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Mexico Newsletter —
January 2025

New Year celebrations; Residency qualification; Monarch butterflies; Seasonal notes; 2025 lifestyle plans; Property values; Local bakeries; and more...

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

Residency Assist: Dealing with an Expired Residency Card

If you've allowed your Mexico residency card to expire and need assistance with a renewal or re-application, our associates provide help and support

Mexico Relocation Guide — Continually Updated & Free

Comprehensive guides for living, lifestyles, and retirement in Mexico that help you make considered choices. Free and open to all readers

Getting Documents Translated into Spanish for Use in Mexico

When you need to get foreign-issued documents translated into Spanish by an authorized translator for official filing Mexico, our associates can help

Mexico’s Hoy No Circula Vehicle Driving Restrictions

If you intend to drive in or through Mexico City and environs, you'll need to take into account a vehicle restriction program as part of your journey plans

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

Discover Places for Living, Working or Retirement in Mexico

This series introduces you to locations in Mexico that foreign residents consider for living, working or retirement, organized by their current notoriety

How to Bring a Foreign-Plated Car Into Mexico

This article describes the rules and procedures and key points you need to know when you plan to bring your foreign-plated car to Mexico

Time Scales for Obtaining Mexico Residency Visas and Cards

When you're applying for residency in Mexico, you will need to take typical time scales into account for processing your visa and residency card

Adequate Auto Insurance for Your Mexico Road Trip

Being properly insured when you drive in Mexico provides coverage against financial loss, and also practical and legal support in stressful circumstances

Explore Lifestyle Choices on the Shores of Lake Chapala

Discover lifestyle opportunities in Lake Chapala in 2024—programs are available online and Lakeside in Ajijic. Learn more and reserve your space

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