Mexico's National Immigration Institute (INM) recently launched a new digital system that provides a residency card to a residency visa holder in a matter of an hour or so. It the past it could take weeks or even months to process...
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If you want to visit Mexico for longer than 180 days or even live in Mexico you will need either a temporary or permanent resident visa. Compared to many other countries, Mexico makes it easy to stay longer than 180 days...
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Affordable Retirement in Mexico: What You Need To Know Whether you're nearing retirement age or planning for the future, you've probably already heard that Mexico is one of the most popular retirement destinations in the world for Americans and Canadians. With benefits that include a dramatically lower cost of living, excellent healthcare and all the...
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Millions of Americans and Canadians travel to Mexico each year. With its generous peso exchange, safe toll roads, and friendly cities, it's easy to see why. Why Mexico Remains a Great Place to Travel Mexico is home to some of the world's most breathtaking beaches, exciting cities, and accommodating resorts, and the country sees more...
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A Fantastic Cross-Section of Expat Communities, Reference for Mexico's Laws When I first started swiping the virtual pages of this e-book, I was very skeptical. I thought "I've been here two years. What could this teach me?" The big fact of this book is that it's not from just one expat's knowledge and experiences. George...
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George Puckett just finished his e-book Mexico-More Expatriate Insights. The Sequel is a continuation of the original book, Mexico-Expatriate Insights. Retirement locations not included in the first version are included in the sequel, with tons of information on living in Mexico. This e-book, full of invaluable information, sells for only $5.99 but you can have...
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For anyone who has spent some time in a Mexican city: you may have noticed a building with the big letters CFE. It's known as the Comisión Federal de Electricidad. Along with Mexico's petroleum industry, it's nationalized. This gives Mexico a very different dynamic than the U.S. The CFE bills households once every two months,...
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I often comment on blogs about how much cheaper things are south of the border. I'm mostly referring to things that are labor-related. For example, a haircut in Saltillo, in the northeast region of Mexico, usually costs 50 pesos, or about four bucks, and no tip is expected. I'm told that prices drop even more...
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I've just concluded my month-long vacation with my family and old friends in Washington State where I grew up, in the US of A. I've been back in Mexico for only 24 hours, and I'm already feeling what I missed. To be honest, I was pretty homesick for my life in Mexico, and I think...
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