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
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
Motivations and Fundamental Choices for Moving to Mexico
What's motivating your move to Mexico, and what are the fundamental choices you'll need to make as you begin to paint (or repaint) your lifestyle canvass here?
An Online Course to Improve Your Spanish Conversation Skills
You can improve your language conversation skills and build confidence speaking Spanish with this interactive and personalized online course
Residency Assist: Family Unit Residency Applications
Obtain assistance with a Mexico residency application as the spouse/partner of Mexican national/foreign resident, or with certain other family connections
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
Currency Exchange When You Buy a House in Mexico
When you’re buying pesos to fund a home purchase in Mexico, foreign exchange rates will impact your budget. MexEdge offers buyers a service to manage this risk
Practical Tips for Preparing to Overwinter in Mexico
This article shares tips and practical advice for Mexico’s ‘snowbirds’—part-time residents who overwinter here, usually between fall and the following spring
