang for your buck when exchanging dollars for pesos... Read More »
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En el pasado los FMM o permisos de turista en México se expedían por 180 días. Migración (INM) ahora está emitiendo algunos SOLO por la duración de su estadía... Read More »
- December 28, 2021
- Categories:
- En Español, FMM, Immigration, Legal
December 28, 2021- Categories:
- En Español, FMM, Immigration, Legal
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Previously FMMs or tourist permits in Mexico were issued for 180 days. Mexican Immigration (INM) is now issuing some ONLY for the length of the visitor's stay... Read More »
- December 20, 2021
- Categories:
- FMM, Immigration, Legal
December 20, 2021- Categories:
- FMM, Immigration, Legal
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Autoridades migratorias en México ahora exigen a todos los extranjeros que presenten sus documentos de viaje ORIGINALES cuando las autoridades se los pidan... Read More »
- November 22, 2021
- Categories:
- Driving to Mexico, En Español, Legal
November 22, 2021- Categories:
- Driving to Mexico, En Español, Legal
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Mexico's immigration authorities are now requiring all foreigners, whether tourists or residents, to present ORIGINAL travel documents, not copies (i.e. passport, FMM or resident's card)... Read More »
- November 19, 2021
- Categories:
- Driving to Mexico, Legal
November 19, 2021- Categories:
- Driving to Mexico, Legal
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These 10 tips on driving in Mexico will help make your trip safer, as well as help keep your vehicle in good condition. Learn where & when to drive, road hazards, traffic signals that differ from the U.S./Canada, and more... Read More »
- November 19, 2021
- Categories:
- Driving to Mexico, Tips
November 19, 2021- Categories:
- Driving to Mexico, Tips
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Si lo hace un accidente mientras conduce su vehículo en México, utilice esta lista para asegurarse de haber hecho todo lo necesario para que su reclamo se resuelva... Read More »
- November 7, 2020
- Categories:
- Driving to Mexico, Auto Insurance, Tips, En Español
November 7, 2020- Categories:
- Driving to Mexico, Auto Insurance, Tips, En Español
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Mexico's National Immigration Institute (INM) recently launched a digital system that provides residency cards to visa holders in around an hour versus weeks... Read More »
- November 4, 2020
- Categories:
- Expats, Immigration, Living in Mexico, Legal, Visas
November 4, 2020- Categories:
- Expats, Immigration, Living in Mexico, Legal, Visas
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Having Mexico insurance is important if driving your car to Mexico. If you get in a car accident in Mexico, do these things to guarantee you and your car are covered, and that there are no problems with your claim... Read More »
- October 7, 2020
- Categories:
- Driving to Mexico, Auto Insurance, Tips
October 7, 2020- Categories:
- Driving to Mexico, Auto Insurance, Tips
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Los nuevos permiso de Importación temporal (TIP) son digitales los envían a su correo electrónico y los guarda en su teléfono, lo cual simplifica mucho el proceso... Read More »
- September 22, 2020
- Categories:
- Vehicle Import Permit, Border Crossing, Driving to Mexico, En Español
September 22, 2020- Categories:
- Vehicle Import Permit, Border Crossing, Driving to Mexico, En Español
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On January 1, 2020, Mexico began phasing out the holographic windshield sticker, used to prove your purchase of a Temporary Car Import Permit (TIP), and is replacing it with a digital permit sent to your email... Read More »
- August 6, 2020
- Categories:
- Vehicle Import Permit, Border Crossing, Driving to Mexico
August 6, 2020- Categories:
- Vehicle Import Permit, Border Crossing, Driving to Mexico
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If you want to live in Mexico or stay for longer than 180 days you will need either a permanent resident or temporary resident visa. Mexico makes it easy to stay... Read More »
- March 13, 2020
- Categories:
- Visas, Living in Mexico, Immigration, Expats
March 13, 2020- Categories:
- Visas, Living in Mexico, Immigration, Expats
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You might not need a visa to go to Mexico, but all visitors to Mexico need a tourist permit or FMM, whether they are required to get a visa or not... Read More »
- February 28, 2020
- Categories:
- FMM, Immigration, Visas
February 28, 2020- Categories:
- FMM, Immigration, Visas
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Cancelar su permiso de importación temporal de vehículos (TIP) de México en la frontera antes de que caduque para obtener su depósito de devolución y evitar multas... Read More »
- August 2, 2018
- Categories:
- En Español, Vehicle Import Permit
August 2, 2018- Categories:
- En Español, Vehicle Import Permit
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There's not much you can do to ruin a Mexican vacation, but there are a few mistakes you could make. Here are the top things NOT to do while vacationing in Mexico... Read More »
- December 12, 2017
- Categories:
- Tips
December 12, 2017- Categories:
- Tips
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You must cancel your Mexico temporary vehicle importation permit (TIP) at the border before it expires to get your return deposit and avoid any penalties... Read More »
- August 29, 2017
- Categories:
- Vehicle Import Permit
August 29, 2017- Categories:
- Vehicle Import Permit
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Many people go to Mexico to find affordable prescription drugs. Here's what you need to know about buying drugs in Mexico and bringing them back into the U.S... Read More »
- March 14, 2017
- Categories:
- Healthcare, Medical Tourism
March 14, 2017- Categories:
- Healthcare, Medical Tourism
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If you are driving a foreign license plated vehicle in Mexico, there are some legal requirements you must follow, like you must have liability insurance and a TIP if driving outside the free zone... Read More »
- February 21, 2014
- Categories:
- Auto Insurance, Driving to Mexico
February 21, 2014- Categories:
- Auto Insurance, Driving to Mexico
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