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
Discover Mexico
Inspiration, insight and connections to experience more of Mexico
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
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
Mexico’s Long Daylight Hours and its Extraordinary Light
Mexico's geography offers the whole country plenty of year-round daylight, and the quality of the light here is also outstanding
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
Moving to Mexico: Actions Checklist & Timeline
Plan & organize the logistics of your move to Mexico with this detailed checklist of actions and activities to consider in the months before your move date
Online Appointments at Mexico’s Immigration Offices
Mexico's immigration offices provide an online appointment-booking system for applicants who need to file common immigration procedures
Opening and Managing a Bank Account in Mexico
A local bank account provides essential facilitation of your day-to-day finances. This article describes how to open and manage an account in Mexico
Discover Mexico’s Banks and the Services they Provide
An introduction to Mexico's retail banking brands as well as a description of the typical services and facilities offered by all the retail banks in Mexico
Making Money Transfers To, From, and Within Mexico
Money transfers to from and within Mexico have become easier and less expensive with online banking, although over-the-counter transfer services still exist
Money Exchange: Buying & Selling Foreign Currency in Mexico
Whether you're visiting Mexico or living here, you'll need to exchange your foreign currency and buy pesos for spending—there are three main ways to do this
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