@First Last
American expat in Mexico
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Lives in Campeche
Registration: 24 June 2015
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Departing Cancun by First Last
I am a US citizen with a Residente Permanente visa. What is current process for departing Cancun airport My last experience three years ago, I first had to obtain a completed and stamped exit form from INH prior to checking in at airline. I have ...
Thanks!! Great! Sorry I get confused with acronyms. (INH/IMH) Read More
Departing Cancun by First Last
I am a US citizen with a Residente Permanente visa. What is current process for departing Cancun airport My last experience three years ago, I first had to obtain a completed and stamped exit form from INH prior to checking in at airline. I have ...
Thanks. Your boarding pass, was it issued by ticket agent prior to going to INH? Was it necessary to return to check in? Read More
Departing Cancun
I am a US citizen with a Residente Permanente visa. What is current process for departing Cancun airport My last experience three years ago, I first had to obtain a completed and stamped exit form from INH prior to checking in at airline. I have ... Read More
US Passport Card + Temp Residency Card by gnostic
Hello-Is it possible to cross the border the CBX using a US passport card instead of your passport?In other words – are we required to have our full passport with us when we cross the border from the US to Mexico or would a passport card ...
Thanks for reply. Read More
US Passport Card + Temp Residency Card by gnostic
Hello-Is it possible to cross the border the CBX using a US passport card instead of your passport?In other words – are we required to have our full passport with us when we cross the border from the US to Mexico or would a passport card ...
You were "told" . What transpired if you entered MX via car. What transpired when you departed MX. My only experience has been departing and entering MX by air with US passport and MX visa Residente Permanente. I know that MX government entities ... Read More
US Passport Card + Temp Residency Card by gnostic
Hello-Is it possible to cross the border the CBX using a US passport card instead of your passport?In other words – are we required to have our full passport with us when we cross the border from the US to Mexico or would a passport card ...
Your passport card is only good for entering the US (Not by air) from certain countries. MX requires the book passport, to enter MX, regardless of visa status. Read More
Properties between Sabancy and Isla Aguada by Attfield1
I own 2 properties along this stretch of beach between Isla Aguada and Sabancuy.The other day I seen an advertisement for land sale from a company in Mexicoshowing an area of properties along this beach for sale. They had a map detailing where the ...
@Attfield1Foreigners cannot own land within 100 km of a land border or within 50 km of a water border (Pacific ocean, Gulf of California and Gulf of Mexico. ) One way is through a "Deed of trust" through a MX bank. Personally, I would not invest ... Read More
Residente Permanente leaving by air CDMX
INM Process to depart CDMX by air with a Residente Permanente visa. Read More
Mexican Consulate Orlando FL by Kat11
Has anyone had experience with applying for Temp Residency at consulate in Orlando? I have two appts for my husband and myself. I would like to know how your experience was...did you get approved same day or did you have to go back to pick up ...
@Michael Asay Hmmm! When people have nothing intelligent to add to a conversation, they answer with trite comments, inanities and trivia. Read More
Visa Confusion by Guest8928
Based on what I have, I need a Visa Temporal. I plan to renew it twice a year for 4 years until I can gain permanent residency. I am not seeing anywhere online if I can do that without leaving Mexico every time I need to renew. Can anyone clarify ...
@Guest8928 Thanks for confirming the information I posted was helpful for you. Read More
Looking to move to Mexico between Campeche & Sabancuy. Anyone there? by joleej
Hi, I'm planning on moving to Mexico, at least part time, in the next few years after I build my house on the coast between Champoton and Sabancuy. Having a hard time finding any expats who are familiar with this area. Most posters are in Merida. ...
Sorry to be so negative. But, good luck with the completion of the eco hotels suitable for occupancy. Read More
Your best culinary memory in Mexico by Mickael
Hello everyone, As you know, every country has its own flavours and tasting the local cuisine is a great way to discover the culture of a destination. Whether it's a small typical restaurant to taste local dishes, a traditional meal in a local's ...
Chicken mole. But this dish can vary wildly. The best have been in a restaurant in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas; Frontera, Tabasco cooked by family of friends on a wood fire including the rice; a neighbor's granddaughter here in Campeche; ... Read More
Visa Confusion by Guest8928
Based on what I have, I need a Visa Temporal. I plan to renew it twice a year for 4 years until I can gain permanent residency. I am not seeing anywhere online if I can do that without leaving Mexico every time I need to renew. Can anyone clarify ...
@michelewalterlmt You have to initiate the process for ResidenteTemporal at a MX embassy/ consulate. The consulate will issue a visa to enter MX. Once that is obtain (There is a secondary process.) You have to go to a local INM ... Read More
Scorpions, tarantulas And large cock roaches in MX. by Lena Johnson
Afraid Of Scorpions, Tarantulas And Large Cock Roaches. Where is the best place to move in Mexico with a low chance of seeing these insects? I know that I can't fully avoid them.
Your best option is to remain in bed with a can of bug spray. Lol My experiences with your list of vermin. I live in the south of MX in the state of Campeche. (Six hours by car from Cancun) I am on the Gulf of MX. Hot and humid. Living/working ... Read More
Looking to move to Mexico between Campeche & Sabancuy. Anyone there? by joleej
Hi, I'm planning on moving to Mexico, at least part time, in the next few years after I build my house on the coast between Champoton and Sabancuy. Having a hard time finding any expats who are familiar with this area. Most posters are in Merida. ...
Are you talking about the properties between Sabancuy and Champoton (Approx seven homes on contiguous properties) I have driven by these properties since arriving in MX in 2007. I have only seen a max of two homes occupied. The remainder are slowly ... Read More