bobbyr
American expat in Mexico
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Lives in ensenada
Registration: 23 November 2014
immigration rules question when visiting from US by steveh2112
hi, sorry if this has been asked before, but i can't find it. if i come from the US i understand i get 180 days free visit right. what if i return to the US on day 179, turn around and come right back to Mexico? can i do that? is there a ...
also you can import your moto for 180 days then turn in you will pay a deposit and then they will return it to in about 3 days on your credit card or debit card also you can pay cash deposit at so locations i have also done this many times also you ... Read More
immigration rules question when visiting from US by steveh2112
hi, sorry if this has been asked before, but i can't find it. if i come from the US i understand i get 180 days free visit right. what if i return to the US on day 179, turn around and come right back to Mexico? can i do that? is there a ...
well nell fire heres how i do it in juarez mx cross boreder stop get 180 day fmm go aproxx 20 miles south on way to chih. get 180 day pass for car turn in car pass before 180 days then turn in fmm 180 day then go about my business in juarez then go ... Read More
rent or buy etc by mexicali
Which is the best option? I have always considered buying to be the way to go but am open to any information that can support renting. Is there anywhere that we should stay away from? Some of the house/condo pricing is really low (50-60k) while ...
i know about dominicn republic similar to mexico also as i have lived in both countrys a lot about 30 years or so off and . so here goes i know a eureopean couple built a house in dominican republic 20 years ago 1million us dollars now try to sell ... Read More
Apartment wanted by Jimmyzquest
I am moving to Acapulco. I am having a very hard time trying to find any information about apartment or home rental by the month in Acapulco apparently all I can find is vacation information. I'm not looking to vacation in Acapulco. I am ...
yeah why ?? i have daughter in law that has house there and she says way to dangerous i can live rent free but iam in dominican republic cheap here also. crime in acapulco is crazy this year not like in past. Read More
Has anyone driven to Mexico recently in a permanent move? by ilinderji
I am retiree considering a permanent move to Mexico from Canada, perhaps a 180 day trial at first to test the waters and find accomm. What are the docs needed and some good places near sea for a retired artist to reside on less than 1000 a month.
you canlive in ensanada bc fo 700 or less per month .youcan rent a littleplace not fancy liveable for about 200. per month Read More
Traveling in Mexico. Need inexpensive phone plan to call U.S.A. by rubytue60
My U.S. A. phone carrier (Assurance wireless) does not provide out-of-country service. I will need to purchase a new plan while I am traveling in Mexico. Should I buy a limited minutes phone? Use the phone I have and change SIM card? Buy ...
hi i use a usa att 14.88 phone and calls from mex. to us and canada are 25 cents a minute i think free text i have used for 6 years now ..buy at wal mart 14.88 for phone with a camara cheap ...also i have a unlocked phone / but cheap phone is all ... Read More
6 month Tourist Visas - Issues involved by singledd
Hello, I will be moving to Mexico... the Tulum area, soon. Initially, I will only have a Tourist Visa. I imagine that there are many people who have spent more than 6 months in Mexico, without getting anything more then the Tourist Visa. I am ...
if u renounce your us citizenship you lose ss and you pay to us govt.50% of your savings and need to find acountry that will take .millionares are trying it and no go to much taxs to pay Read More
Renting an apartment as a tourist by Oldladyman
Hi everyone! I'm new here. I haven't arrived in Mexico but will be there at the end of this month and am wondering if it's possible or doable to rent an apartment on a six month tourist card with the intent to leave when it expires and ...
oldladyman where are you in mexico what part Read More
cheaper moving everything or selling everything by Mississippi2015
I live in Mississippi moving next year. Would it be cheaper to move all our furniture down or sell everything and start fresh? Thinking of going to puerto vallarta or guanajuato. If anyone has moved there furniture is there a moving company yall ...
you will be paying mexican tax 18% of what they think your stuff is worth ..to aduana at border crossing Read More
Moving to Baja Norte by Maw971
Hi everyone, My husband and I are planning on moving to the Baja Norte region in October /November 2015. Like others we have come to a crossroad in our lives...he is retired and although I am still working I am not sure how much longer I will be ...
