Expat Exchange
Free MembershipSign In

Mexico Expat Forum

Temp Residency before retirement

New Topic Newest First
shades171
  1/24/2023 09:57 EST

Looking to retire (hopefully) in the next 5 years. I will be on a pension plan. I noticed residency financial solvency requirements continue to increase.

My question is: If I were to go to the local consulate, apply for temp residency (now ... before solvency requirements rise again) , then head to Mexico to finish process there, how long would it take?

More specifically, If I were to travel to Mexico for a few days, would I be able to get this done? Unable to stay several weeks.

Is this even worth doing at this point? Also, any suggestions on bringing local utility bill , or could I bring AirBnB receipt?

kitekyb
  1/24/2023 17:01 EST

It usually takes one day to complete visa canje process. Plan a week just in case. Sometimes immigration office has internal issues like not having plastic cards or ink to print them ? Hire solicitor to prepare your documents (cost is between $190 and 250 USD). Let them set an appointment for you and fly to Mexico 2 days prior. Do not try to attempt to finish the process by yourself in such short time frame – you will not be able to do it. You don’t need AirBnB receipt with you, simply provide it to your facilitator. If you don’t have one then they usually use hotel address and it works just fine with immigration.
Good luck…

Welcome Home MexicoWelcome Home Mexico
Connect

Welcome Home Mexico occupies a niche in the market as a successful relocation and real estate firm helping expats moving to Mexico! As seen on CBS news, PBS, in the L.A. Times and more, we are one of the leading companies in this field. Welcome Home Mexico offers a wide range of services, multi-lingual knowledgeable brokers with experience, efficient and professional service.

Click connect to have our partner contact you via e-mail and/or phone.

Welcome Home MexicoWelcome Home Mexico

Welcome Home Mexico occupies a niche in the market as a successful relocation and real estate firm helping expats moving to Mexico! As seen on CBS news, PBS, in the L.A. Times and more, we are one of the leading companies in this field. Welcome Home Mexico offers a wide range of services, multi-lingual knowledgeable brokers with experience, efficient and professional service.
Connect

Click connect to have our partner contact you via e-mail and/or phone.

hrlee7804
  1/25/2023 10:14 EST

Use a referral to find a person or agency to help you with the process. Locally here some advertise but don't have experience. Just looking for money then struggle to get the job done...if at all. Here in San Carlos there is a woman that can do many Mexican processes for you but she is not organized and often fills out the wrong form or give you the wrong date or time for your appointment. If time is an issue for you, and it looks like it is, know your facilitator is competent and they know your time is critical. I have the name of a local attorney or a woman that is very good at this if you want to use them. I don't think the location of your process is important just the card. Time is not critical for most Mexicans so make sure they know your time is.

bsallee
  1/25/2023 13:21 EST

Can you apply based on salary pre-retirement?

kitekyb
  1/26/2023 00:06 EST

Visit Mexican consulate website(s) to see financial criteria.

kitekyb
  1/26/2023 00:08 EST

@hrlee7804 is right. You need to have VERY reliable facilitator.

Welcome Home MexicoWelcome Home Mexico
Connect

Welcome Home Mexico occupies a niche in the market as a successful relocation and real estate firm helping expats moving to Mexico! As seen on CBS news, PBS, in the L.A. Times and more, we are one of the leading companies in this field. Welcome Home Mexico offers a wide range of services, multi-lingual knowledgeable brokers with experience, efficient and professional service.

Click connect to have our partner contact you via e-mail and/or phone.

Welcome Home MexicoWelcome Home Mexico

Welcome Home Mexico occupies a niche in the market as a successful relocation and real estate firm helping expats moving to Mexico! As seen on CBS news, PBS, in the L.A. Times and more, we are one of the leading companies in this field. Welcome Home Mexico offers a wide range of services, multi-lingual knowledgeable brokers with experience, efficient and professional service.
Connect

Click connect to have our partner contact you via e-mail and/or phone.

shades171
  1/26/2023 09:45 EST

hrlee7804,

Thanks. Could you send me the name of the facilitator?

hrlee7804
  1/26/2023 09:47 EST

You apply for residency based on your last 12 months income or total value of you financial/savings portfolio. They don't care about the value of your house and or what you owe or what you come down here with. That seems strange to me but was my experience. They figure if your past is good your future will be also. Many are here and not retired but have residency. Either come and go or working from home.

hrlee7804
  1/26/2023 10:07 EST

Shades, Attorney is Ricardo Vasquez number is +52 1 622 142 0063 call or Whatsapp. You can also use Liliana Miranda she uses Facebook messenger. Her number is + 1 52 1 644 233 9548. Both will do the work properly. He will be more expensive as he is an attorney and has an office, she does not. His English is very good her's is ok but you will have to pay more attention. Tell either of them Ron Capper sent you. Good luck. Her service is hands on. She will literally walk you thru the process. Ricardo will have his people do most of it. I used her. Good luck.

