Mexico Relocation Guide

11/02/2025

I love it when we get pictures like these! Two people sharing one big milestone in their journey for moving to Mexico 🇲🇽

Pre approval at the consulate done! ✔️
Next step Canje https://mexicorelocationguide.com/what-is-canje-in-mexico/

09/02/2025

Attention social security beneficiaries👋🏼

Your benefits may have been suspended because tha SSA did not receive your Foreign Enforcement Questionnaire on time.

To learn more follow this link. Get them reinstated

For US Citizens recieving Social Security Benefits while living in Mexico, will need to fill out form SSA-7162 to avoid losing your benefits.

09/02/2025

Coming soon! Our latest video on and - aka the Costalegre region of Mexico. We’re not releasing it today because let’s face it, no one is going to tune in on Super Bowl Sunday. But we’ll see you all next week! 🏝️

Get notified when the video drops- sign up for our newsletter mexicorelocationguide.com/newsletter/

07/02/2025

I need your help 🙂
If you already live in Mexico, I would love more feedback and insights into your cost of living so I can share realistic examples with other people in the early stages of their research.
If you'd like to help a newcomer get a realistic cost of living for your city in Mexico, please fill out this form below.
You can do it in Pesos or Dollars, but please indicate whether it is CAD, USD, or MXN.
We've received a lot of entries, but I would like to get a lot more to give everyone a solid average per city/town submitted.
Muchas Gracias! Mariana
Fill out the form here

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2uVV5NHwxpG0dX_BM7jAps52l8axlmF22Zv35aFuUrgUxcw/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawIQ-CRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSSw6ctspeDo9ZxdE4LE1PyjPwZgg-IDGDy83g5wtlAuKYsBb4WQBZnxaA_aem_dHAYIxG6BVZK1RoGp2fhSA

Hola Amig@s! Recently some of you have shared your cost of living in Mexico with me, and it has been extremely helpful for others who are on the beginning journey of their move. So, if you already live in Mexico, I would love more feedback and insights into your cost of living so that I can share re...

06/02/2025

Have you all used this credit card? I'd love to know your experience!

Con la Tarjeta de Crédito Nu puedes pagar a MSI con miles de aliados… Cuenta Nu, la cuenta de débito, tendrás rendimientos diarios y disponibilidad 24/7

04/02/2025

Join us on Feb 3rd to get answers to your pressing questions about in Mexico.
I am joined by Michael from M&M insurance. So we have an expert in the house!

03/02/2025

You know another benefit to the favorable exchange rates for a lot of you are the possible drop in the economic solvency requirements for

Hear me out...
The US dollar’s strong performance against the Mexican peso results in lower income requirements for many applicants!

That's because many (not all) Mexican consulates determine income requirements based on current exchange rates.

If the exchange rate was 17:1 then the income requirements would be around $4,920 for temporary residency. But right now, the exchange rate is 21:1, so the income requirements can be as low as $3,940 USD, depending on the consulate.

We consistently update this page, but the requirements can fluctuate throughout the year, so please double check with the consulate for the most up-to-date requirements. https://mexicorelocationguide.com/visa-requirements-for-mexico/

There's also The RNE program- It lets you qualify without economic solvency. See if you qualify here- https://mexicorelocationguide.com/regularization-program-residency-in-mexico/

Right now could be the best time to apply for residency—even if you’re not moving soon! Many people apply for residency years before actually moving to Mexico. Because you do not need to live in Mexico to remain a resident ☺️

03/02/2025

The tariffs from the USA to Mexico have been paused for the time being. We’ll see what happens next month.

Regardless, the peso has weakened significantly against many currencies. Are you doing anything different because of that? Let me know

Many Mexican consulates will most likely also have lower requirements because many of them fluctuate their requirements depending on the exchange rate

03/02/2025

Living on $2k/Month ALL IN- The TOP to Love Living in AJIJIC MEXICO. New video on our youtube channel - https://youtu.be/SBf1bzw8gKc
Learn what makes this town so special. And is it right for you?

03/02/2025

FYI - Monday is a holiday. You may have some delays in your canje, banking and many other things in Mexico since it is Dia de La Constitución.

This is when we celebrate Mexicos constitution from Feb 5th, 1917 📃. However, Mexico’s official holiday is the first Monday of February.

31/01/2025

Mexico is very big!
Just how big? Check out this map comparison

🌍🇲🇽 ¡Viajar por México es como recorrer Europa en un solo país! ✈️✨

¿Sabías que visitar diferentes estados de México es como explorar varios países europeos? Aquí te contamos por qué:

🎭 Cultura y tradiciones únicas:
Cada estado tiene su magia especial:

Oaxaca con su colorida Guelaguetza. 🌈

Jalisco, tierra del mariachi y el tequila. 🎶🍹

Chiapas y su herencia maya. 🏛️🌀

Cada región es un mundo nuevo por descubrir.

🍲 Gastronomía diversa:
De norte a sur, los sabores cambian como en un viaje por Europa:

Puebla te deleita con chiles en nogada y mole. 🌶️🍫

Yucatán con su cochinita pibil y panuchos. 🐖🥙

Baja California sorprende con tacos de pescado. 🌮🐟

¡Es como probar algo nuevo en cada parada!

