FelipeZapata
Mexican citizen
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About me
Mexican, Married
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 05 May 2011
Hello Im Rob from Houston wanting to relocate to Mexico by Houstonteam77056
Houston wanting to relocate to Mexico and keep pursuing my real estate career or open a small business with a like minded partner. I am to young to retire and way to much energy to just sit around. Maybe interested in a partnership of some sort.
@LettyClark0401 CDMX is Mexico City. Read More
Interested in health care quality, costs, and insurance in Mexico by bkueck
Hello, I am 64 yrs. old and retired, living in Gainesville, FL . I've always loved traveling and living abroad and Mexico is on my list of possibilities. I'd like to identify health care and insurance costs and quality , preferably, though ...
I am 95 percent sure that one can be IMSS coverage above age 65. The annual premium is a tad steep, but nothing like what you pay above the border. Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Mexico by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Mexico? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...
Gufgrief: I've been a Mexican citizen for 12 years. It has no effect whatsoever on taxes here. Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Mexico by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Mexico? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...
Five years residency here unless you're married to a Mexican citizen. In that case, only 2.5 years is required. At least that was the case when I became a citizen in 2005. It might have been changed since then, but I doubt it. Read More
National medical plan by Edlynne2001
Good day all, Am planning on relocating to Mexico from Ecuador via Canada and wondering where information can be obtained for the above. Thank you. Rgds, Edouard Nadeau
The upcoming -- Goddess willing -- dumping of Obamacare and its replacement with something far better (i.e. workable) does not mean Medicare will be killed. Doing that is akin to a politician putting a pistol to his head and pulling the trigger. Read More
National medical plan by Edlynne2001
Good day all, Am planning on relocating to Mexico from Ecuador via Canada and wondering where information can be obtained for the above. Thank you. Rgds, Edouard Nadeau
Depending on your economic situation, it's also free for under-60. Read More
Buying a Car? by MikeGB
What are the things one must do to make sure there are no problems with ownership when buying a car in Mexico? 1) What is the procedure for making sure the car has no debts against it? 2) Are there any other things that need to be checked for ...
If you're going to buy a used car, go to a dealership that sells "pre-owned" vehicles. It likely will cost a little more, but you'll almost certainly get a reliable car, and it may even have a limited warranty. I wouldn't buy a ... Read More
Life in merida Mexico by Temzil
I want to know about life in merida I want to move to live there but I don't know about it and I don't speak Spanish , so please help and tell me about life in merida if is it easiest or hardest. Thanks
Jeez, Kalikred, Google a map. The internet is a beautiful thing. Read More
Where to go on Dia de los Muertos?
Instead of P谩tzcuaro, which is overrun with tourists and horrible traffic jams during Los Muertos, consider Oaxaca or San Miguel de Allende. Read More
Life in merida Mexico by Temzil
I want to know about life in merida I want to move to live there but I don't know about it and I don't speak Spanish , so please help and tell me about life in merida if is it easiest or hardest. Thanks
Merida is a nice place. It often is hotter than Hell too. Read More
Are you happy in Mexico? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Mexico? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Almost 17 years in Mexico. Citizen since 2005. Great place to live. Read More
Mex Embassy / residente temporal by dennis82
Hi, when i want to apply for the residente temporal, my last residency was on St. Maarten (right now in Mexico City) could i just go to Belize or do i have to go (i think St. Kitts & Nevis since Sint Maarten doesnt have any Embassies) to ...
*** And now let us return to our regular programming, which is the Mexican visa thing. Read More
Anything to share about Zihua? by Bound4bvi
HI......not sure if this is the correct thread ....but new to expat. Moving to Zihuatanejo in August. I see lots about the usual suspect destinations but nothing on Zihua....anyone have any comments or suggestions about Z? Thanks Allen
I've lived in P谩tzcuaro a long time. Best to avoid. Cold and dank most of the year. Brrrrrr! Read More
MOVING TO CANCUN: HELP WITH VISA & JOB
Theresa, getting a paying job in Mexico is illegal for foreigners except in some instances where a Mexican could not do it just as well. Read More
Anything to share about Zihua? by Bound4bvi
HI......not sure if this is the correct thread ....but new to expat. Moving to Zihuatanejo in August. I see lots about the usual suspect destinations but nothing on Zihua....anyone have any comments or suggestions about Z? Thanks Allen
Allen, I hope you're fond of sweating and bugs. Most Mexicans do not live on coastal areas with reason. Read More
Anything to share about Zihua? by Bound4bvi
HI......not sure if this is the correct thread ....but new to expat. Moving to Zihuatanejo in August. I see lots about the usual suspect destinations but nothing on Zihua....anyone have any comments or suggestions about Z? Thanks Allen
There are lots of search engines. Google is not the only one. Read More
Best bank to have an account in. by gstuartw
As part of buying our vacation home in San Miguel we need to open an account in town. Our US bank is Bank of America. BoA is affiliated with Santander so it seems the natural choice for a bank. Their ATM is always the one we use in Centro. We have ...
