davedavis71
American looking for information about Mexico
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What can I do working from my computer by gonzalescin
Hi, I would love to move to Mexico; but what would I do for a living. I would like to work from my computer. Any ideas??
If you don’t have computer skills you can work remote for a us company doing telephone sales. You don’t need a visa and it is easy to set up autodialer on your computer -and payroll through PayPal. The work can be demanding and the pay ... Read More
What do you do to make money to live in Mexico? by 420jon69
Just curious to see what everyone does to earn money that allows you to live in Mexico?
@mexicogc There are many Usbased companies that will hire you and you do not need a Mexican work visa for a us company. For a remote job that means only $7 an hour plus commmission for a 40 hour week. Paid directly to your PayPal, Venmo, Zelle etc. ... Read More
Purchasing/driving a car in Mexico as a non-resident on tourist visa by johndegriogo
Hi - Due to financial difficulties and for other reasons, I have had to resettle my mother and her husband to Mexico. They have been living in Mexico for 5 months on a tourist visa. This has allowed us to save tremendously on the cost of living and ...
This the way I got around the requirement - you need proof of $3500 a month income for the last 6 months . **** Read More
Purchasing/driving a car in Mexico as a non-resident on tourist visa by johndegriogo
Hi - Due to financial difficulties and for other reasons, I have had to resettle my mother and her husband to Mexico. They have been living in Mexico for 5 months on a tourist visa. This has allowed us to save tremendously on the cost of living and ...
@johndegriogo You need a temporary resident visa. They are easy to get and you can buy a new or used car. A tourist visa won’t work. Read More
Paying my US credit card with Pesos!! How do I do this??? by jessicastyler
Hi! I can't seem to find anywhere that explains how to: #1 - Transfer pesos into dollars with a good exchange rate #2 - How to get the exchanged money into my US bank account without leaving Mexico (perhaps that part isn't possible - I'd ...
You can open a bank account at bbva on a temporary visa. You need a cell phone with a Mexican number, your passport and a electric bill with a Mexican address. It does not have to be your address use a friends . Be careful- a savings account in ... Read More
Buying a new car in mexico by MexicoAfterlife
OK looking at buying with cash a new car. Found tons of people online talking about the process for new cars in Mexico. But nothing about the the new plates for the car. So has anyone bought a new car and if so how does the plates work? Thanks ...
@terlife You just go to the dealership and sign the title papers. You will receive temporary plates that are good for 2 weeks. Give your salesperson $50. Twenty five is for the plates the rest for his assistance. Ten days later he calls you to come ... Read More
Buying a new car in mexico by MexicoAfterlife
OK looking at buying with cash a new car. Found tons of people online talking about the process for new cars in Mexico. But nothing about the the new plates for the car. So has anyone bought a new car and if so how does the plates work? Thanks ...
@MexicoAfterlife You just go to the dealership and sign the title papers. You will receive temporary plates that are good for 2 weeks. Give your salesperson $50. Twenty five is for the plates the rest for his assistance. Ten days later he calls you ... Read More
How is Uber working ? by travellight
So what has been your Uber experience in Mexico ? Does your city have Uber? In some places the taxistas are not very happy about Uber, and some city's have banned it out right at least for a time. What has been your experience ?
@Fred Hilarious! Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
@Christina Joseph I am a single 54-year-old  single male that lives in Cancun in the hotel zone my budget is $4000 a month and that pretty much covers everything -the cost of living is virtually the same as living in the states -if ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
@NewBrazil I went to the Tuscan Az consulate twice- first as a walk in to make sure my papers were in order and to make an appointment. This is an unavoidable  first step. That was on a Thursday I made an appointment for the following ... Read More