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
Mexico Lifestyle Planning
Local knowledge, insights, inspiration, and ideas to help you consider choices and make your Mexico lifestyle plans
Local knowledge, insights, inspiration, and ideas to help you consider choices and make your Mexico lifestyle plans
How to Bring a Foreign-Plated Car Into Mexico
This article describes the rules and procedures and key points you need to know when you plan to bring your foreign-plated car to Mexico
Appointments at Mexican Consulates & Immigration Offices
Learn about appointments at consulates and immigration offices when you're applying for residency in Mexico, or to file in relation to your existing residency
Insurance for Your Mexican-plated Car in the USA & Canada
When you drive your Mexican-plated car north across the border, you’ll need to get special third-party liability insurance that’s valid in the US and Canada
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
All Mexico Cell Phone Users Must Register by June 30, 2026
From 2026, Mexico's law requires that all Mexican cellphone numbers, whether on contract or prepay phone plans, are associated to a verified and registered user
Discover Mexico’s Four Time Zones by State
Mexico has four different time zones: the Central Zone that covers most of the country, two exclusive to two states, and a Pacific zone
Guide to the Cost of Living in Mexico 2026
Our detailed guides help you learn about the cost of living in Mexico and create a budget based on your individual situation and lifestyle choices
Resources for Planning a New Lifestyle in Mexico
There are lots of good, sensible reasons for moving to Mexico, and Mexperience provides extensive guides, articles and helpful connections to assist you
Benefits of Living Simply and Affordably in Mexico
Some people living in Mexico come to simplify their life situations, and are experiencing the attractions and benefits a simpler lifestyle can provide
Comprehensive Guide to Retirement in Mexico
When you're considering Mexico as a place to retire, our extensive articles and insights provide you with a comprehensive and detailed resource
Discover Places for Living, Working or Retirement in Mexico
This series introduces you to locations in Mexico that foreign residents consider for living, working or retirement, organized by their current notoriety
