Guides and Articles
Fideicomiso and Ejido: How Foreigners Buy Property in Mexicou2019s Restricted Zone
Most of the Mexico people dream about, the coasts and the border cities, sits inside the one zone where a foreigner cannot hold a property title directly. The…
The INAPAM Card: Mexicou2019s Senior Discount Card for Residents 60 and Over
INAPAM is the Instituto Nacional de las Personas Adultas Mayores, the federal institute for older adults, and its credential is the most useful card in a settled resident’s…
Does Mexico Tax Retirement Income? The Honest Answer
The short answer: Mexico does not tax US Social Security. It can tax other US retirement income, but only if you are a Mexican tax resident, and Mexican…
The Perpetual Tourist in Mexico: What the 180 Days Really Allow
The pattern is well known in expat forums: enter Mexico as a visitor, stay close to six months, leave for a few days, come back and start again.…
Family Unity Residency in Mexico: Who Qualifies and How It Works
Family unity is the residency route built on a family tie rather than on money. Mexico’s Ley de Migración protects the preservation of the family unit, and the…
Mexico Temporary Residency in 2026: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Updated July 2026. Temporary residency is the visa most Americans and Canadians actually use to move to Mexico. It’s renewable for up to four years, it leads directly…
How Much Does It Really Cost to Live in Mexico in 2026?
Most Americans live comfortably in Mexico on $1,500 to $3,500 a month in 2026, depending on the city. A single person in Guanajuato spends about $1,500, a retired…
Moving to Mexico With Kids in 2026: Schools, CURP, Residency, Healthcare, and What It Really Costs
Moving to Mexico with kids is very doable in 2026. Every child gets a legal right to enroll in school, each child needs their own residency card, and…
Temporary vs. Permanent Residency in Mexico: 2026 Income Requirements and Which One to Choose
For 2026, Mexican temporary residency requires about MXN 79,771 a month in income (roughly $4,640) or MXN 1.34 million in savings (about $78,200). Permanent residency requires about MXN…