Mel01
American expat in Mexico
Forum posts
73
About me
American
Lives in Ajijic, Jalisco
Speaks English/ little Spanish
Registration: 28 June 2017
About
Occupation
I am Retired.
My expat journey
Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico
Back again March 2018 to July 2018 moved to Playa Del Carmen. Stayed until December 2018 then back to USA
Palm Springs, California, USA
Activity
Medicare Rules by bscheckner
Regarding Medicare Supplemental Part F, there is some coverage overseas for travel of 60 days. My questions are: 1) Can I come back to the U.S. for 1 day to restart my coverage (under the 60 day rule)? 2) Must I maintain an address in the U.S. ...
Yes as I said I have a USA address . We are close to the border at both places. I can commute back and forth . We can obtain and have the emergency evacuation here . I checked all those things in the advantage plan. I have checked the prices on the ... Read More
Medicare Rules by bscheckner
Regarding Medicare Supplemental Part F, there is some coverage overseas for travel of 60 days. My questions are: 1) Can I come back to the U.S. for 1 day to restart my coverage (under the 60 day rule)? 2) Must I maintain an address in the U.S. ...
Definitely look at a Medicare advantage plan and make sure it provides coverage while traveling and out of the country. Mine has 25000.00 in coverage for emergencies when traveling anywhere out of the country. I have a USA address to keep it . When ... Read More
Exit Visa by First Last
I am flying to the US on Interjet. Two flights. Change planes. I am a Residente Permanente. Cancun to Mexico. Mexico to US When do I obtain the exit visa. Cancun or MX Do I obtain the visa before checking in or after. How far and approx ...
This is totally confusing. I know when you fly out of Mexico you have to go to immigration and get a FMM marked permanent resident. When you fly back they take it from you. Now driving across the border I am told nothing is required going back to ... Read More
USA plated car in Ensenada perm resident by Mel01
Hi all expats. I really need some help here . I need permanent residents who live in Rosarito or Ensenada In Baja California to please help! I am a permanent resident of Mexico I was told to never drive a USA plated car in Mexico it could be ...
I thought so 2 travellite . Mexico federal law should apply to all of Mexico! Permanent resident can鈥檛 drive USA plated car in Mexico period anywhere. I lived in Ajijic and Playa Del Carmen both sides of Mexico. Then I got in a conversation ... Read More
USA plated car in Ensenada perm resident by Mel01
Hi all expats. I really need some help here . I need permanent residents who live in Rosarito or Ensenada In Baja California to please help! I am a permanent resident of Mexico I was told to never drive a USA plated car in Mexico it could be ...
The question here has zero to do with my citizenship or my residency in the USA. A permanent resident of Mexico can not drive a car with American plates, it will be impounded and confiscated if you are caught as fully explained by my attorney in ... Read More
Help finding an apartment or house to rent Playas De Tijuana by therichzone
I鈥檓 looking for a 1 to 2 bedroom furnished apartment or house to rent in Playas De Tijuana - if you have any tips on a place that's available now or in the near future, please let me know. Mucho gracias, Richard
Hi , we are going to Ensenada in same boat as you ! NOTHING! All the rental agents , real estate agents nothing under a couple of grand a month. Then on a Facebook site a suggestion to use air b&b as a contact start . It worked perfectly! Rent ... Read More
USA plated car in Ensenada perm resident by Mel01
Hi all expats. I really need some help here . I need permanent residents who live in Rosarito or Ensenada In Baja California to please help! I am a permanent resident of Mexico I was told to never drive a USA plated car in Mexico it could be ...
You sir a a very smart man and have or will do well in Mexico! Mucho gusto mi amigo Read More
USA plated car in Ensenada perm resident by Mel01
Hi all expats. I really need some help here . I need permanent residents who live in Rosarito or Ensenada In Baja California to please help! I am a permanent resident of Mexico I was told to never drive a USA plated car in Mexico it could be ...
I am not but plan to become when time gets closer. Do you have a US address? That might be the issue. We plan to keep a home base in either CA or TX once we retire and our condo is completed. So we will still have a US license and registration ... Read More
USA plated car in Ensenada perm resident by Mel01
Hi all expats. I really need some help here . I need permanent residents who live in Rosarito or Ensenada In Baja California to please help! I am a permanent resident of Mexico I was told to never drive a USA plated car in Mexico it could be ...
I am not but plan to become when time gets closer. Do you have a US address? That might be the issue. We plan to keep a home base in either CA or TX once we retire and our condo is completed. So we will still have a US license and registration ... Read More
USA plated car in Ensenada perm resident by Mel01
Hi all expats. I really need some help here . I need permanent residents who live in Rosarito or Ensenada In Baja California to please help! I am a permanent resident of Mexico I was told to never drive a USA plated car in Mexico it could be ...
Hi James are you a permanent resident of Mexico? I know temporary residency it is ok to drive a USA plated car Read More
USA plated car in Ensenada perm resident
Hi all expats. I really need some help here . I need permanent residents who live in Rosarito or Ensenada In Baja California to please help! I am a permanent resident of Mexico I was told to never drive a USA plated car in Mexico it could be ... Read More
Cheapest cities in Mexico by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to Mexico. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in Mexico where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able to give ...
Gentrification? Really ? I am so out of this website. Can鈥檛 hit the unsubscribe button fast enough. Read More
Cheapest cities in Mexico by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to Mexico. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in Mexico where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able to give ...
I lived in Ajijic a couple of years without a car everyday I got up went downtown and was surrounded by expats on the streets, coffee shops , restaurants. Cost of living / houses restaurants everything driven up . Nice 1 bedroom for 650 in off ... Read More
Planning a move by Ljbradley01
Hello all! We will be relocating to the Ensenada area in the next 6 months and am looking for any information/advice I can find. Thank you!
Hi LJ ! We are also going to move to the Ensenada area with in the next month or so. We have lived several places in Mexico, Ajijic and Playa Del Carmen . We need to be in a area which my other half can access VA medical care in San Diego. I will ... Read More
Rosarito or Ensenada? by Mel01
Hi expats , we have lived in Playa Del Carmen and Ajijic. My other half needs to be close enough to get to a VA hospital and medical care center. We are looking at Rosarito VS Ensenada for a home . Can you help here if you are familiar and have ...
Hi James ! Thank you ! I am looking at Rosarito but having problems finding anything but vacation rentals. What is the best way to locate long term rentals in the area? I have a feeling we maybe looking right now in a high season for your area? ... Read More