Trusted Partners for Your Move to Mexico

XE Money Transfer

Money Transfer

XE specializes in large international transfers, including funding a Mexican property purchase, transferring retirement savings, or wiring closing costs to a Mexican notary. Free transfers above $500, dedicated FX…

• Zero transfer fees on transfers above $500
• Forward contracts to lock in today’s rate up to 12 months out
• 24/7 customer support by phone and chat

SJB Global helps internationally mobile Americans and other expats manage pensions, investments and tax-efficient wealth across two countries at once — so moving to Mexico doesn’t derail your financial

• Independent, regulated financial advice tailored to expats
• Retirement and pension planning across borders
• Compliant investment management after you change tax residency

SafetyWing

Health Insurance

SafetyWing covers the gap most Americans hit when moving to Mexico: U.S. coverage doesn’t travel, and IMSS voluntary enrollment requires you to be a Mexican resident. Two plans — Nomad Insurance Essential for short…

• Subscription model — pay monthly, cancel any time
• Coverage in Mexico at major private hospitals
• Pre-existing conditions covered after waiting period on Complete

Nomad plan — may not meet residence-visa requirements; confirm with your consulate

When U.S. parents, siblings, and friends come visit you in Mexico, their U.S. coverage doesn’t travel. Medicare is U.S.-only. Most employer plans drop emergency-only outside the country. VisitorsCoverage compares 20+…

• Compare 20+ insurers in a single search
• Instant quotes with no email signup
• Same price as direct — no markup

Visitor insurance — for relatives visiting you

Universal Tax Professionals files U.S. federal returns for Americans in Mexico — Form 1040, FEIE / FTC decision, Foreign Tax Credit (Form 1116), FBAR (FinCEN 114), FATCA (Form 8938), the U.S.-Mexico tax treaty, and the…

• Specialists in Mexico-resident U.S. tax returns
• U.S.-Mexico treaty-aware planning
• FBAR + FATCA included in standard expat packages

Expert Tax Services (Taxes For Expats)

Premium U.S. Expat Taxes

Taxes For Expats is the higher-touch alternative for complex Mexico-resident returns: dedicated CPA, white-glove document handling, audit defense, and specialized handling of fideicomisos, Mexican S.A. de C.V.…

• Dedicated CPA assigned year-over-year
• White-glove document portal
• Audit defense included

Translayte

Certified Translations

Translayte translates your apostilled U.S. documents into Spanish for Mexican consulate appointments and pre-arrival paperwork. Self-service platform — upload, pay, receive in 1–2 business days. Note: in-country INM…

• Self-service platform — upload, pay, receive in 1–2 days
• Accepted by Mexican consulates for TRV / PRV applications
• Useful for pre-arrival paperwork

Traveling Mailbox

Virtual U.S. Address

Traveling Mailbox gives you a real U.S. street address with mail scanning, mail forwarding, and remote check deposit — the virtual mailbox we recommend for Americans living in

• Real U.S. street address not a PO Box
• Mail scanning within 1–2 business days of arrival
• On-demand forwarding internationally

Send My Bag picks up suitcases at your old U.S. address and delivers them to your new home in Mexico — typically within 4–8 days, often cheaper than airline overweight-bag

• Door-to-door pickup and delivery with online tracking
• Insurance options available
• Customs declaration handled

PetCargo

Pet Relocation

PetCargo coordinates the full chain for moving your dog or cat from the U.S. to Mexico: USDA endorsement, IATA-compliant crate sourcing, airline booking, and ground transport on both ends. Specialists in tricky

• USDA endorsement coordinated through VEHCS if required
• IATA-compliant crate sourced and shipped to you
• Airline booking with carriers that fly to Mexico

Holafly

Travel eSIM

Holafly is a travel eSIM you install before you fly, so you have mobile data the moment you land — no hunting for a local SIM, no roaming fees. Keep your usual SIM in the phone for calls and

• Instant eSIM activation — nothing to ship, no store visit
• Data for 200+ destinations, including unlimited-data options
• Keep your existing SIM and number in the phone (dual SIM)

Airalo

Global eSIM

Airalo is the global eSIM marketplace expats use to stay connected the moment they land in Mexico. Buy a Mexico or North America data plan, install via eSIM in 60 seconds, and start using local cellular data — no SIM…

• Coverage in Mexico via partner Mexican carriers
• Regional plans for North America / Latin America
• Activate before arrival via eSIM QR code

Tello is an affordable U.S. mobile carrier with eSIM and Wi‑Fi calling. Keep your American number active after you move, so bank codes, 2FA texts and calls from home still reach you — on a no-contract plan you can…

• Keep your existing U.S. number — port it in so logins, banks and contacts keep working
• eSIM activation in minutes — nothing to ship, and it runs alongside a local plan
• Wi‑Fi calling for U.S. calls and SMS codes over any internet connection

Preply

Online Mexican Spanish Tutors

Preply is the online tutor marketplace expats use to learn Mexican Spanish (not Castilian, not Argentine). Filter by Mexican-native tutors, schedule, and price. Book trial lessons with multiple tutors before

• Mexican Spanish specialists — filter by tutor origin
• DELE prep available if needed for naturalization
• Trial lesson at discount before committing

HomeExchange

Home Exchange

HomeExchange is a global home-swap network. List your Mexican home; stay in someone else’s home for free anywhere in the world. Annual membership replaces hotel and Airbnb

• 180,000+ homes in 160+ countries
• Direct + GuestPoints dual exchange model
• Verified member profiles