Time Scales to Exchange a Mexico Residency Visa for a Card
Time scales to exchange your residency visa for a card vary by location, and you need to allow enough time for your legal residency application to be completed
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
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
Insights into Mexican Spanish and its Nuances
Being able to converse in Spanish, even at a basic level, will make your experiences in Mexico richer and more meaningful
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
Temporary and Permanent Residency in Mexico
Whether you apply for temporary or permanent residency in Mexico will likely depend on your lifestyle intentions and your level of income or savings
Choosing a Climate: Hot Coasts and Cool Colonial Cities
Practical advice about short-listing locations in Mexico that offer a climate you'll feel comfortable living in through the seasons
Making Payments in Mexico Using Your Smartphone
The latest payment terminals in stores, supermarkets, and restaurants across Mexico enable customers to use their smartphones to pay
The Visas You Need for Doing Volunteer Work in Mexico
You can use a visitor permit to volunteer in Mexico provided the work is non-lucrative. This article describes what visa types you need to volunteer in Mexico
Legal Residency in Mexico: Residency-Related Fees for 2025
Learn about the 2025 fees when you apply for residency-related permits or a change in the status of your legal residency in Mexico
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
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
