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Mexico Newsletter —
January 2026

New Year traditions; Residency in 2026; Foreign-plated vehicles; Cellphones and CURP; Monarch butterflies; Dry season; Learn Spanish; House selling, & more...

Qualifying for Legal Residency in Mexico in 2025 (2026)

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 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

Mexico’s UMA & Residency Qualification Criteria 2025 (2026)

UMA is replacing Mexico's 'minimum wage' as a basis for official calculations. This article describes how it affects applications for legal residency.

Mexico’s Seasonal Rains Bring Refreshment & Color

Mexico’s mainland seasonal rains begin in May or June and run through to October —sometimes spilling into November— and are a treat to experience and enjoy

Choosing a Place to Live in Mexico: Popular Locations

Discover locations in Mexico that have for a long time, or in recent times, garnered considerable popularity with foreign residents

The Enjoyment of Mexico’s Refreshing Rainy Season

Mexico's rainy season brings refreshment and color to the landscape. Rains begin in May/June and run to October each year; sometimes spilling into November

Dusty Days and the Advent of Mexico’s Dry Season

When the seasonal rains vanish in the late fall and the surface water evaporates by early winter, regions across Mexico enter a long dry spell

Living Overseas: Mexico Offers Depth of Choice and Benefits

When you’re considering a move abroad, making a plan that's founded on your core intentions will help to create a fruitful and sustainable new lifestyle

Using Mexican & Foreign Bank Cards at ATMs in Mexico

ATMs provide an efficient way to obtain local currency in Mexico from a foreign or Mexican bank account, and some also accept cash deposits to local accounts

Protecting Your Mexican Home Against Burglars

How to protect your home in Mexico against burglars, and be adequately covered in the event of theft and damage to the property

Learn About Your Mexico Visitors Permit, FMM

Mexico offers visitor permits for visits and short business trips lasting 180 days or less to passport holders on its 'no visa required' list