Growing Refreshment in Mexico’s Coffee Regions
Mexico’s highland topography and the rich nutrients in its volcanic soils combine to create an ideal natural environment for growing fine quality coffee beans
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Time Scales to Exchange a Mexico Residency Visa for a Card
Time scales to exchange your residency visa for a card vary by location, and you need to allow enough time for your legal residency application to be completed
Living, Working and Retirement in Chapala, Ajijic, Jocotepec
Lake Chapala living: guide to help you research and assess Chapala, Ajijic and Jocotepec as locations for living, working, or retirement in Mexico
FAQs: Mexico’s Residency Visas and Residency Cards
These are the most frequently-asked questions we receive about Mexico’s temporary and permanent residency visas and residency cards—updated regularly
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
Regulating the Water Pressure in Your Mexican Home
The majority of Mexico's water delivery is not served by pressurized systems, requiring some ingenuity to create water pressure in your home or building
Matching Your Lifestyle Needs with Your Location
This article helps you to take a step back and consider your real lifestyle needs as you shortlist potential locations for your home in Mexico
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
Applying for Permanent Residency in Mexico as a Couple
When you apply for Permanent Residency in Mexico as a couple, the dependent spouse/partner will only be offered Temporary Residency to begin with
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
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
Managing the Electricity Supply at Your Home in Mexico
Learn about the electricity supply in Mexico including connections, dealing with power cuts, current prices, paying bills, and reconnections if you're cut-off
