A Look at Residency Options in Mexico

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Comment from : Qroo Paul & Linda

Awesome video! Great information lots to consider when moving Thanks
Comment from : Mayra Blanco

Thanks Paul for all the help Our situation may be similar to Linda and yourself in that my wife holds Canadian and El Salvadoran citizenship, and I only Canadian We are here on TR visas and both applied as Canadians Will my wife be able to still do the 2 year fast track to citizenship?
Comment from : Mark Vazquez-Mackay

Awesome video!! May I ask -how long does the part 2 visa process take? Can you give a general idea of time estimate?
Comment from : Sabine Santana

Pual don't forget about the single people out there If you marry a Mexican citizen You can get permanent residents also
Comment from : terry smith

Fantastic information Detailed but all efficiently presented So, thank youbrI had heard they tightened the rules starting Jan '23 Do those change temporary residency conditions?
Comment from : Lance Efron

Can you update this since things have changed since you did this 2 years ago - PLEASE!!
Comment from : Sarong Goddess

Thanks!
Comment from : ken mcguire

Is this video still valid today?
Comment from : Eric

For the 180 days, do they ask to see bank statements at airport ? How far back? What balance do they want to see? Any monthly income amount required to prove ability to support their self ?
Comment from : Deepu N

Thanks!
Comment from : ken mcguire

MY QUESTION IS, I have permanent resident, am I still considered a foreigner? My auto insurance for my car insurance is for a foreigner driving in Mexico and I am wondering if I have the right insurance
Comment from : Michael Schneider

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Comment from : MaryBeth

Perpetual tourist is just illegal immigrant
Comment from : Alfredo G J O

What about if you are right under the income requirements? Will that be automatic denial?
Comment from : Vanesaa hernandez

This video needs an updated
Comment from : C Barrett

180 day FMM fee? We didn’t get charged for a FMM fee for our Flights into Guadalajara from Texas? Now in 2023, they are stamping passports
Comment from : C Barrett

Glad you even know about Baja, but that generally applies to all the border areas - they like to encourage economic activity from the USA, because that contributes to their growth
Comment from : Dennis Hassler

Hi Paul, you’ve been doing a awesome job with your channel and I have a question Hopefully you have an answer, my wife and I are planning to retire in Mexico in about two more years, we bought born in Mexico and became us citizen, do we have any advantage in order for us to be come legal resident in México?
Comment from : Fernando Gomez

Quroo, has anything changed since 2 yrs ago on this topic? For the better or for the worse?!!
Comment from : Melissa Yousefzadeh

I would appreciate your advice My wife and I relocated to Morelia, Michoacan, in July of 2022 I had a 180 day visa We're going to stay, permanently My wife is a Mexican citizen, so I don't think there's any issue with citizenship My visa has expired I suffered a stroke, in July 2022 After being in a coma fur a month, and all the rehab involved, I'm looking to start the process of getting my residency brCan you give me any help or advice? brYour channel was instrumental in our move Thanks in advance
Comment from : Russell Barnes

Perpetual tourist is literally living illegally in mexico, i wouldnt encourage this
Comment from : Edson Guerra

Trying to bring an American plated car is really difficult if you are a permanent resident so do what Mexico wants you to do and that is buy your car in Mexico, they have plenty
Comment from : Ralph Finklea

Thank you for your information I now live in Mazatlan Mexico for 4 months now I moved here from Florida USA There is a bank here that does open accounts for Expats that are here on visitor visa's The bank is called Intercam Bank They are very good and encourage Expat's to open accounts with them They are very secure and reliable There are at least two branches here in Mazatlan I would imagine they must have branches in other areas of Mexico as well I know you can if your visitors pass is stamped for the 180 days I am not sure about if it is stamped for less than the 180 days They will tell you all the info you need to give them in order to open up the account and they will help you all through the process I have an account with them and it is all good
Comment from : Michael Baer

😂 “FYI- They do sell cars in Mexico”
Comment from : Cynthia Favela

What would happen if a person went to a consulate and said, here's all my financial info, please tell me which residency I can get
Comment from : Dovy Goodguy

