Living in Mexico

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

FAQs: Obtaining Residency in Mexico via ‘Economic Solvency’

The most frequently-asked questions (and answers) about applying for residency in Mexico based on 'economic solvency'—using income or savings/investments

Learning to Live Well During Mexico’s Rainy Season

Learn about the charms and living with the challenges of Mexico's rainy season that brings refreshment, color, vibrancy and new life to the landscape

Principal Routes to Obtaining Legal Residency in Mexico

This article describes principal routes foreigners take to apply for legal residency in Mexico, with references to additional information and helpful resources

Living, Working and Retirement in Mérida

Mérida living: guide to help you research and assess Mérida, Yucatán as a location for living, working, or retirement in Mexico

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

Mexico’s Long Daylight Hours and its Extraordinary Light

Mexico's geography offers the whole country plenty of year-round daylight, and the quality of the light here is also outstanding

Learning to Live Well Through Mexico’s Dry Season

Practical tips and advice for dealing with the effects of the dry season when you're living in Mexico, or here on an extended stay

Flowers and vase on a table in the countryside

Choosing a Suitable Climate Zone for Your Mexico Lifestyle

The weather and local climates affect us in many ways, everyday. It's therefore worth choosing a location in Mexico where you'll feel comfortable all year round