Guide to Living & Lifestyles in Mexico — Continually Updated
Our detailed guides to living, working, and retirement in Mexico are continually revised & updated to help you discover and cultivate a fruitful lifestyle here
Working in Mexico
Articles, advice and connections about working and work lifestyles in Mexico
Articles, advice and connections about working and work lifestyles in Mexico
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
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
Principal Routes to Obtaining Legal Residency in Mexico
This article describes principal routes foreigners take to apply for legal residency in Mexico, with references to additional information and helpful resources
Influencing Factors as You Choose a Place to Live in Mexico
Key factors and choices to contemplate as you shortlist potential places to live in Mexico and consider how they may suit your lifestyle needs
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
Snapshot of Mexico’s Key Data in Facts & Figures (2024)
This article shares a snapshot of Mexico's geographic, demographic, and key economic data, updated annually using latest official data
Rights & Obligations When You Have Legal Residency in Mexico
When you hold temporary or permanent legal residency in Mexico, you also have certain rights and obligations. This article describes them
Motivations and Fundamental Choices for Moving to Mexico
What's motivating your move to Mexico, and what are the fundamental choices you'll need to make as you begin to paint (or repaint) your lifestyle canvass here?
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
La Quincena: The Cash Behind the Friday Rush
Workers' wages are paid every fifteen days in Mexico, and pay days are known as "Quincenas" which make for busy weekends, especially in the capital
FAQs: What is Mexico’s RFC, and What is it Used For?
The RFC is a registration number issued by Mexico’s tax collection agency, SAT. This FAQ describes what it is, how it’s used, and how to apply for it