How ironic American illegal immigrants in Mexico
Comment from : Dovy Goodguy

How do you prove address for your visit to the immigration office in mexico? We are coming down to get our temporary residency but will not make a move there permanently for several years We will travel back and forth several times a year and want to get residency while we qualify, the solvency rates are going up fast and we need to get in while we still fit the criteria
Comment from : Erika & Adam’s Blues Kitchen

Such helpful videos, thank you! Could someone advise me if best to go for a temp visa or permanent retirement visa (satisfying savings requirements), if I plan to move to Mexico and POSSIBLY work full time at a later date as I'm 47 and first want to become fluent Thanks! Joe
Comment from : Joseph Nevins

Great job I just found your channel, and found some good info I subscribed and found myself binge watching Again, keep up the good work
Comment from : Wes Almeida Restorations

Hey Paul what about those folks who obtained their citizenship by birth via grand/parents (who now are dual) but were born in the US Can they buy land within 50 km of a coast ?
Comment from : Mid Nite MetaTalk

Does a senior snowbird even need a bank account anyway if you use US credit and debit cards and ATMs and don't need a car?
Comment from : Dovy Goodguy

I have a 2007 car paid for Is it possible to bring it to MX for a temporary visit?
Comment from : Nancy Webb

I'm not a resident yet, but I want to finance property in Puerta Vallarta in 2yrs or less Nobody wants to talk to a guy who isn't ready to buy something in 12 months Is there a flow chart or something for people in my situation?
Comment from : Roti

I believe you said in another video, perpetual tourist is no longer an option as of late 2021
Comment from : PhoenixWay to Holistic Natural Health

Great info I’ve been hoping for a clear and concise explanation of these things 😊
Comment from : Little Digger

Either way, you have to pay taxes
Comment from : Dino De La O

I'm considering going MX citizen by marriage but it has completely changed in the past 10 years I must take the test now And it's in Spanish, which my Spanish is not quite as good as what's necessary So being a "perm res" is sufficient until I learn my Spanish and learn test material brbrI'm an American citizen, an Italian citizen (Jure Sanguinis) and soon maybe 2 years I'll be a Mexican citizen too I've spoken with all the immigration offices of all 3 countries and there are no restrictions on my keeping all 3 citizenships imposed by any of the three countries I'll be a citizen of, once I add Mexico to the listbrbrLooking forward to being able to own land in the "restricted zone" But that's not my goal My goal is, if I die, to leave my considerably younger wife with citizenship in 3 countries and the financial ability to enjoy all 3 countries And to enjoy all 3 as citizen, myself brbrPaul this (your) info is the best on YouTube Keep it coming
Comment from : Mexico Adventurer

Do not enter by your car You will likely get detained and grilled on crossing back over to the US
Comment from : jude999

To all the people who want to do it strictly by the book and kiss ass to a bunch of crooked government officials just stay in the US We came down here to not have to associate with you mopes Either that or stay in that trailer park up north and leave paradise to those of us that took the time to learn the language and love the people
Comment from : Bill Hassall

What is the process when you're married to a Mexican?
Comment from : Andrea Wisner

My husband and I are new to your channel and we have to say yours is the best Very good, reliable information I have a couple of questions and wondering if I could contact you by email or Whatsapp? Please let me know and I will provide my contact information
Comment from : Cindy Franco

is it true that one may take a US car to Mexico if it stays in Baja What cities are best and close to San Diego I am already a permanent resident but want to bring my car I also want access to USA for my medicare ( I am age 79 ) I do not want Tijuana thanks
Comment from : Kenneth Flood

Question: What is the process and experience of obtaining a Mexican Driver's License?
Comment from : John James

Question: Do you have to maintain a permanent residence in Mexico to attain permanent residency?
Comment from : John James

You can get an international drivers license at AAA in the US, good for 1 year
Comment from : Go Canada

If one of you parents is a mexcan citizen, don't you qualify for dual citizenship?
Comment from : Honorio Oseguera

What if you live in a border town like Tijuana but work in the United States, so you go back in forth everyday? Would a 180 permit suffice?
Comment from : Honorio Oseguera

What are the requirements for temporary residency? (8:20) ("Go to Mexican consulatefill our the paperwork") Is it just a minimum financial income?
Comment from : Rog Solaris

