How to Plan Ahead for Day of the Dead Festivities
One of Mexico's most important annual festivals is Day of the Dead, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. This article helps you to plan for the event
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Mexico Newsletter —
October 2025
Autumn & clock changes; Residents' proof of address; Monarch butterflies; House hunting; Overwintering in Mexico; Prepping for the dry season; and more...
Mexico Phasing Out Use of Paper Visitor Permits (FMM)
Mexico’s immigration service has begun to phase out use of paper versions of the FMM—the multi-purpose visitor permits and arrival form
Residency Assist: First Time Residency Applications
When you plan to apply for legal residency in Mexico, this assistance service facilitates your first-time application through every stage of the process
Language Usage: The Chronicle of a Cliché Foretold
A versatile phrase which occasionally makes the rounds uses the title of a book by Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez
Getting Documents Translated into Spanish for Use in Mexico
When you need to get foreign-issued documents translated into Spanish by an authorized translator for official filing Mexico, our associates can help
How to Determine if Mexico is Right for Your Retirement
‘Retirement’ is not an activity, but moreover a lifestyle concept that exists in many forms and which can manifest in lots of different of ways
Time Limits on Mexico Visitor Visas and Residency Permits
Discover answers to common questions about time limits as well as exit/entry rules for Mexico visitor visas and residency permits
Adequate Auto Insurance for Your Mexico Road Trip
Being properly insured when you drive in Mexico provides coverage against financial loss, and also practical and legal support in stressful circumstances
Relocate to Mexico — Comprehensive Guides & Resources
Comprehensive guides & resources for living, lifestyle, and retirement in Mexico that help you make considered choices. Free and open to all readers
Appointments at Mexican Consulates & Immigration Offices
Learn about appointments at consulates and immigration offices when you're applying for residency in Mexico, or to file in relation to your existing residency
One-on-One Spanish Lessons & Conversation with Elisa
Elisa Vidal is a qualified teacher with years of experience teaching students and helping them to improve their Spanish language & conversation skills
How to Arrange Medical Evacuation from Mexico
When you're living in Mexico, or spend several months a year here, a medical insurance evacuation plan can get you back home in certain critical situations
Insurance for Your Mexican-plated Car in the USA & Canada
When you drive your Mexican-plated car north across the border, you’ll need to get special third-party liability insurance that’s valid in the US and Canada
