@Chilangolite
American expat in Mexico
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Lives in Tijuana, Baja California
Registration: 14 September 2017
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To bring or not to bring? by Jsworrad
Did anyone just move with the bare things you need and start fresh?
@Jsworrad Yes Read More
Haitian Immigration by Robby V
Hi. American expat living in the Dominican Republic. I'm very interested in info about Haitian immigration to Mexico with work permission.If anyone has any advice or links or contacts, please advise.ThanksRob
Lots of Hatians in Tijuana. I believe in Mexicali as well. Read More
USA plated car in Ensenada perm resident by Mel01
Hi all expats. I really need some help here . I need permanent residents who live in Rosarito or Ensenada In Baja California to please help! I am a permanent resident of Mexico I was told to never drive a USA plated car in Mexico it could be ...
@Mel01 I am a permanent resident in Baja and I drive a car with california plates. As long as you have a license from the same state as the plates you will have no problem. Read More
As a US citizen is it possible to live in Mexico long term ? by nicolecking72
Hello , I'm new here and just have some questions. My fiancé and I are over the road truckers , he has always talked about when we retire , buying an RV and living on the beach in Mexico. As a US citizen is that possible? I mean ...
@nicolecking72 if you are retiring and can meet the financial requirements then yes you can retire here. Read More
Can anybody recommend me a good attorney? by DocDoofus
I'm 67 in Las Vegas. I pay about $1,300 a month for a small one-bedroom apartment and live by myself. I'm trying to find a way to save money and have a good time at the same time. I've been looking at Mexico for years. The plan I'm coming up with ...
@DocDoofusYou do not need an attorney for a rental. Waste of money. You can use a rental agency. You will need to pay 2 months rent as a deposit plus the rent. Read More
Housing question for temporary residency by kaw753
Hello, I am a digital nomad who has spent a bunch of time travelling in Mexico. I have a few questions in regards to the temporary resident visa that I have not seen answered in my research:1) Do you need to own property or sign a lease before ...
@kaw753 yes,you need a residence. You also need to inform immigration when you change that residence. Read More
Will retirement in México be affordable in the next 10 years? by 1happykamper
Hola todos! I retired to Mexico in 2012. I secured my residente permanente at a much, much lower financial hurdle than needed today. For the most part I enjoyed living in Mexico a lot... the friendly Mexicans.. the music, dancing and the ...
You are better off in Thailand. Mexico is only getting worse. Read More
Moving to Mexico from Nova Scotia by bobbaluba
I have joined this site and this forum as my wife and I are seriously considering moving to Mexico from Nova Scotia, Canada. We have been to Mexico twice on trips and now thinking of selling our home and begin our life in a warmer climate. We ...
@bobbalubaPlaya del Carmen Read More
Difference between temporary and permanent resident cards by mfrancis1307
@JulienHi, my girlfriend and I and her 7 year old son are looking to move to Sayulita Mexico next summer.I just retired and my girlfriend works remotely. We own a house in Sayulita that is rented on Airbnb and I own 2 plots of land in Sayulita. We ...
The difference is the financial threshold you must meet.The threshold for the temporary visa is less. You will have the temporary for 4 years and then apply for the permanent. If you are able to qualify financially for the permanent visa then you do ... Read More
Coliving/shared housing in Ensenada Baja California Mexico. by GraziellaG
The concept seems to be quite new in Mexico.Although I see quite a few requests from expats, on social media, for coliving/shared housing in PV, SMDA, and other places in Mexico, I dont see many/none for Baja California North. Considering the amount ...
@lakeplay2What area of Mexico do you like? Also what are you scared of? Read More
Banking in Rosarito by ricorocs
I'm sure this has been asked before but I'm new here so I'm going to ask. I am planning to move to rosarito and I'm wondering what banks in the U.S. some of you think are best as far as overall fees are concerned bank to bank transfers, Atm fees ...
On Facebook there is a group called Rosirito Living. These are mainly expats who are living there. They could tell you what they do. Read More
Apartments and rooms for rent in Mexico by racinkc1
How much can I realistically get an apartment in Mexico or Mexico City for? Are they really going for 300 plus dollars a month? In Thailand, I had a very nice apartment for around a 100 usd a month, and lots of infrastructure and low crime around ...
@racinkc1Most rents are 1 year contracts Read More
Motor Scooter question by Kirkvandeberg
I my name is Kirk I am a US citizen living in Merida Mexico I have a United States drivers license. I want to buy a Moped. As I understand it I have to have the scooter there to take the test. I am perplexed if I drive the scooter there wont I ...
@KirkVanIf it is currently registered in the US you can just drive it over. However to register it in Mexico you will need to import it first and the you'll have a certain amount of time to get it registered. Read More
Living in baja California by Carmelgal65
Looking at buying something and moving there. What are jobs like for bankers?
Unless you are currently a Mexican citizen, it will take you a long time to find a job. Read More
Medicare and Medicare advantage by rashmisingh131
I'm thinking about Piedras Negras mostly due to closeness to the border. I'm wondering how I can get my medications (I have a mail plan through Medicare Advantage). I want to keep my current insurance as its very good with no copay for just about ...
Tijuana is a border town. You can live by the beach and cross the border to collect your meds. That is what I do. Read More