What to Expect When Applying for Mexican Residency in 2024 

Be careful what you signup for. You don't want be side-blinded by taxation laws of countries you know nothing about or speak their language.

That's great information! Did you start the process from your home country or did you start it after you were already in Mexico? Do you recall how much Ivonne's service was when you worked with them?

@@gaylemsnell8123I started the process in the States by contacting the Mexican embassy (after watching plenty of videos). I finally went with Ivonne after considering a few other facilitators and locations. You should contact her and her team through their website for current prices. I thought they were very reasonable for what we got.

I’m so glad to hear working with Ivonne was such a good experience! Congrats on getting your temporary residency!

I had the same experience with Ivonne, besides Imigration she does a whole bunch more. She helped me with residency, bank account phone service, Real Estate, INAPAN card…❤ She is the best.

Thanks Michael, it was a pleasure working with you!

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Who was your facilitator? I'm heading to PV to.

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for sharing your experience, JP! I’ve heard lots of good things about the McAllen consulate for getting the Mexican residency visa 👏🏼

Alex they were great and freindly and efficient..... 30 minutes in and out. @@alex-wittman

i got mine @ McAllen also, they were great

Pleasure working with you JP 😊.

My pleasure working with you and your family!

Ivonne is a total professional--I'm glad you were able to connect with her for your Mexico residency needs 🥰

Thanks for watching, Cindy!

Congrats on getting your residency!

The increases to financial requirements have certainly been significant…I agree with Ivonne that the quality of life in Mexico is worth navigating the residency process.

Agree, my neighbor who is in PV winter for 7 years, sum up in one word for 2024 "caro" @@alex-wittman

Do you have documented proof that you visited Mexico between 2015 and 2022? I hear that may be a loophole to avoid the ridiculous new financial requirements and apply for citizenship. I’m trying to see if our timeshare deed will qualify since we always crossed with our cards from Arizona so we unfortunately don’t have a stamped passport book 😞 we also flew into Mexico and for some reason don’t have stamps in our books so I’m trying to see if any other proof that we were there will work. I hope this helps you , we in the USA and Canada are being squeezed between our cultures and values being stomped on and the cost of living also freedoms or shall I say lack there of .

@@crazyazmommyWhy ridiculous? It’s only that Mexico was too easy, and now we are making it more challenging, like many countries are. Border hoppers, perpetual tourists, well not anymore! Sorry, but the world is a complicated place.

@@Sheilawisz , I am thankful for any opportunity to get to the beautiful country of Mexico and the rules are what they are, just like our rules , I agree with some but not others but I don't get to make them. I'm actually glad Mexico seems to be stepping up on everything from border issues to infrastructure . My husband and I were actually cheering when we found out the peso was out doing even our own dollar which is bad for us but we know how other countries have been under the thumb to the assholes in our government that control our petro dollar , we want others to succeed! I specifically said the ridiculous part was the financial requirements. I am in agreement with safe borders and not allowing free loaders into your country (like have recently been allowed in our country by our current administration and the open border policies have not only hurt us financially but even Mexican citizens in the city of Puerto Peñasco) but please be honest , what Mexican citizens do you know that make around $5800 USD per month???? That's almost 98,000 pesos per month. It is actually ridiculous to think many of us make that , people think that we in the states have so much money when many of us are being taxed to death and are struggling. I love when any country , when my country the beautiful USA gives opportunities to good people and I would be empathetic and upset if they asked people coming here to make more money than most of us do per month, I'd state that was not fair because it wouldn't be .... period

Welcome to Mexico

Wishing you all the best in Mexico!

Yap, same for me, can't wait to live here fulltime. Left Canada December 3, 2023 to PV and looking forward for a fun in the sun life, and not just in the "wintertime". Able to work remotely. Enjoy Mexico

Come to Pachuca! Very few expats. You must learn Spanish, though. It’s a wonderful city here.

Thanks for watching, Richard!

For people who are traveling around Mexico, you should look to do the change of address once you plan to stay in one place for at least six months.

