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What residency documents or visas did I need if I will be in Mexico for a while?
We asked expats what residency documents or visas they need when settling in Mexico. They wrote...
"You should put getting an appointment at a Mexican Consulate to apply for a visa at the top of your research list. You need to find out if you can legally move and live in Mexico before — or while— you research on where. There is a ton of information on the topic on YouTube and through a simple Google search. 1. Which Mexican Consulate you choose within your home country. Some require that you apply in the area where you live; some don't. 2. Do you have all of the required documents when you go to your appointment? 3. Do you qualify for a "retirement visa?"4, Are you able to travel to Mexico to complete the process AFTER you receive your visa? I suggest you turn to YouTube where there are multiple videos made by people that have already completed the visa process. The videos have tips and hints to guide you through the process," remarked another expat in Mexico.
"Here it is: Lived in northern Virginia about 5 mins from Washington, DC, so I was able to use the office downtown DC near Georgetown. My appointment/process took about 15-20 mins before they smiled at me and said that I was going to live in Mexico. I submitted the required payroll statements, which showed them being directly deposited into my bank account. I was still working (I think this might have been an advantage...not sure) These statements listed my 401K, as well. I did not point that out to them and they didn't ask. I didn't need to use my pension info, nor did I bring it with me. I didn't apply for Social Security until 6 months after arrival, so it was not used as income. They didn't ask for bank statements and I didn't volunteer. In addition, there was no need in Puerto Vallarta for me to submit financials again... I only listed what my current sources of income were. Keep in mind that this was over 5 years ago and I did it all myself. I just took the time to read and digest online what I needed to do, period," said a member in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
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About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