Everything great explain, except the fact that is 31 states Is 32 states plus capital city that no longer is a federal Distric
Comment from : agaspiderman921

Good information I guess citizens can vote
Comment from : Andrew Thacker

When I crossed last month, (July 2022) the Santa Elena North land border from Belize into México only allowed 7 days on the FMM! They are strict about it Bad news for the eternal tourists planning on a border run from Chetumal but a good thing to know for the travellers needing a short one to take advantage of the RDV residency program 🤔😬😏brbrbwinka wink/b
Comment from : Sophie Marc-aurèle

If chronic pain patient moves to Mexico, can that pt get management pain medication & care
Comment from : Dee Marie Wright

Yea what happens if you try to reenter after 180 days and you are denied reentry and lose all your property
Comment from : Walter Morris

Paul brI am sure you have covered this but is there a distinction between temp and permanent residency as relates to taxes o world wide income ? My understanding is that these are visas only and do not constitute “tax residency “ That is a separate test based on time in Mexico, center of financial interest etc brMany sites say temp residents do not pay but permanent do I think they are confusing visas with tax residency
Comment from : loren linck

I love u and Your wife soooo much!brYou both are helping me and my family a bunchbrThank you for QUALITY INFORMATION!!!
Comment from : Roz Royaltyroz

it's better to have a permanent residence and after 5yrs you can process for mexican citizenship to have benefits such as being able to open their own company, invest in real estate or buy a summer house brso you can go back and forth to Canada, US and Mexico very easily
Comment from : Edgar Andre

Very helpful information
Comment from : Jim McGettigan

you're amazing Can't believe the level of detail you can remember and set out for us in these videos Thank you I can't even remember all the stuff you say unfortunately
Comment from : Peter James

Excellent info Very inspiring Maybe this is doable So ready to leave the deterioating US empire
Comment from : Karendal Sadik

From my experience, your question depends on the multa for staying over your visa In Costa 🇨🇷 Rica up until 1995 it cost $100 for each month you were over visa
Comment from : Tico

And as a Mexican citizen, you can vote
Comment from : Kent Lucky

As always - very helpful - thanks 😊
Comment from : LES Burrows

What about bringing a pet as a perpetual tourist?
Comment from : teamcougars

Years ago I had an FM—3 I had to get permission to get married to a Mexican citizen, I turned it in (FM-3)when we went to the States
Comment from : James Kirwan

Hey enjoyed your video I have been in Baja for some eight years now On our local newsletter, someone just wrote that now 7/1/2022 is the last time they would issue these permisos THEY Will BE NO LONGER ISSUING SIX MONTH PERMITS So this means soon I guess One must get a temporary resident card I have heard of this in the interior, but now it is in effect here in Baja
Comment from : Douglas Lusky

HI there - I am looking to move to Puerto Vallarta from the US soon I have seen online that you can possibly use the Menaje de Casa process ONLY once to move your things duty free/reduced - but I have also seen you can do it ONCE a year Any idea if one can do this more than once? Thanks so much!
Comment from : Scott Phone

Absolutely outstanding video jampacked with great information for all of us newbies from Canada Thank you so much I look forward to watching your other videos that you've made as well as the ones that you are going to be making Cheers!
Comment from : Clint Griffith

Perpetual tourists: taking advantage of people that actually pay taxes and have a way lower wage than yours
Comment from : Dan Guido

I hope they change their policy on giving tourists less than the 180 days at a time For some people like myself, residency is out of the question due to financial requirements I'm well under the monthly income requirement, and saving enough money to meet the resource requirement is a major obstacle as well I do bring in enough money to live well in Mexico, just not enough to meet the income requirement There are many who fall into the same category, so I would think Mexico is cheating themselves out of a lot of dollars The money I would be spending in Mexico is going into the US economy instead Just my measly amount alone is insignificant, but the money from thousands of people who find themselves in the same category I'm in adds up n a hurry Hopefully they'll see their mistake and reconsider
Comment from : Greg Wunschel

could you update this considering the recent crazy changes?
Comment from : doomo

Your videos Paul, are always so informative And if I might add (please don't shoot me) I find the information shared is a teeny tiny bit like drinking from a hoseit's A LOT to take in I assume you are just a really good guy who wants to help, and share his knowledge For me, I have a hard time keeping up with the content shared I am trying to educate myself and my plan is to relocate to Mexico Thank you for all you and Linda do to help the subscribers of your channel
Comment from : Lisa M

