Procedures for Entering and Leaving Mexico
There are some straightforward paperwork procedures to engage with when you arrive to, and depart from, Mexico. This article describes them
Discover Mexico
Inspiration, insight and connections to experience more of Mexico
'26 Key Update
Legal Residency in Mexico: Residency-Related Fees for 2026
Learn about the 2026 fees when you apply for residency-related permits or a change in the status of your legal residency in Mexico
Essential Skills for Expats 3: Negotiation & Bargaining
In part three of this series, discover how how trade, negotiation, and bargaining are woven-in to the fabric of everyday Mexican culture
Essential Skills for Expats 2: Flexibility & Patience
In this third part of our series, we explore how developing flexibility and patience are essential qualities to assimilate well to your lifestyle in Mexico
Series: Essential Skills for Expats in Mexico
This five-part series on Essential Skills for Expats in Mexico describes key skills you’ll need to help you settle-in and assimilate to Mexico
Essential Skills for Expats 5: Cultural Awareness
In this final part of the series, learn how developing an awareness and understanding of Mexican culture is essential to integration and longer-term settlement
Essential Skills for Expats 1: Learn Spanish
In part one of our series about Essentials Skills for Expats in Mexico we examine possibly the most essential skill of all: learning the local language
Essential Skills for Expats 4: Contacts & Networking
Learn about how cultivating helpful local contacts and real social networking in your local community are vital to your everyday life situations in Mexico
A Quick Prep on the Use of Prepositions in Spanish
Spanish prepositions are generally less troublesome than English equivalents, although there are some exceptions and context may be needed
Managing Your Resident Card & Residency Status in Mexico
When you're legally resident in Mexico, you'll need to actively manage your residency card and file notifications about certain changes in your circumstances
Dealing with Vehicle Breakdowns on a Mexico Road Trip
Mechanical breakdowns can happen to even the best maintained vehicles. Get practical tips for dealing with car breakdowns when you’re on a road trip in Mexico
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