Living in Mexico

Key Reasons Why People are Relocating to Mexico

People who arrived in Mexico to create a new lifestyle and who have settled here cite key reasons about why they came—and why they stay

Prospects for Working Independently in Mexico

Working independently in Mexico offers opportunities, and presents certain challenges to those seeking to move here and set-up a working lifestyle abroad

Family Unit & Applications for Residency from Within Mexico

Most foreigners seeking residency in Mexico need to apply from abroad. There are exceptions—commonly 'Family Unit' applications—and this article describes them

The Practicalities of Living Part of the Year in Mexico

There has always been a contingent of foreign residents who live in Mexico part-time, usually between late fall and early spring of the following year

Mexico’s Immigration Offices are Modernizing Procedures

Changes being rolled-out across Mexico's immigration offices are making residency-related procedures quicker to process and easier to complete

Legal Matters: Finding a Notary Public in Mexico

The Notary Public undertakes an important legal role in Mexico, and is your most important contact for property transactions and other legal matters

Mexico’s Minimum Wage Increases by 12% in 2025

Mexico implements eight consecutive years of double-digit daily minimum wage rises with an increase of 12% for 2025—to $278.80 pesos per work day

Estate Planning When You’re Living in Mexico

By making adequate plans for the inevitable, your assets will be administered according to your wishes and your interests will be better served

Countryside Living in Mexico: The Charms and Compromises

Is the Mexican countryside right for your lifestyle? Explore the practical aspects, attractions, and drawbacks of living amidst a rural idyll in Mexico