Mexico Essentials

FAQs: Mexico’s Visitor Visas and Visitor Permit, the FMM

These are the most frequently-asked questions we receive in relation to Mexico's visitor visas, and the visitor permit—updated regularly

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

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

Mexico’s Seasonal Rains Bring Refreshment & Color

Mexico’s mainland seasonal rains begin in May or June and run through to October —sometimes spilling into November— and are a treat to experience and enjoy

Dealing with Vehicle Breakdowns on a Mexico Road Trip

Mechanical breakdowns can happen to even the best maintained vehicles. Get practical tips for dealing with car breakdowns when you’re on a road trip in Mexico

How to Dial Telephone Numbers To & From Mexico

This article describes how to dial telephone numbers to and from Mexico including cell phones, landlines, and toll-free service numbers

No Hay Cambio — the Art of Making Change in Mexico

With more than 19 billion coins and bills in circulation across Mexico, why does it seem that no one ever has any change?

Procedures for Entering and Leaving Mexico

There are some straightforward paperwork procedures to engage with when you arrive to, and depart from, Mexico. This article describes them

Monsoon Rains over Mexico's Caribbean Sea

The Enjoyment of Mexico’s Refreshing Rainy Season

Mexico's rainy season brings refreshment and color to the landscape. Rains begin in May/June and run to October each year; sometimes spilling into November

Torn Money: The Banknote Versus the Joker

In Mexico, merchants of all kinds tend to reject damaged banknotes, but you can exchange damaged notes at a bank if you have at least half of the note intact