Mexico Newsletter —
December 2025
Christmas holiday season; Residency in 2026; (Bio)CURP; Seasonal bonuses & tips; Winter daylight; Home interiors; Overwintering; Monarch butterflies, & more...
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Permanent Residency & Foreign-Plated Vehicles in Mexico
Recent reports highlight a changing pattern of enforcement related to the rules about Permanent Residents driving foreign-plated vehicles in Mexico
Arrange Auto Insurance for Your Foreign-Plated Car in Mexico
Obtain coverage for your road trip in Mexico. Choose Liability-only or full coverage; all plans include roadside assistance, legal, and some medical expenses
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.
FAQs: What is Mexico’s (Bio) CURP, and What is it Used For?
Mexico’s CURP is a unique identifying registration number assigned to every Mexican national and every foreign resident. This FAQ also covers the new Bio CURP
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
Residency Assist: First Time Residency Applications
When you plan to apply for legal residency in Mexico, this assistance service facilitates your first-time application through every stage of the process
Introduction to Mexico’s Peso, its Coins & Banknotes
Mexico's peso is a one of the most traded currencies on world foreign exchange markets. This article introduces you to Mexico's currency, coins & banknotes
Qualifying for Legal Residency in Mexico in 2025
If you don't qualify for residency in Mexico using your monthly income or savings/investments balance, some alternative routes exist—this article describes them
