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
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Residency Assist: Visa to Residency Card Exchange
When you need assistance to exchange your existing residency visa sticker for a residency card when you arrive to Mexico, our associates can help
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
Smoke-Free Mexico Offers No Substitutes for Quitters
Ex-smokers and those trying to quit smoking can't find tobacco substitutes in Mexico. Vaping is banned and vaping products may be confiscated at the border.
Keeping Your Mexican Home Warm During the Colder Months
If your Mexican home is situated in a desert area or elevated region inland you might need to use some heating during the colder autumn and winter months
Managing the Gas Supply at Your Home in Mexico
Learn about the three ways that domestic gas is supplied to homes across Mexico, how it's sold, and tips for managing your gas-fired appliances
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
Living, Working and Retirement in Mazatlán
Mazatlán living: guide to help you research and assess Mazatlán as a location for living, working, or retirement in 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
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
Choosing a Climate: Hot Coasts and Cool Colonial Cities
Practical advice about short-listing locations in Mexico that offer a climate you'll feel comfortable living in through the seasons
