@Launia Tate Sullivan
American expat in Mexico
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About me
American, Married, 78 years old
Lives in Chetumal, Quintana Roo
Speaks French and English and manage written Spanish
Registration: 12 May 2016
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Moving To Belize With A moving Van Full of Furniture? by ray5323
I am wanting to drive down to Belize with a moving van full of furniture from Vancouver, Canada. I have a lot experience travelling through Mexico and Belize, but not wit a load of furniture. Has anyone done this? How much hassle is it getting ...
Why would you do that? You can purchase in Chetumal all you need and even in Belize. Read More
Looking to build a house in merida by mjboilard
Looking to build a house in merida We bought a land and wanted to know how much per feed approximately should we budget Kindly advise mj
The cost per feet is not really how we think here when building: find an architect that can obtain all permits and make sure to keep the originals with you. Only Once the permits obtained you can start construction. I would suggest to supervise ... Read More
Best locations for off-grid living in Mexico? by Guest9247
Hi, I'm interested in living off-grid in Mexico somewhere fairly remote, rural and with good land for farming. Any suggestions, please feel free to comment. Cheers
Hello it might be too late to answer. Only now reading your question. In 2007 I purchased small piece if land on the shore of the Bahia of Chetumal. It is called semi rural jungle bahia. I started off grid for a few years until the Electricity came ... Read More
Mexican taxation for Canadian permanent residents in Mexico by gfdcanada
I am currently living in Canada (Canadian citizen). I would like to seek permanent residence in Mexico. I am retired so do not plan to work/earn revenues while being in Mexico, except using my pension from abroad. This pension is coming from ...
We are speaking here of retirees. Not active business people. Foreign Retirees in Mex do not pay taxes: as of feb 2022. Of course things can change. But I doubt for that subject. Read More
Mexican taxation for Canadian permanent residents in Mexico by gfdcanada
I am currently living in Canada (Canadian citizen). I would like to seek permanent residence in Mexico. I am retired so do not plan to work/earn revenues while being in Mexico, except using my pension from abroad. This pension is coming from ...
As a retiree, you need to apply for a resident visa or a permanent visa at Consulate of Mexico. You will not have to pay taxes on foreign retirement. SAT is the name of the Mex tax department. The financial requirements have increased in 2022 and ... Read More
Medication in Mexico by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Mexico ...
In regard of pain killer med: you will need a prescription by a specialist dr. Please note medecine can be expensive. Read More
Receiving mail from the US in Playa del Carmen by welkerking
I will soon be moving to Playa del Carmen, I am most concerned about receiving mail from the United States, Years ago Fed Ex was renting mailboxes in Playa that were connected with a U.S. address, Mail from the U.S. was sent to a Fed Ex mailbox ...
I am using ESTAFETA from Houston to Chetumal in Quintana Roo monthly or more when needed. Have done for many years. Check Estafeta website for offices in Houston or Laredo. Read More
700 a month Social Security by RandLamb8
Is this possible in San Miguel? Are there places to work?
A foreigner needs a work permit to work in mexico Read More
Canadian Realtor looking for Brokerage to work with by Terilee
Hello Everyone, I am coming to Belize in April to find exactly where I will settle down for my New Life. I am currently a Realtor in Edmonton, and looking to continue working in Belize...Does anyone out there know of any Brokerage that may be ...
You might think of Macarena Read More
Cancer Care research by kerryinmexico
Fortunately, I don't have cancer but I am writing an article on cancer care in Mexico because cancer drugs have gotten so obscene in the U.S. 1 in three people get cancer in their lives so many Americans are very worried about it. ...
Cancer treatments are expensive in Mexico and doctors do not seem to have the same urgency as we would expect. Some new drugs are available through certain pharmacies. Anyways in the US who can receive the new wave treearments without a fantastic ... Read More
Civil unrest? by knippd
As I continue to consider moving south from the U.S. again. I am frequently confused with the current events, such as http://theantimedia.org/protests-mexico-brink-revolution/
I live in Mexixo since 2006, built a house. In Chetumal, Quintana Roo the area is safe like many other areas in Mexico. Strikes should not be compared or confused with war zone in the middle east. It does not last very long and the strikers are not ... Read More
Selling US plated car in Belize? by tuitam
Hello! We are planning our USA/Mexico trip and one of possible options is to buy a car in USA, go south and sell it. As it's impossible to sell a car by foreigner in Mexico we started to think about Belize. Do you know what is a chance that we ...
Check the Belize customs website about taxes for bringing vehicle. And also you car might be too old. I live in Mexico and Nobody would want to purchase your car. Why would they? It is cheaper to purchase a second hand Mexican car. Good luck Read More
Wise to have visa on your person while traveling by bus by Guestposter651
Was traveling from veracruz to df last week by Ado when a Mexican inm official boarded the bus,it seemed like he singled out any non mexican looking folks for scrutiny.The young lady from Colombia seated beside me was asked for her papers as was I,a ...
My entire was working an living around the world and always at anytime I would carry my passport. Of course Mexico is a safe country But I lived through coup d etat or few horrible stories and I was super happy to have my passport with me. I think ... Read More
Wise to have visa on your person while traveling by bus by Guestposter651
Was traveling from veracruz to df last week by Ado when a Mexican inm official boarded the bus,it seemed like he singled out any non mexican looking folks for scrutiny.The young lady from Colombia seated beside me was asked for her papers as was I,a ...
Oh yes it is wise to carry your passport and your entry visa while traveling inland. Make photocopies as well. Read More
Part B Medicare by Slarson50
Greetings from Beirut! I have been working overseas for a long time and want to retire to Mexico next year...I will start this adventure in SMA! It is my understanding that if I do not take Part B that I "may be subject to penalties" if ...
We did not enroll in B Regret it I had an mergency to the hospital while being a few days in the US. Then i realized that part A alone is nothing A lot to think of: A) are you going to travel back to the USA for holidays B) depending on your age, it ... Read More