15k members and 30k iam better plsce to live Read More
Renting an apartment as a tourist by Oldladyman
Hi everyone! I'm new here. I haven't arrived in Mexico but will be there at the end of this month and am wondering if it's possible or doable to rent an apartment on a six month tourist card with the intent to leave when it expires and ...
hola como esta ..i have been living in mexico for 20 years off and on last 6 years i have traveled all over mexico in my van .i get mexican ins. us plates and then go to a border and renew my 180 permiso on van and self no problem ever. i like ... Read More
Apartment Hunting
go on and google real estate agents where you are looking and some reputable ones may have us or skype number for contact. Read More
Bringing in 2 cars? by islandgirlagain
Anyone here ever done this? My husband and I both need to drive in our own vehicles. Too many kids, pets and household things to make the trip in one. We'll also need them for work. I've only ever read about folks bringing in one. Is this an ...
mexican government WANTS YOU TO BUY MEXICAN no import ..just like all other countries do. like dominican republic i was going to import they laws was 2008 or no more than 7 years old ..and to import there was going to cost .as much as i payed for ... Read More
Bringing in 2 cars? by islandgirlagain
Anyone here ever done this? My husband and I both need to drive in our own vehicles. Too many kids, pets and household things to make the trip in one. We'll also need them for work. I've only ever read about folks bringing in one. Is this an ...
mexican government WANTS YOU TO BUY MEXICAN no import ..just like all other countries do. like dominican republic i was going to import they laws was 2008 or no more than 7 years old ..and to import there was going to cost .as much as i payed for ... Read More
Bringing in 2 cars? by islandgirlagain
Anyone here ever done this? My husband and I both need to drive in our own vehicles. Too many kids, pets and household things to make the trip in one. We'll also need them for work. I've only ever read about folks bringing in one. Is this an ...
you may not be able because their older than 2005 i think that is cutoff some models older ok but no diesel cars or trucks i tried that t the best is south dakota plates and drive on 180 day permiso and border run ..thats what i do for 10 years now ... Read More
What's the real story with living in Mexico? by Normoldguy
Hi Everyone Don't really know where to start...Lived in Montreal my entire life. went to school here, got married to my high school sweetheart at 22 yrs old...(way too young)...managed to stay married for 46 difficult years,,and its time to move ...
i LOVE THE border towns lots of excitment to get into FUUUNNNN happy trails good luck pardner Read More
What's the real story with living in Mexico? by Normoldguy
Hi Everyone Don't really know where to start...Lived in Montreal my entire life. went to school here, got married to my high school sweetheart at 22 yrs old...(way too young)...managed to stay married for 46 difficult years,,and its time to move ...
right on just do it and stop asking questions wheh you will get a million answers and none to your liking i have been going to mex for along time and lived in all of the rough spots with no problems like living in ciudad juarez through all the ... Read More
Considering moving to Mexico for the winter by smitty
I am considering a move to Mexico for the winter. I am a Canadian living in Seattle, and would be interested in suggestions about what each area to move to. My ideal situation would be to live there inexpensively on my savings, learn the language ...
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Rosarito Beach winter weather by IHateSnow
Hi. I'm a 65 year old retiree from Northern Wisconsin. It's below 0 and we already have a foot of snow. My husband and I are traveling to Rosarito Beach for the winter with our dogs. I have searched and searched for an accurate description ...
it gets 45 for low 70 for high and some times windy but beatifull iam in ensenada this winter ..last winter i was in dominican republic that was nice Read More
Cuernavaca-How is it?? by Boricua1
Hello everyone!! Wondering if anyone might take a few minutes, to talk to me about Cuernavaca. How is it - too hot, too cold at any time during the year...Entertainment-do the expats get together to do activities often....cost of living....are the ...
go on youtube look up butterfly spanish ana is from there born you can send her a e mail she will answer you she is polite Read More
6 Month Visa by MelodySsmith
Hello! Can anyone tell me what the challenges are in getting a 6 month visa to Mexico? I will be going in April, and the nearest consulate is not so close. Is there anything on line??
when you cross you just get it at the border in mexico at inm imigration and it is about 25 usd Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
let me tell you it is my opinion and that of a lot of my friends american and mexican..in last 5 years ..i live in chapultepec area and when i get on bus i say hi and people ignore me a mexican walk up and say hi and they respond .i have been coming ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
baja sur is only place to ..baja norte is unwelcome us people Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
hola amigas amigos buen dia ..mi ensenada baja no like it here most people i run across all deported and mad at usa and take it out on some of us ..i liked veracruz and chipas better but may be to dangerous now .for me and my 250 honda moto to ... Read More
Overstaying tourist visa by cemdev
Can you extend the visa? What's the cost? We're planning on staying 4 months. Border run to Haiti to renew?
yes i was in dr jan to may 2014 and no problem 1000 peso ..also i bought a brand new 200 cc cg motorcycle in dr lis. ins. and title total out door 41900 pesos about 950. us and drove all over dr from north coast to south coast ..some people call me ... Read More