I keep quite high balances in part to avoid fees, which I do. I don't know what is the minimum required to dodge fees, but it would just be a question of asking in the bank. They do have ATMs. All banks here have ATMs. Read More
Best bank to have an account in. by gstuartw
As part of buying our vacation home in San Miguel we need to open an account in town. Our US bank is Bank of America. BoA is affiliated with Santander so it seems the natural choice for a bank. Their ATM is always the one we use in Centro. We have ...
In the 16 years I've lived in Mexico (not in SMA), I've had accounts at Banamex, HSBC and Bancomer. Bancomer wins hands-down for a number of reasons. I now have an account in both Bancomer and HSBC because I think two banks is good idea just ... Read More
Banking in Mexico by Troy greer
My wife and I will be moving to Mexico in August from Texas. Goin to build a house and I'm thinking about keeping my bank account open here as well as opening up an account in Mexico. Any ideas??
Joaquinx, You've been quite lucky. Thousands of others, not so much. U.S. banks have nothing to do with FATCA unless you live outside the U.S., i.e. Mexican mailing address. The only exceptions I've known to not having the account abruptly ... Read More
Banking in Mexico by Troy greer
My wife and I will be moving to Mexico in August from Texas. Goin to build a house and I'm thinking about keeping my bank account open here as well as opening up an account in Mexico. Any ideas??
If you keep your U.S. bank account, and you definitely should, keep a U.S. address on it. Due to the FATCA law that went into effect in 2014, having a Mexican address on the account will cause problems up to and including having the bank close the ... Read More
The Gringo Tax by Oldladyman
Now that I've been here a while and know what things cost, have noticed that I'm usually charged higher prices by merchants than Mexican customers, but today I looked at a receipt that I found in my bag and realized I paid for 33 bags of ...
What many Gringos interpret as a Gringo tax is actually the higher price quoted to anyone who looks well-off, and Mexicans think all Gringos are well-off, so they get the higher quoted price. But upper-class Mexicans get the higher price too most of ... Read More
The Gringo Tax by Oldladyman
Now that I've been here a while and know what things cost, have noticed that I'm usually charged higher prices by merchants than Mexican customers, but today I looked at a receipt that I found in my bag and realized I paid for 33 bags of ...
This won't work in chain stores, but I'm going to give you the best financial tip of your life: When someone quotes you a price, pause and say: 驴Es lo menos? Ninty-five percent of the time, the price will come down on the ... Read More
Best cities to live in Mexico by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Mexico. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Mexican beach life sounds appealing. But know that you will be living in appalling heat much of the year -- and bugs. Canadians seem especially drawn to the beaches due, of course, to having lived in a deep freeze previously. Read More
Best cities to live in Mexico by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Mexico. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Depends on one's personal druthers, of course. Read More
US bank accounts without US home address? by nikolas4squid
Been reading through the posts on banking issues, social security direct deposits, etc. I was wondering, however, what one does if they retire to Mexico but have no home or close family back in the US. Can they open or have a bank account in the US ...
"If I were to receive the money in a Mexican account, it would be Mexican income and subject to Mexican Impuesto Sobre la Renta." If you have pensions -- SS, etc. -- deposited to a Mexican account, you do not owe taxes on it. In Mexico, ... Read More
Making phone calls in Mexico by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Mexico, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Mexico? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
I have a low-end cell phone for local calls. I use Skype to call anywhere else. The only problem with Skype is it will not call 800 numbers in Mexico, but it will call them above the border. Read More
what is a 'car hotel' ? by Lash
We want to drive to Cancun via Texas this November. Someone said to reserve 'car hotels' for sleeping every night. this way your car and its contents are secure while you are sleeping. Anyone heard of this?
