How Much Money Do You Need to Live or Retire in Mexico?
Learn about the difference between the income or savings/investments you need to qualify for residency and the amount of money you need to live in Mexico
Discover Mexico Lifestyle
Discover lifestyles in Mexico and why so many people are choosing Mexico as a place to live and retire
Discover lifestyles in Mexico and why so many people are choosing Mexico as a place to live and retire
The Cost of Utilities and Communications in Mexico
Learn about the costs of utilities in Mexico including electric, gas, water and communication services like landline, mobile, internet, and postal couriers
An Online Course to Improve Your Spanish Conversation Skills
You can improve your language conversation skills and build confidence speaking Spanish with this interactive and personalized online course
How to Calculate Your Cost of Living in Mexico
Your life stage, and how you choose to live and organize yourself in Mexico will determine your living costs. This guide helps you to make the calculations
Mexico’s Residency Cards Sport a New Contemporary Design
Mexico’s green and white residency cards are being updated with beige and burgundy color cards that include printed codes to make them easier for scanning
Insurance Coverage for Your Home and Property in Mexico
Protecting your most valuable physical asset against unforeseen events is an essential consideration as you formulate your Mexico lifestyle budget
Mexico Residency in 2026: Tighter Criteria, Higher Fees
Qualifying for, and obtaining, legal residency in Mexico is becoming more difficult—and more expensive starting in 2026. This article describes the changes
El Aguinaldo: The Christmas Bonus in Mexico
Workers in Mexico look forward to their annual Christmas bonus payment, known as 'el Aguinaldo,' that is paid before December 20th each year
Exchanging a Mexico Residency Visa for a Card
When your Mexico residency application is granted, a visa sticker is placed in your passport. This sticker needs to be exchanged for a residency card in Mexico.
Posadas Navideñas—Heart of Mexico’s Christmas Traditions
"Posadas Navideñas" —traditional Christmas parties— are held between December 16th and December 24th in towns and villages across Mexico
The History Surrounding Virgin Guadalupe and Juan Diego
December 12th, Día de Guadalupe, is one of Mexico’s most important religious events that also heralds the start of the holiday season 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
