Moveinmexico.com is the trusted resource for Americans moving to Mexico — whether for retirement, remote work, family reasons, or simply a better quality of life at a fraction of U.S. costs.
Why Moveinmexico exists
Mexico is the #1 destination for Americans living abroad — an estimated 1.6 million U.S. citizens call Mexico home, more than any other country in the world. And yet, most English-language Mexico content is either outdated retirement-forum advice or generic “digital nomad” listicles that skip over what actually matters: the visa process, bringing your car, IMSS healthcare, FATCA banking headaches, RFC numbers, and the reality of U.S.–Mexico tax filing.
We built Moveinmexico to be the guide we wish we’d had — clear, current, and written specifically for Americans.
Who’s behind Moveinmexico
Moveinmexico is part of the Settleguru network, founded by Bruno Bianchi, creator of Spainguru.es (the largest English-language Spain resource for Americans, 2,500+ articles).
The Settleguru network covers the top destinations for American expats:
- Settleguru.com — the hub covering 20+ countries + U.S. tax guides
- Spainguru.es — Spain deep dive
- Portugalguru.com — Portugal deep dive
- Moveinmexico.com — Mexico deep dive (you’re here)
What we cover
- Visas: Temporary Resident Visa, Permanent Resident Visa, Digital Nomad options, RVT (Residente Temporal)
- Taxes: FEIE and FBAR for Americans in Mexico, RFC number, treaty benefits, state tax exit
- Healthcare: IMSS, private insurance, medical tourism realities, prescription access
- Banking: FATCA-friendly Mexican banks, opening a Mexican account as an American, currency strategy
- Cities: San Miguel de Allende, Mérida, Puerto Vallarta, Lake Chapala, CDMX, Playa del Carmen, Mazatlán, Querétaro, Oaxaca
- Daily life: Importing your car, driver’s licenses, internet, cell phones, cost of living
Our editorial standards
- Sourced from primary Mexican government sources — INM, SAT, and Consular Network
- Reviewed by licensed Mexican immigration specialists for visa content
- Updated regularly as Mexican immigration policy shifts
- No sponsored content disguised as editorial
- Transparent affiliate disclosures
Get in touch
Questions, corrections, partnership ideas? Contact us here or email hello@moveinmexico.com. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay current on Mexico visa policy and American-expat tips.