Living in Mexico

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

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

Discovering Mexico’s Climate — a Land of Three Lands

Mexico's topography is characterized by diverse landscapes which in turn create a range of different climate zones across the country

People from diverse backgrounds with their hands together

Guide to Social Etiquette and Local Customs in Mexico

Comprehensive guide to navigate Mexico's social etiquette. Get acquainted with social graces and avoid making unnecessary or embarrassing social blunders

Approaches to Choosing or Changing Your Lifestyle in Mexico

How people approach a potential move to Mexico usually depends on a combination of their personality, their situation, and their lifestyle priorities

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

Choosing a Place to Live in Mexico: Emerging Locations

Discover locations in Mexico that have recently been catching the attention of foreign residents and have fledgling or developing communities of interest there