Considering renting and living in PV for 3 months and 9 months in San Diego, totally retired (soy jubilado) So what kind of 'residency' permits do recommend? Or Needed?
Comment from : BIll Ligon

Hi, can I text you somewhere I would like to ask you how to prove my income What exactly do I need? Just a bank statements or payslips, contract etc? Thank you)
Comment from : Thomas Nox

Fyi they do sell cars in Mx 😂brNow seriously… very good info, thank you!
Comment from : AleProfeCoaching

I am a perpetual tourist and own a home in PV As I understand it I can not get an RFC but I need to fill out the CFE form by June 30 Without an RFC, will I have difficulty when I go to sell my home?
Comment from : J Schwa

Your videos are fantastic!! You have no idea how happy I am that I found you! My wife and I are having a condo built in Ciudad Mayakoba in Playa del Carmen It should be completed by the end of this year and we will be leaving Tampa and living there full time We are applying for permanent residency and I was wondering if you could recommend a Facilitator in Playa that we could use to secure our permanent residency Thanks!
Comment from : Dave Meglay

can you register a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg and get Mexico plates with temp residency?
Comment from : Douglas Mlyn

im only 13 minutes into this video it is so cool im trying to move to mexico so it is an absolute jackpot what a golden post best post ive ever watched on oooootube thanks two expats mexico appreciate!
Comment from : Gino Edwards

what is menaje my stuff (shit)
Comment from : Don Blevins

Hola! My wife is a Mexican citizen does that make it easier for me to become a citizen?
Comment from : George Montgomery

Unless one is not very bright, residency is simple The lawyer is very cheap to0 (500 for both of us)
Comment from : Patrick Ruvolo

If I have a temporary resident visa which I got in the states, how long does it take to get mym plastic resident card once I check in to a Mexican immigration office? And do I have to stay in Mexico until I get that appointment and the card I heard it might take 6 weeks to get that card Any info would be appreciated
Comment from : bab711

Sounds like Mexico has HIGHER STANDARDS than the USA🙄😒🤔
Comment from : Mark Hoffman

Also at the temp card renewal first, how many days after initial process before you acquire the new date on the card?
Comment from : Diane Dales

how was your experience doing phase 2 temporary residency card pick up in Playa? I got a temp visa approved but just need the phase 2
Comment from : Diane Dales

Things are changing in Mexico for foreigners almost month by month The inconsistencies right now are more major than many are giving light to The first being for general tourists arriving at almost all Mexican airports and without guidance or warning being giving an exact number of days based on how long you tell them “you plan” to stay Mexican law provides authorities punishment by jail for not abiding by this if you cannot provide your tourist card This is quite a major deal that is a brand new practice and is absolutely not forthright or warned with foreign visitors when entering - neither by their departing country nor Mexico This is just the tip of the iceberg I was planning to move to Mexico like many watching these “let’s live the good life for cheap in paradise” desire I can attest that every country has their laws and adjustments but as this video does point out, Mexico is VERY inconsistent Unfortunately, the current policies are not transparent This creates for a huge vulnerability for tourists, foreign residents etc Everyone just needs to really really understand Mexican law and abide by it more than ever right now
Comment from : Jgoodygoods

"Just FYI: they do sell cars in Mexico" and other remarks kind of make it seems he's not a big fan of importing And as a European, importing (a car) would seem kind of crazy, even if you don't think about itbrLiked this smooth & informative video a lot
Comment from : Wim Eats World

You’re the best videos available on the topic! So smart too! Love you guys!
Comment from : Chayo Flores Zaldívar

This is now obsolete Should remove it
Comment from : Kevin Walters

Paul, were you a Lawyer in your past life? Love your videos… I’m sending your videos everywhere! Thx
Comment from : Kyron Walsh

I just found out what the financial requirements are, which is 300xMxn min wage, or approx $2600/month, for the 6 month period Before applying (which is way more than my SSI income, so I guess that means, I cant get temp or perm residency)
Comment from : Designer Visuals