JustForFun
  1/26/2023 10:58 EST

kitekyb:

The "solicitor" or "lawyer" types that you refer to, would you mind forward their contact info? Have you used them personally or just know of them from others? Either on this forum or to my email: [email protected]

Thank you

kitekyb
  1/26/2023 18:24 EST

@JustForFun,
Yes I used them personally and the process went smoothly. The cost was $250 USD per person. However the first part of the immigration process we did ourselves. So I don’t know if they are helping with getting visa at Mexican consulate (paperwork, appointment etc.) and what the price would be. The process of getting visa is very straightforward; there’s no reason to hire anyone to help you with this. I’ll send contact info to your email...

Welcome Home MexicoWelcome Home Mexico
Connect

Welcome Home Mexico occupies a niche in the market as a successful relocation and real estate firm helping expats moving to Mexico! As seen on CBS news, PBS, in the L.A. Times and more, we are one of the leading companies in this field. Welcome Home Mexico offers a wide range of services, multi-lingual knowledgeable brokers with experience, efficient and professional service.

Click connect to have our partner contact you via e-mail and/or phone.

Welcome Home MexicoWelcome Home Mexico

Welcome Home Mexico occupies a niche in the market as a successful relocation and real estate firm helping expats moving to Mexico! As seen on CBS news, PBS, in the L.A. Times and more, we are one of the leading companies in this field. Welcome Home Mexico offers a wide range of services, multi-lingual knowledgeable brokers with experience, efficient and professional service.
Connect

Click connect to have our partner contact you via e-mail and/or phone.

kitekyb
  1/26/2023 18:52 EST

@JustForFun,
Here's the link from this forum. It gives great information how the process work. We didn't use the company mentioned but I was in the contact with them. They are very slow to respond (my personal experience).
https://www.expatexchange.com/expatguide/254/3453324/Mexico/Expats-Living-in-Mexico/Permanant-Residency-Process-Experience

terranaut
  1/26/2023 19:38 EST

hrlee7804.

Hello. Do you mind sharing the name of that local attorney you mentioned?

Welcome Home Mexico
Welcome Home Mexico

Welcome Home Mexico helps you find the perfect home in Mexico.
Learn More

Welcome Home MexicoWelcome Home Mexico

Welcome Home Mexico helps you find the perfect home in Mexico.
Learn More

Living in Mexico GuideLiving in Mexico Guide

Our Living in Mexico Guide is an introduction to everything about the basics for moving to Mexico: best places to live, cost of living, pros and cons, healthcare and insurance, and more.

Mexico Forum Mexico Forum
Join our Mexico forum to meet other expats and talk about living in Mexico.

Contribute to Mexico Network Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Mexico.

Best Places to Live in Mexico Best Places to Live in Mexico

If you're thinking about living in Mexico, here are the 15 Best Places to Live in Mexico in 2023.

Healthcare in MexicoHealthcare in Mexico

If you're moving to Mexico or an expat living in Mexico, understanding the Mexican healthcare system is essential. We offer an overview of the public and private healthcare systems in Mexico, health insurance for expats in Mexico, hospitals and prescription drugs.

Cost of Living in MexicoCost of Living in Mexico

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Mexico.

Moving to MexicoMoving to Mexico Guide

Expats in Mexico share important tips for people preparing to move to Mexico. From banking in Mexico to finding a safe city, read these 8 tips before moving to Mexico.

Real Estate in MexicoReal Estate in Mexico

Real estate listings in popular cities and towns in Mexico.

Pros Cons of Living in MexicoPros & Cons of Living in Mexico

Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Mexico.

Retiring in MexicoRetiring in Mexico

Advice for people retiring in Mexico.

Visa and Residency MexicoMexico Visa & Residency Guide

If you plan to move to Mexico, you'll need to understand the process involved and the order in which requirements need to satisfied. Here is an excellent primer on what you'll need to do regardless of the amount of time you plan to spend in Mexico.

10 Tips for Living in Mexico10 Tips for Living in Mexico

If you've recently arrived in Mexico, here are 10 tips for digital nomads living in Mexico.

Welcome Home Mexico
Welcome Home Mexico

Welcome Home Mexico helps you find the perfect home in Mexico.
Learn More

Welcome Home MexicoWelcome Home Mexico

Welcome Home Mexico helps you find the perfect home in Mexico.
Learn More

Contribute to Mexico Network Contribute
Help others in Mexico by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Mexico.

Universal Tax Professionals
Universal Tax Professionals

Copyright 1997-2024 Burlingame Interactive, Inc.

Privacy Policy Legal