@JulianDave
American looking for information about Mexico
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future san miguel de allende resident by ricotipo
I planning to relocate to San Miguel de Allende and I want to make a visit to see and live the place. I am retired and I am NOT looking for a job I am fluent english and spanish My questions are: today november 2020 how safe is visit San Miguel de ...
Really, nothing beats the flexibility that renting gives you. It is unfortunate that local conditions can change over time, to the point that you might not at all like an area anymore. If you rent, then moving is easy. Selling real estate in Mexico ... Read More
Moving to Mexico City - prepaid debit card? or open a bank account? by moving-2-mexico
Hello, I only have a bank account in Thailand that I will be closing, when I move to Mexico City in January 2021. Is there somewhere I can get a prepaid debit card when I arrive in Mexico? Or is it possible to open a bank account when I arrive in ...
The vast majority of people that move to Mexico keep at least one bank account open in their home country, then use an ATM card to access their money. Many never open a bank account in Mexico. Since I don't see it discussed all that much, I ... Read More
Introduction and seeking advice on rental by Maddie123
Hi, everyone. My name is Greg McDonell. My wife, Celeste and I are considering spending time in SMA. We want to come to SMA for a couple of weeks to get a feel for the city. We are both retired. We then want to rent a place for three or four ...
Another suggestion is getting an Airbnb that you might be able to turn into a short term rental. Read More
Moderate Climate Locations by Tony_Amigo
What are some towns-cities to live in that are not so hot or humid?
I just found weatherspark.com. It is a good way to compare climates between two places. It has great graphic charts that make comparing easy vs tables of numbers. I'd pick an area you're familiar with, then compare it with various Mexican ... Read More
Questions for American expats who file both USA and Mexico tax returns by Rdc4
I’m considering retiring to Mexico. I know that American citizens are required to file and pay taxes in the USA regardless of where they may live. I also understand that Mexico also taxes Americans on worldwide income for those that live in ...
If you are not working and making money in Mexico, you are not paying Mexican taxes. Not on money from a pension or withdrawals from your bank. If you buy and sell real estate in Mexico, have a job there, etc, then yes, that's different, but the ... Read More
Fishing, hiking by Lsxdiego
Hi all! I recently moved to San Miguel de Allende on January of 2020 and I would like to know if there is any places to go hiking or fishing! Or even the best water park? Thank you for any sort of info!
One suggestion is Amigos de la Presa. They have a kayak club and boathouse and go out on the lake. Read More
Mobility with a wheelchair in San Miguel de Allende by Disautonomia
I have a chronic illness and I am partially in a wheelchair. How easy or difficult is to move around in a wheelchair with a service dog in San Miguel de Allende
Hi, I can't add a whole lot, but was in San Miguel a few years ago for a week. I spent most of my time outside of Centro and that area would not be wheelchair friendly, at all. Very narrow sidewalks with sign posts or telephone poles in the ... Read More
emotional support dog in SMA by lizdragon
are there any buses that I can take her on ? or should I just leave her home. can I take her places in SMA? my landlady tells me UBER will haul us around. gave up on driving, too much hassle.. anyone else have thoughts about being with a dog in ...
Keep in mind that dogs are not considered "members of the family" like they are in the US. Because of that, they are not welcome in nearly as many places as you would be used to. Traveling around with a dog will present some additional ... Read More
planning 6 mos in SMA- what do I need? by lizdragon
paperwork? bank statements? amount of $$? do I need to go to the consulate for a 6 month visa? can it be done through the mail or? decided against driving, too long, too much bureaucracy and cost.. thoughts, advice? thanks!
The tourist visa is called an FMM and can be for up to 180 days, so ask for 180 days. There is a minimal cost for that. I don't know if you can get the full 180 days when applying online, but I was able to get one for less than a week with no ... Read More
Getting a bank account in Mexico by ibmark1
Hi There, recently I stopped into Banamex in Vincete Guerrero, B.C. and tired to open a bank account. The bank officer informed me that I needed a "green card" (which he also defined as permanent visa card) and that the 6 month visa I had ...
If you lose a card you call your bank and they send another. Cards expire also and they send another so you need an address where they can express deliver that card.I've always heard the government mail system is unreliable and slow, so ... Read More
Getting a bank account in Mexico by ibmark1
Hi There, recently I stopped into Banamex in Vincete Guerrero, B.C. and tired to open a bank account. The bank officer informed me that I needed a "green card" (which he also defined as permanent visa card) and that the 6 month visa I had ...
JulianDave, When I move to Mexico I will say goodbye to the US . I have no intention of returning. I want to be absorbed into the culture, disappear.Couldn't agree more with this sentiment. Read More
Getting a bank account in Mexico by ibmark1
Hi There, recently I stopped into Banamex in Vincete Guerrero, B.C. and tired to open a bank account. The bank officer informed me that I needed a "green card" (which he also defined as permanent visa card) and that the 6 month visa I had ...
It seems common for people to do their banking in the US, then use an ATM to get money in Mexico. What do you do if you rely on that and the ATM eats your card or your card is no longer readable for some reason? Even if you have a backup, at some ... Read More
New FMM rules by JulianDave
I got all of the following off of a Baja website. Some of this is news to me. These changes were suppose to have been made September 2015. Can anyone confirm? 1. An FMM is required even in the free boarder area, including all of Baja, assuming you ...
Yes, it was that website. My last trip down was just for 5 days, so I got the FMM online through the Mexican government website (You can only do that if you trip is within 30 days, otherwise the form errors and doesn't tell you why, btw). I ... Read More
New FMM rules
I got all of the following off of a Baja website. Some of this is news to me. These changes were suppose to have been made September 2015. Can anyone confirm? 1. An FMM is required even in the free boarder area, including all of Baja, assuming you ... Read More
Hello from Arizona by soontoretire
I am new to the forum. My husband and I live in the Phoenix area. We are considering a move to SMA and we plan to visit there soon. We were recently in Rosarito and considered beach retirement living, but there's just something about the ...
I wish I had been able to visit Guanajuato, it was so close! Maybe next time. In rereading my reply, I didn't mean to suggest that you don't need to take safety precautions. The group I was with took taxis from Centro to the colonia we were ... Read More