It's tough to sign with a uniform signature--especially when the pressure is on!

Everyone needs to find the place that's right for them. Wishing you all the best!

I think it’s only fair that we are making things more difficult. Mexico was open house for too long. Now, it will be more like the challenge of moving to most countries.

@@Sheilawisz I think the immigration process to Mexico seems so complicated bc for most people it's their first time ever applying for residency anywhere. When I went through the visa process for Spain, they asked to see a lot more paperwork including an FBI background check. Having that experience under my belt, nothing about the Mexican process really shocked or surprised me.

@@alex-wittman Exactly! In many countries it’s harder. Congratulations on your Mexican residency, thank you for doing things the right way. Enjoy Querétaro.

I recommend Somalia.

Yes. I just checked on a few Mexican consulates throughout the US. Not even every consulate has its own number, but also ridiculously high, like you said, $4500 monthly for temporary and $7500 for permanent. Those numbers are for RETIREES AND PENDIONERS. For those who's under 64 years old, it's even higher. With the cost of living in Mexico has gone up so much and at the same time requires so much to qualify the resident program, there are other better places to look into.

I firmly believe that online classes are still incredibly useful even if you don't have anyone in your daily life who speaks Spanish. Thanks to the internet, you can connect with native Spanish speakers wherever you are in the world to put into practice what you're learning in your lessons. I love italki for conversation classes with engaging community tutors. If you're on a tight budget, HelloTalk is an app that lets you chat with native speakers for free.

Yes, you can drive.

@@mjulianlee good to know. Thanks!!!

Not anymore, you border hoppers! Many people are not automatically granted the 180 days now, the system is changing. Foreigners abused Mexican hospitality for too long.

I have kids that have duel citizenship, and I was able to get permanent residency bc they are Mexicans without financial documents. Consulate in Houston never asked for those documents, only kids birth certificates

@@nobodycaresaboutyourfeelings good to hear. Thanks

Thanks for watching! If you have any questions about getting residency in Mexico, ask away!

I encourage you to reach out to the consulate where you planned on applying to check their specific requirements. Remember, the figures mentioned in this video are averages. If you're able to travel to apply, consider the McAllen consulate which in 2023 had the lowest financial requirements in the country.

@@alex-wittman Mcallan is where we were going to go. Sadly I just lost my job as well and have medical issues. We are going to keep trying to figure out a way.

You went to a Mexican consulate without leaving Mexico? Holly crap! Honey, you went to Migracion and perhaps got legalized through RNE (aka amnesty) program.

@@misterniceguy67 I went to the immigration office in Leon, the girls in the kiosk in front of immigration can help you. My tourist visa had expired, they helped me get a 4 year temporary resident visa without showing income. This is legal. Half of what you read is false. I did it without speaking Spanish. You can also leave Mexico and when you return get a 180 day tourist visa. I know many who have down that. If you are on Medicare you can get a mailbox address in San Diego and have your primary doctor there, and your Medicare will be covered. Cost to fly round trip from Guanajato to TJ is a little over $100.00, then take the trolley to your doctor. For normal medical Mexico is very reasonable. Been there done that also. I have said to much!

Estamos muy bien 🤗 feliz Año Nuevo!

The pathway to Mexican citizenship (for people without a Mexican birth certificate) is much more complicated than temporary or permanent residency. You'll first need to live in Mexico for five years--for temporary residency, I did not submit an FBI background check.

​@@alex-wittman❤

My experience in San Diego and Oaxaca MX was seamless! I followed Alex's guide, and everything was fine 🙂 😊

Whether it's worth it or not depends on what your priorities are for your life in Mexico. If you're interested in the culture and language, then of course it's still worth it!

@@alex-wittman Well, if you priorities are culture and language and be beggar on the street, than your choice.

Hard disagree, I have residency and live in MX and don’t live like a beggar.

@@Mr-lw7gy Don't look just yourself. Selfish people like you never see the other side of the coin. Until, they become beggars themselves. Today, you maybe OK, tomorrow you can become beggar

Welvome to the whole world!!!