Tumbleweed Jake
American expat in Mexico
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Registration: 13 January 2025
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Starting Application Process for Temp. Residency by ChineduOpara
Hello all! I am a US citizen currently living in Colombia and researching getting temporary residency in Mexico. I have a couple of questions (1 of them is about the FBI report). Who here has some knowledge about Mexico's temporary resident visa ...
Actually, I have! I have a dear friend near there, in Ecuador. I'd love to explore the option. Any information is welcome. Thanks! Read More
Starting Application Process for Temp. Residency by ChineduOpara
Hello all! I am a US citizen currently living in Colombia and researching getting temporary residency in Mexico. I have a couple of questions (1 of them is about the FBI report). Who here has some knowledge about Mexico's temporary resident visa ...
As stated before, my temporary residency card is supposed to be extended in September of 2026, now I see I do not meet the income requirements! And I don't meet any of the other criteria for residency status. It looks like I may have to leave the ... Read More
Starting Application Process for Temp. Residency by ChineduOpara
Hello all! I am a US citizen currently living in Colombia and researching getting temporary residency in Mexico. I have a couple of questions (1 of them is about the FBI report). Who here has some knowledge about Mexico's temporary resident visa ...
I visited the office in 2024 for a two year temporary residency card, it took 4 visits and half the price it is now, which I will have to pay at the end of this year to continue our status. My income is the same as it was a year and a half ago, I ... Read More
Does anyone use a virtual mailbox by olsoncheryl
We are moving to Oaxaca next month. We want to keep our US bank account. I have been reading about using a virtual mailbox service as an easy way to have a physical US address without having to rely on a relative at home. Has anyone used one of ...
An update on the Traveling Mailbox system. I was just informed that I can no longer consolidate packages from the USA into Mexico, so I must ship them individually. For instance, 3 packages combined could be $30-$40 total, but now instead, each item ... Read More
Does anyone use a virtual mailbox by olsoncheryl
We are moving to Oaxaca next month. We want to keep our US bank account. I have been reading about using a virtual mailbox service as an easy way to have a physical US address without having to rely on a relative at home. Has anyone used one of ...
Probably, yes, if you create a change of address, then you would have to deal with Medicare and yes it could affect your benefits. Technically, I still live in KS where my mail is sent. The mail I receive to Traveling Mailbox is not official mail. ... Read More
Xalapa, Veracruz move? by RelicOfSixties
I'm thinking of moving to XALAPA, Veracruz, from Massachusetts. Xalapa is the home of xalapeno peppers, coffee plantations, and orchids. It's got a great 4700' elevation, a misty mountain "oceanic climate", never too hot or cold. Look it up on ...
Did you end up moving there? I'd love to hear about it. I've only been in the city of Vera Cruz, as I don't drive here, and I have heard there are some very beautiful spots not in the city proper, which is honestly, a bit run-down and industrial. ... Read More
Does anyone use a virtual mailbox by olsoncheryl
We are moving to Oaxaca next month. We want to keep our US bank account. I have been reading about using a virtual mailbox service as an easy way to have a physical US address without having to rely on a relative at home. Has anyone used one of ...
@olsoncheryl I have recently started to use Traveling Mailbox with good success. It is $15 a month plus the expense of forwarding small packages to Mexico, which can be around $20, so they have an option to combine shipments, which saves a lot of ... Read More
Senior gay couple considering moving to Mexico City. by mhfinch
Want to communicate with other seniors who have moved to Mexico City.
Welcome! Though not quite a senior, late 50's. I hope you find community. I live in Cuernavaca and though I did watch a gay pride parade here over the summer, I have not made any friends. Good luck! Read More
Does anyone use a virtual mailbox by olsoncheryl
We are moving to Oaxaca next month. We want to keep our US bank account. I have been reading about using a virtual mailbox service as an easy way to have a physical US address without having to rely on a relative at home. Has anyone used one of ...
I just signed up for Traveling Mailbox but I have yet to receive a package here so I don't have a lot to tell. However, their customer service is stellar. They answer questions immediately through a chat and email. Very clear, easy to understand ... Read More
Visiting Mexico City in preparation to move there from Texas by atk305
Hello - I live in Texas and will start visiting Mexico City soon in preparation to move there definitely within the next two years or sooner. I would like to ask the local community where are good places to visit and live. I want to know where are ...
@KatyMac Also, I am pretty sure that you cannot have a US based direct deposit sent to a Mexican bank account. I take cash out instead and deposit in a Banorte branch. There are no international transfers allowed between countries but you may have ... Read More
Visiting Mexico City in preparation to move there from Texas by atk305
Hello - I live in Texas and will start visiting Mexico City soon in preparation to move there definitely within the next two years or sooner. I would like to ask the local community where are good places to visit and live. I want to know where are ...
@KatyMac Hola, I have investigated WISE and bank transfers are not yet available between US and Mexico on that platform but they claim to be working on it. As soon as I had my temporary residence two year permit, I was able to obtain a bank account. ... Read More
Coliving/shared housing in Ensenada Baja California Mexico. by GraziellaG
The concept seems to be quite new in Mexico.Although I see quite a few requests from expats, on social media, for coliving/shared housing in PV, SMDA, and other places in Mexico, I dont see many/none for Baja California North. Considering the amount ...
@geddessylvia Hello, I am currently residing in Puebla but I was recently on the baja coast for two months. I caution people going to Ensenada that their is a heavy military and police presence there and it is increasing. If you don't mind passing ... Read More
Mexico, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Mexico, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
Thank you, Kerry, I have visited your blog and subscribed. Your cost of living is a bit higher than mine, I live on about $800 a month in the state of Puebla. I find Mexicans very friendly and appreciate when I speak Spanish in my limited way but I ... Read More
As a US citizen is it possible to live in Mexico long term ? by nicolecking72
Hello , I'm new here and just have some questions.聽 My fianc茅 and I are over the road truckers , he has always talked about when we retire , buying an RV and living on the beach in Mexico.聽 As a US citizen is that possible? I mean ...
I did not have a very hard time receiving temporary two-year residency in Mexico, at my consulate location in Puebla. Within 3 or 4 appointments with a wait of 3 to 5 hours each time, and $900 US, I was granted a temporary residency card for the ... Read More
Visiting Mexico City in preparation to move there from Texas by atk305
Hello - I live in Texas and will start visiting Mexico City soon in preparation to move there definitely within the next two years or sooner. I would like to ask the local community where are good places to visit and live. I want to know where are ...
@atk305 Hola, did you arrive safe and sound? Please let us know how your travels went. Everything one could need is here in Mexico. I would never advise someone to bring furniture or large moving trucks. There is more than enough. Bring what you can ... Read More