🌄🏝️ Paisajes impresionantes:
México tiene de todo:

Playas tropicales como Cancún y Los Cabos. 🏖️🌴

Montañas y bosques en Michoacán y Chiapas. 🌲⛰️

Desiertos en Chihuahua y Sonora. 🌵☀️

Ciudades coloniales como Guanajuato y Querétaro✨

Es como pasar de los Alpes suizos a las playas del Mediterráneo.

📜 Historia rica y diversa:

Las majestuosas pirámides de Teotihuacán. 🛕👑

Las ruinas mayas de Chichén Itzá y Uxmal. 🏛️🌌

Las rutas del Camino Real de Tierra Adentro en Zacatecas. 🛤️💎

Cada estado tiene su propia historia, como si estuvieras viajando entre épocas y culturas diferentes.

🗣️ Idiomas y dialectos:
En México se hablan más de 68 lenguas indígenas. ¡Es como viajar por Europa cambiando de idioma en cada región! 🌎💬

💡 En resumen:
Viajar por México es descubrir un país lleno de diversidad, tradiciones, paisajes y sabores únicos. 🌮🌅✨ ¡Aquí cada estado es un mundo por explorar!🇲🇽

31/01/2025

Yes! You are required to carry your residency card with you at all times. If INM does a random check on a highway or city and you don’t have a way to prove your legal status, you can be detained until they can clear you.

So carry the card. It’s also a good practice to have it on you, just in case you leave Mexico. Because you will definitely need it to come back to the country and not be registered as a tourist.

Learn about the residency visa process with our free guide mexicorelocationguide.com/mexico-resident-visa/

31/01/2025

WELCOME TO AJIJIC! Probably the most popular expat community in Mexico. And for good reason. Not only is the weather nice year round, but there is a real sense of community- perfect for those who don't really know anyone in Mexico yet and would like to get plugged in right away. People living here LOVE IT.

See if it's right for you. Video coming on Sunday at 3pm Central https://youtu.be/SBf1bzw8gKc

30/01/2025

FYI- Every Mexican Consulate abroad has its own requirements. And they can vary a lot from one consulate to the other.

For example- The Sacramento, CA consulate would not give one of our followers a permanent residency even though they are over 60, they have more than the minimum requirement to apply.
But that they would not issue a permanent residency visa.
They verbally provided 2 reasons:

1. He did not have a lease in Mexico, and

2. He did not show that he had been receiving SSI for 6 months

Although this isn't a common practice at the various consulates abroad, it's important to not assume anything and to triple-check the consulate's requirements before applying. We give you A LOT of baseline information, but always with the disclosure that the consulate has the final say. So please do your due diligence. :)

30/01/2025

Be careful with fake news out there!
I couldn’t agree more with this media outlet about the circulating fake news about Mexico deporting Americans. Please consider the source 😀 when reading news

Did Sheinbaum really say "eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth....we will arrest all U.S. citizens in Mexico and deport them in the same way [Trump] is doing"?

29/01/2025

In Mexico it is ALWAYS better to come overly prepared to your appointments with immigration or Mexican consulates or other government offices.

It’s not uncommon for people to get frustrated because they were missing one key piece of information that wasn’t mentioned by the government site. (Examples- apostilles, translations by a local authorized translator, supporting bank information, signed bank statements etc)

That’s also why our recommended professionals are worth their weight in gold. Not only does the information in our online guide help you save hundreds of hours of research, but our recommended contacts can help you save unnecessary frustrations, help you be better prepared, and help you have a higher chance of doing everything in one sweep.

I saw a hilarious Mexican skit the other day about the frustrations people deal with when joining IMSS. And it’s all true.

Even Mexicans who have lived in Mexico their whole lives, speak fluent Spanish, ahoidm be able to navigate a bureaucratic process on their own, etc- hire gestores (facilitators) of all kinds to help them do things better and quicker.

Many of them value their time a lot more than a few thousand pesos (a couple of hundreds of dollars).

There will be a lot of new things to learn in Mexico when you first get here. And it can get overwhelming. So, Even a little help goes a long way!

It all comes down to what is your time worth to you?
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28/01/2025

I shared this post earlier this month. But a new caveat I wasn't aware of is you will also need an RFC to receive packages of any kind from abroad through DHL, FedEx, UPS or Estafeta.

But what happens if you are a tourist and just getting things delivered? Well, some people have successfully used the generic RFC to get their packages. The generic RFC number is XEXX010101000

But that won't always work.

One more reason it is crucial for you to obtain your RFC when living in Mexico. And you can only obtain an RFC as a Mexican national or resident. So if you plan to live in Mexico the right way, it’s important for you to do things the right way.

P.S- One additional note worth mentioning: If you are using a mail forward service (there are several throughout Mexico) where you get an address in the USA and have their couriers bring it to their offices in Mexico- you don't need an RFC to receive your mail. For packages, that might be a different story. Each service has different requirements.

Tell me something, have you had any issues receiving packages from abroad? let me kjow

La medida se suma al impuesto del 35% a los productos textiles que anunció recientemente el Gobierno de Sheinbaum

28/01/2025

Driving in Mexico doesn't have to be a nerve-wracking experience. Especially when you are prepared and have some good insights into how to plan your best route and other things to know about the driving culture in Mexico

Discover the secrets to safe and stress-free driving in Mexico with these 13 expert tips. These pro tips will help you avoid driving mistakes.