Plan Your Move to Mexico

Five tools to take you from researching to ready

1Choose your country

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2Plan the move

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3Land & settle

Stage 1: Still deciding which country?

Compare Mexico against other top destinations for Americans.

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STAGE 2 Choose visa, budget, town & tax setup

Mexico Visa Navigator

Match with the right Mexican residency pathway: Temporary Resident (income or savings), Permanent Resident (income or savings or 4-year conversion), Family Unity, or Work Visa.

Next step: Confirm latest income thresholds at your nearest Mexican consulate before booking the appointment.

Find Your Visa

Mexico Budget Tool

Estimate monthly cost of living across San Miguel de Allende, Mérida, Lake Chapala, Mexico City, and Pacific Coast towns — with USD and MXN side-by-side.

Next step: Compare your Mexico budget against your current US city to see real savings.

Plan Your Budget

Tax Residency Check

Five questions to determine whether you’d be a Mexican tax resident — and what that means for your US-source pension, Social Security, 401(k), and IRA distributions.

Next step: If “yes” or “probably,” consult a Mexican-licensed tax advisor before relocating.

Check Tax Status

Retirement Town Finder

A retiree-focused lifestyle quiz across climate, walkability, healthcare access, expat community size, English-speaking ease, and beach vs colonial preferences — matched to top retirement towns.

Next step: Visit your top 2 matches before signing any long-term lease.

Find Your Town

TIP & Driving Planner

Plan your border crossing: vehicle type, intended length, residency status, and crossing point all determine whether you need a Temporary Import Permit (TIP) and what insurance to carry.

Next step: Get your Mexican auto insurance quoted before you reach the border.

Plan Your Drive