Comments on: The Practicalities of Living Part of the Year in Mexico https://www.mexperience.com/practicalities-of-living-part-of-the-year-in-mexico/ Experience More of Mexico Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:09:36 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Mexperience https://www.mexperience.com/practicalities-of-living-part-of-the-year-in-mexico/#comment-30808 Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:50:41 +0000 https://www.mexperience.com/blogs/mexicoinsight/?p=245---63371281-bce4-49f5-999e-5ea04d556ee5#comment-30808 In reply to Micaela.

Hi Micaela,
You can leave anytime before the 180 day expiry window; however, if you overstay the 180 days, you will have to pay a fine before you depart (see response above to Marry). You can find additional information about the FMM (Visitor Visa) on this article:
https://www.mexperience.com/your-mexican-tourist-permit-fmm/

]]> By: Micaela https://www.mexperience.com/practicalities-of-living-part-of-the-year-in-mexico/#comment-30790 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:36:52 +0000 https://www.mexperience.com/blogs/mexicoinsight/?p=245---63371281-bce4-49f5-999e-5ea04d556ee5#comment-30790 In reply to Marry.

Thanks for the info! If I receive a Temporary Visa am I allowed to leave before the first 180 day mark or must you stay the full 6mo upon initial entry?

]]> By: Mexperience https://www.mexperience.com/practicalities-of-living-part-of-the-year-in-mexico/#comment-30787 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:10:22 +0000 https://www.mexperience.com/blogs/mexicoinsight/?p=245---63371281-bce4-49f5-999e-5ea04d556ee5#comment-30787 In reply to Mari.

Hi Mari,

Thank you for your comment/question.

Banks in Mexico ask to see your legal residency card and proof of address in Mexico to open a bank account.

There are various routes for finding a house rental and you can learn about these in our free guide to Mexico Real Estate (chapter on renting) https://www.mexperience.com/ebook/guide-to-real-estate-in-mexico/
…and to learn about rental costs, download our free Mexico Cost of Living Guide (chapter on accommodations).
https://www.mexperience.com/ebook/guide-to-real-estate-in-mexico/

Our associate will be pleased to help you with your residency application. You can learn about the service and make a request here:
https://www.mexperience.com/lifestyle/living-in-mexico/relocation-consulting-request/

]]> By: Mari https://www.mexperience.com/practicalities-of-living-part-of-the-year-in-mexico/#comment-30778 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 02:45:17 +0000 https://www.mexperience.com/blogs/mexicoinsight/?p=245---63371281-bce4-49f5-999e-5ea04d556ee5#comment-30778 In reply to Mexperience.

Thanks so much for this response! I’m in the same situation (hold dual nationality and want to stay there part-time) but worried about opening a bank account. I believe you need to provide an address, is that not correct?
As for renting, is there any good resource for a site that is safe and reliable to look for a place?
Do you guys provide consultation for dual citizens? I feel I’m 80% confident with my move, but want to make sure I haven’t missed anything.
Thanks!

]]> By: Mexperience https://www.mexperience.com/practicalities-of-living-part-of-the-year-in-mexico/#comment-30189 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:00:49 +0000 https://www.mexperience.com/blogs/mexicoinsight/?p=245---63371281-bce4-49f5-999e-5ea04d556ee5#comment-30189 In reply to Michael Lumsden.

Hi Michael,
You need to contact a tax attorney or accountant to discuss this as everyone’s situation has unique characteristics.

There are property taxes in Baja–look up the chapter on Property Taxes in our free guide to Mexico Real Estate, link here:
https://www.mexperience.com/ebook/guide-to-real-estate-in-mexico/

]]> By: Michael Lumsden https://www.mexperience.com/practicalities-of-living-part-of-the-year-in-mexico/#comment-30063 Fri, 21 May 2021 20:11:45 +0000 https://www.mexperience.com/blogs/mexicoinsight/?p=245---63371281-bce4-49f5-999e-5ea04d556ee5#comment-30063 If you purchase property in Mexico but only spend 180 days or less per year, are you required to pay Mexican income tax? Are there property taxes in Baja?

]]> By: Mexperience https://www.mexperience.com/practicalities-of-living-part-of-the-year-in-mexico/#comment-28934 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:11:50 +0000 https://www.mexperience.com/blogs/mexicoinsight/?p=245---63371281-bce4-49f5-999e-5ea04d556ee5#comment-28934 In reply to Marry.

Hi Marry,
If you over-stay when you are here under the auspice of a Visitor’s Permit (FMM) then you have to engage in some paperwork and pay a fine before you leave.

The amount of the fine depends on how many days you over-stayed. See the section titled “Over-stayed on your Visitors Permit?” on this related article, for details:
https://www.mexperience.com/your-mexican-tourist-permit-fmm/

]]> By: Marry https://www.mexperience.com/practicalities-of-living-part-of-the-year-in-mexico/#comment-28932 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 20:45:51 +0000 https://www.mexperience.com/blogs/mexicoinsight/?p=245---63371281-bce4-49f5-999e-5ea04d556ee5#comment-28932 What if I leave on day 181? Shouldn’t it not be counted as having stayed only completely on day 180? Not sure if that would be a problem for me since on my day 181 is a Sat., and I have more availablity of getting to the airport.

]]> By: Mexperience https://www.mexperience.com/practicalities-of-living-part-of-the-year-in-mexico/#comment-28885 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:32:25 +0000 https://www.mexperience.com/blogs/mexicoinsight/?p=245---63371281-bce4-49f5-999e-5ea04d556ee5#comment-28885 In reply to Jazmin.

By law, it’s not extendible. You can over-stay and pay a fine before you leave: it’s not very expensive if don’t over-stay long. Attend an immigration kiosk at an aiport or a local immigration office for more details.

]]> By: Jazmin https://www.mexperience.com/practicalities-of-living-part-of-the-year-in-mexico/#comment-28884 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 08:03:02 +0000 https://www.mexperience.com/blogs/mexicoinsight/?p=245---63371281-bce4-49f5-999e-5ea04d556ee5#comment-28884 What if I can only stay the maximum 6 months and then when I have to already almost leave, like a week before, a family member dies? Is there any way like an exception to stay longer passing the 180 days? A bit longer? If I maybe show copy of the death certificate or something?

]]> By: Mexperience https://www.mexperience.com/practicalities-of-living-part-of-the-year-in-mexico/#comment-26436 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 23:35:51 +0000 https://www.mexperience.com/blogs/mexicoinsight/?p=245---63371281-bce4-49f5-999e-5ea04d556ee5#comment-26436 In reply to Cam.

Cam,
You cannot remain legally in Mexico for more than 180 days on a Visitor Permit, see this article for details:
https://www.mexperience.com/your-mexican-tourist-permit-fmm/

]]> By: Mexperience https://www.mexperience.com/practicalities-of-living-part-of-the-year-in-mexico/#comment-26435 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 23:33:09 +0000 https://www.mexperience.com/blogs/mexicoinsight/?p=245---63371281-bce4-49f5-999e-5ea04d556ee5#comment-26435 In reply to Chris.

Hi Chris, you can find the answer to your question on this article:
https://www.mexperience.com/time-limits-on-mexico-visitor-and-residency-visas/

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