Lifestyle Planning

Medical Travel Evacuation Plans for Extended Stays in Mexico

Our associate offers medically-warranted evacuation that gets you home for care if you suffer a catastrophic illness or accident while you're in Mexico

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

Time Scales for Obtaining Mexico Residency Visas and Cards

When you're applying for residency in Mexico, you will need to take typical time scales into account for processing your visa and residency card

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

Practical Checklist for Mexico Home Insurance Coverages

A checklist of essential practical matters to consider as you search for and arrange an insurance policy for your home in Mexico—whether you own or rent

Insurance Coverages to Support Your Lifestyle in Mexico

A range of Mexico-related insurance services exist that can mitigate the effect and expense of unforeseen events and mishaps when you’re here

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

Choosing a Place to Live in Mexico: Underexplored Places

Discover locations 'off the beaten path' in Mexico that don't yet have significant numbers of established foreign residents living and retiring there

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

Mexico Lifestyle Consulting Offered by Lucie Canuel

Lucie is based near Colima, has lived in Mexico since she was 18, and has become a Mexican citizen. Her detailed knowledge can help you plan your move