These establishments are called "hoteles de paso" in Spanish, pass-by hotels, and they are indeed mostly used by folks seeking privacy for sex. However, they are not the seedy places we associate that with above the Rio Grande. They often ... Read More
Safety in Mexico by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Mexico? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
This entire issue has been blown completely out of proportion by the U.S. news media and the hysterical U.S. State Department and its "warnings." Generally, one is safer by far in Mexico than in the U.S. The entire narco violence thing, ... Read More
fines for overstay
Another option is to not break the law, becoming an illegal alien. Go home when you said you would. Read More
Walmart Liverpool etc. how are these retail stores in Mexico? Your exp by Newbie traveler
hello everyone I was wondering how is the retail store shopping experience like? Have any of you shopped at these stores? And if so what are some of the best stores or malls? Thank you all agin so much good day :top:
Those stores are pretty much the same as you find in the U.S., which is a good thing. Liverpool is a high-end department store chain. Read More
Moving in a U-Haul from U.S. to San Miguel. Safe or crazy? by KforKansas
Hi there -- I'm new to the forum and new to the idea of retiring to Mexico. However, I have friends who have done so and am convinced it might be exactly what I'm looking for. They live in San Miguel and love the community and the cost of living. ...
Quite right. Leave virtually everything behind. And that includes your car, which will be a persistent headache, even more so now that the rules have changed with the new visas. When I moved to Mexico in 2000 I flew down on Delta with two ... Read More
Moving in a U-Haul from U.S. to San Miguel. Safe or crazy? by KforKansas
Hi there -- I'm new to the forum and new to the idea of retiring to Mexico. However, I have friends who have done so and am convinced it might be exactly what I'm looking for. They live in San Miguel and love the community and the cost of living. ...
Ah, French, of course! That explains everything. Read More
Moving in a U-Haul from U.S. to San Miguel. Safe or crazy? by KforKansas
Hi there -- I'm new to the forum and new to the idea of retiring to Mexico. However, I have friends who have done so and am convinced it might be exactly what I'm looking for. They live in San Miguel and love the community and the cost of living. ...
Alley cat: It's possible, but I tend to think not. San Miguel is, of course, Mexico Lite and attracts people for that reason. And even being Lite, it's overwhelming to some. I see the disgruntled person has, according to his/her profile, moved on ... Read More
Moving in a U-Haul from U.S. to San Miguel. Safe or crazy? by KforKansas
Hi there -- I'm new to the forum and new to the idea of retiring to Mexico. However, I have friends who have done so and am convinced it might be exactly what I'm looking for. They live in San Miguel and love the community and the cost of living. ...
Expat for Good: I retired at 55 and moved to Mexico almost 14 years ago, and I've visited San Miguel often. I have even become a Mexican citizen. You obviously had some very unpleasant experiences, which I can assure the original poster are totally ... Read More
Pregnancy in Jalisco
Be aware that Caesarians are the norm in Mexico. If you prefer a natural birth, you will need to do some extensive investigating to find a doctor who will take that approach. Caesarians are done as a matter of course because, simply put, it's easier ... Read More
Electricity Use by jack3sea
1. I've heard some say that if you don't use much, your costs are below those in the US. But as you use more, the prices go up and electricity can become quite expensive. Has anyone compared their monthly or yearly electric costs to what they ...
Electricity in Mexico is very cheap for most people, certainly far lower than in the U.S. It is subsidized by the government. However, there is a trap. If your usage exceeds a certain point, you are put in a different category, which is WAY HIGHER. ... Read More
Moving in a U-Haul from U.S. to San Miguel. Safe or crazy? by KforKansas
Hi there -- I'm new to the forum and new to the idea of retiring to Mexico. However, I have friends who have done so and am convinced it might be exactly what I'm looking for. They live in San Miguel and love the community and the cost of living. ...
If you mean U-Haul literally, the company. They will not let you come to Mexico with their equipment. Read More
Permanent Resident Visas and cars by Jean Ann
I am sure i am not alone in this.......I very recently obtained my Permanent resident visa.......after living here for 7 years. My car has Colorado tags......so looking for the legalities on this, car insurance etc. So far information I have ...
I'm putting this on here for the possible benefit of others who still live above the border and are thinking of moving to Mexico. Don't bring a car here. Sell the one you have above the border, and buy another here that has Mexican plates. It may ... Read More
How safe is driving through Mexico by Waukeenahwonder
Hello, I will be driving from Reynosa to Colima in about two weeks. I have a 4 door 2005 GMC Serria. I have been hearing many horror stories on the news here in Florida, but we are retiring to Colima, my husbands home. I have been reading up for the ...
The area just south of Reynosa has a particularly bad reputation. Were I in your shoes, I would drive a bit farther up the line and cross at Laredo. But no matter where you cross, strictly obey the speed limit until you get a good bit south of the ... Read More