The Complete Guide to Moving to Mexico as an Expat
Take the guess work out of moving to Mexico with this in-depth relocation guide.
Planning your move to Mexico is exciting. ExpatDen’s Moving Guides help you find the right local or international moving company, hire international shippers, and more.
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Take the guess work out of moving to Mexico with this in-depth relocation guide.
These destinations will provide you with the lifestyle you’re after!
Finding out how much you need to spend when retiring here is one of the most important factors in determining whether Mexico is right for you. You want to ensure that your budget, pension, or government retirement fund will be sufficient for your needs.
Shipping from the US to Mexico runs from a US$43 USPS flat-rate box to a full 40-foot container. Here is how to address packages, the five customs documents you need, the duties and limits, and what each carrier charges.
Here is everything you need to know about retiring in Lake Chapala, including what kind of lifestyle you are going to have, housing options, how to get around, cost of living, and more.
Merida is the capital of Yucatan and one of the safest cities in Mexico, with a colonial core, strong hospitals, and a growing expat scene. Here is the lifestyle, the summer-heat trade-off, the neighborhoods, and what it costs to retire there, around US$1,750 a month.
In this article, we’ll provide a step-by-step guide on how to obtain a Menaje de Casa on your own, including paperwork, sample letters, and more.
Want to keep watching your home shows after moving to Mexico? You need three things: a streaming platform, a device or smart TV, and a VPN. Here is how Netflix, Prime, and Disney+ work there, plus the best streaming gear and VPNs.
Cozumel offers Caribbean island life with a long-established American expat community, good hospitals, and world-class diving. Here is what it costs to retire there, the best areas, healthcare options, and the island premium to budget for, on roughly US$1,300 a month.
Guadalajara is Mexico’s second-largest metropolis, crisscrossed with historic cathedrals and hip tech startups that blend colonial charm with Silicon Valley chops. Mexico City might be the country’s head, but Guadalajara is Mexico’s heart. And just a splash away from the birthplace of tequila, it might also be the country’s liver.
Mexico is a top destination-wedding spot, from Riviera Maya beaches to Yucatan haciendas. Here is how to marry legally, the documents and in-country blood test you need, and what a typical 30-guest wedding costs.
In this step-by-step guide, you’ll find all the answers that will help you navigate the process of bringing your household goods with you to Mexico.