

dbossman11
American expat in Mexico
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About me
American
Lives in San Miguel de Allende
Registration: 07 October 2014
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Safety in Mexico by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Mexico? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...

I have lived in San Miguel for 18 years, and have been involved with Security issues for the last 5. There is a reason why our organization, SANMIGUELENSES UNIDOS, has been active here....largely because of the large number of house robberies in our ... Read More


tourist visas by agordo
My question if you stay the 180 days, max on tourist visa. How long do you have stay away to start another 180 days?

I am actually glad to hear that. It means that C. was turned away for no legitimate reason ..since all her papers were in order. Anyway that you can send me that extract, Joaquin..or at least a link? Gracias. David B. dbossman11@yahoo.com Read More


tourist visas by agordo
My question if you stay the 180 days, max on tourist visa. How long do you have stay away to start another 180 days?

Joaquin, I wish I could be more helpful. Look under "Tourist Visa" Regulations for Mexico. Thanks David B Read More


tourist visas by agordo
My question if you stay the 180 days, max on tourist visa. How long do you have stay away to start another 180 days?

Do not work without papers in Mexico...they are getting stricter. If they catch you, it's a big fine for you and your employer, and the possibility of deportation. No vale de pena! David B. Read More


tourist visas by agordo
My question if you stay the 180 days, max on tourist visa. How long do you have stay away to start another 180 days?

Thanks...helpful. I am sure that this Immigration stipulation is not followed 80-90 % of the time. However, if Mexican authorities want to stop someone...like a Colombian national (my fiance) they can use that technicality. David B. Read More


tourist visas by agordo
My question if you stay the 180 days, max on tourist visa. How long do you have stay away to start another 180 days?

I do not have the number of the Law...sorry. I was told this by an individual who worked for years as Assistant to the Consul in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Read More


tourist visas by agordo
My question if you stay the 180 days, max on tourist visa. How long do you have stay away to start another 180 days?

Abby is correct in that many Americans and Canadians go to the border, and renew their tourist visas there. But if immigration officials, especially at the Airport, want to get technical, they can turn you away as they did my fiance who is ... Read More


tourist visas by agordo
My question if you stay the 180 days, max on tourist visa. How long do you have stay away to start another 180 days?

Technically, you are not supposed to use a Tourist Visa more than once in a 12 month period. However, many Americans and Canadians go back and forth to the border before their 180 days are up, turn around and come right back. Unfortunately, that ... Read More

Certificado de Solteria - how to get such document without returning?
Just told by Notary in Bucaramanga, Colombia that I needed to prove that I was now single, even though I presented him with both apostilized Divorce papers. Question: Does this requirement vary from Notary to Notary? Are Notaries more flexible in ... Read More