About Moveinmexico
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.
Updated October 2026
By Bruno Bianchi, CEO of Spainguru (225,000+ community members) · Updated October 2026
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 And yet, most English-language Mexico content is either outdated retirement-forum advice or generic “digital nomad” listicles that skip over what actually matters: the visa process, bringing your car, IMSS healthcare, FATCA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, built by Bruno Bianchi, CEO of Spainguru (established in 2014; the largest English-language Spain community for Americans, 225,000+ members across 30+ Facebook groups).
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)
- MovingFrance.com — France for Americans
- MoveSpain.com — quick-start plan for moving to Spain
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
- Updated regularly as Mexican immigration policy shifts
- Partners pay Moveinmexico a listing fee or a commission when you sign up. Your price never changes and our recommendations are independent; featured placement is labelled
- Transparent disclosure on every page with partner links — how we choose partners
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.
Disclaimer: general information for U.S. citizens living or planning to live in Mexico — not tax, legal, financial or immigration advice. Financial requirements are indicative 2026 figures: Mexican consulates apply different thresholds, documentation rules and exchange rates, and the UMA they are based on changes every year. Always confirm the requirements with the consulate handling your application, and tax questions with the IRS, SAT or a qualified professional before acting.