Temporary and Permanent Residency in Mexico
Whether you apply for temporary or permanent residency in Mexico will likely depend on your lifestyle intentions and your level of income or savings
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Making Residency Applications at a Mexican Consulate
Most applications for residency in Mexico begin at a Mexican Consulate. Learn about choosing a consulate, requesting an appointment, and attending the interview
Hiring Housekeepers & Other Domestic Helpers in Mexico
Finding house keepers and other domestic helpers in Mexico, how they work, and responsibilities that come with having domestic helpers working at your home
Take a Walking Tour to Discover Ajijic near Lake Chapala
Greg Custer, long-term resident of Lake Chapala, offers walking tours of Ajijic to help you discover the heritage, charms and attractions of this lakeside town
Benefits of Living Simply and Affordably in Mexico
Some people living in Mexico come to simplify their life situations, and are experiencing the attractions and benefits a simpler lifestyle can provide
Street Dogs and Dog Ownership Trends in Mexico
Foreign Native shares some insights and anecdotes about strays and street dogs in Mexico along with some comments on trends and habits among dog owners here
Getting Around: A Guide to Mexican Street Speak
Spanish offers a potpourri of different terms to describe paths, streets, roads, and highways. This article provides a practical primer to help you get around
Qualifying for Legal Residency in Mexico in 2025
If you don't qualify for residency in Mexico using your monthly income or savings/investments balance, some alternative routes exist—this article describes them
Guide to Social Etiquette and Local Customs in Mexico
Comprehensive guide to navigate Mexico's social etiquette. Get acquainted with social graces and avoid making unnecessary or embarrassing social blunders
FAQs: Obtaining Residency in Mexico via ‘Economic Solvency’
The most frequently-asked questions (and answers) about applying for residency in Mexico based on 'economic solvency'—using income or savings/investments
Guide to Money, Finances & Banking Services in Mexico
Learn about money & banking in Mexico: managing your finances, the Mexican peso, banknotes, banking services, money transfers, and using bank cards here
Learning to Live Well During Mexico’s Rainy Season
Learn about the charms and living with the challenges of Mexico's rainy season that brings refreshment, color, vibrancy and new life to the landscape
