What to Expect When Applying for Mexican Residency in 2024

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  • Опубликовано: 20 ноя 2024

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  • @alex-wittman
    @alex-wittman  Месяц назад +1

    OCTOBER 2024 UPDATE! Mexico Residency Process Just Got Easier? (New System Explained): ruclips.net/video/so2zISDyNdI/видео.html

  • @jwoycke
    @jwoycke 5 месяцев назад +6

    We used Ivonne and her team in Queretaro and got our residency cards without a hitch. She even helped our son go through the residency regularización process. She runs a professional business and the Queretaro INM office is an efficient location. Not only does Ivonne have a ton of experience and knowledge, she is very personable and a joy to work with. I highly recommend choosing her and Host Relocation to help anyone get residency. Additionally, her company will be there to assist afterwards with everything from moving to Mexico to house hunting.

    • @gaylemsnell8123
      @gaylemsnell8123 5 месяцев назад

      That's great information! Did you start the process from your home country or did you start it after you were already in Mexico? Do you recall how much Ivonne's service was when you worked with them?

    • @jwoycke
      @jwoycke 5 месяцев назад

      @@gaylemsnell8123I started the process in the States by contacting the Mexican embassy (after watching plenty of videos). I finally went with Ivonne after considering a few other facilitators and locations. You should contact her and her team through their website for current prices. I thought they were very reasonable for what we got.

    • @maureenmannion6748
      @maureenmannion6748 4 месяца назад

      Thanks for that great info. How can I contact her?

  • @OfftoMexico11
    @OfftoMexico11 10 месяцев назад +17

    Completed my residency last September in Puerto Vallarta, my facilitator had everything completed and it only took me 1-2 hours at immigration...they even had an associate inside immigration with me....I just had to sit there and wait for pics and fingerprints! The financial requirements the past 2 years have increaed significantly, glad I got mine completed!

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for sharing your experience!

    • @robster7012
      @robster7012 10 месяцев назад +4

      Who was your facilitator? I'm heading to PV to.

  • @msand63
    @msand63 10 месяцев назад +10

    Ivonne and her team are the best. They helped me with my TR in November and it was such a smooth and professional process.

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  10 месяцев назад +4

      I’m so glad to hear working with Ivonne was such a good experience! Congrats on getting your temporary residency!

    • @Wilfredos_
      @Wilfredos_ 10 месяцев назад +5

      I had the same experience with Ivonne, besides Imigration she does a whole bunch more. She helped me with residency, bank account phone service, Real Estate, INAPAN card…❤ She is the best.

    • @ivonnepavaan7521
      @ivonnepavaan7521 10 месяцев назад +3

      Thanks Michael, it was a pleasure working with you!

  • @jpsmusicandmore5457
    @jpsmusicandmore5457 10 месяцев назад +8

    I started in McAllen which was awesome and took me about 30 minutes. When I got to Queretero on Friday. Ivonne and Katia at Host Relocation got me taken care of on the next Tuesday. The longest part was getting breakfast before my appointment. Highly reccomend Host Relocation and Alex for information and also getting the process started and finished.... Best ever.

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for sharing your experience, JP! I’ve heard lots of good things about the McAllen consulate for getting the Mexican residency visa 👏🏼

    • @jpsmusicandmore5457
      @jpsmusicandmore5457 10 месяцев назад

      Alex they were great and freindly and efficient..... 30 minutes in and out. @@alex-wittman

    • @davebacon6194
      @davebacon6194 10 месяцев назад

      i got mine @ McAllen also, they were great

    • @ivonnepavaan7521
      @ivonnepavaan7521 10 месяцев назад +1

      Pleasure working with you JP 😊.

  • @2GringosOnTheGulf
    @2GringosOnTheGulf 10 месяцев назад +6

    Another amazing video friends ❤❤ 👏🏼🎉
    Thanks for sharing your time with us 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico.🇲🇽✌️

  • @Wilfredos_
    @Wilfredos_ 10 месяцев назад +6

    Hola Alex, great video! Completely agree! Ivonne is the best, she has her customers best interest at heart! She is a brand, HOST is in many cities in Mexico!

    • @ivonnepavaan7521
      @ivonnepavaan7521 10 месяцев назад +1

      My pleasure working with you and your family!

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  10 месяцев назад +1

      Ivonne is a total professional--I'm glad you were able to connect with her for your Mexico residency needs 🥰

  • @cindyk3076
    @cindyk3076 10 месяцев назад +2

    Enjoyable video, it's nice to have Ivonne on again, thank you!

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching, Cindy!

  • @osbornebay944
    @osbornebay944 10 месяцев назад +8

    Good news, now MX is 1st world county on PR financial qualifications, while US is now 10th world country with wide open boarder, free for all to enter.....I give up as a Canadian with $1200 monthly pension.

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  10 месяцев назад +2

      The increases to financial requirements have certainly been significant…I agree with Ivonne that the quality of life in Mexico is worth navigating the residency process.

    • @osbornebay944
      @osbornebay944 10 месяцев назад

      Agree, my neighbor who is in PV winter for 7 years, sum up in one word for 2024 "caro" @@alex-wittman

    • @crazyazmommy
      @crazyazmommy 10 месяцев назад

      Do you have documented proof that you visited Mexico between 2015 and 2022? I hear that may be a loophole to avoid the ridiculous new financial requirements and apply for citizenship. I’m trying to see if our timeshare deed will qualify since we always crossed with our cards from Arizona so we unfortunately don’t have a stamped passport book 😞 we also flew into Mexico and for some reason don’t have stamps in our books so I’m trying to see if any other proof that we were there will work. I hope this helps you , we in the USA and Canada are being squeezed between our cultures and values being stomped on and the cost of living also freedoms or shall I say lack there of .

    • @Sheilawisz
      @Sheilawisz 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@crazyazmommyWhy ridiculous? It’s only that Mexico was too easy, and now we are making it more challenging, like many countries are. Border hoppers, perpetual tourists, well not anymore! Sorry, but the world is a complicated place.

    • @crazyazmommy
      @crazyazmommy 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@Sheilawisz , I am thankful for any opportunity to get to the beautiful country of Mexico and the rules are what they are, just like our rules , I agree with some but not others but I don't get to make them. I'm actually glad Mexico seems to be stepping up on everything from border issues to infrastructure . My husband and I were actually cheering when we found out the peso was out doing even our own dollar which is bad for us but we know how other countries have been under the thumb to the assholes in our government that control our petro dollar , we want others to succeed! I specifically said the ridiculous part was the financial requirements. I am in agreement with safe borders and not allowing free loaders into your country (like have recently been allowed in our country by our current administration and the open border policies have not only hurt us financially but even Mexican citizens in the city of Puerto Peñasco) but please be honest , what Mexican citizens do you know that make around $5800 USD per month???? That's almost 98,000 pesos per month. It is actually ridiculous to think many of us make that , people think that we in the states have so much money when many of us are being taxed to death and are struggling. I love when any country , when my country the beautiful USA gives opportunities to good people and I would be empathetic and upset if they asked people coming here to make more money than most of us do per month, I'd state that was not fair because it wouldn't be .... period

  • @ypcllc
    @ypcllc 10 месяцев назад +1

    Ivonne is the best and highly recommended if you move to Queretaro!

  • @davebacon6194
    @davebacon6194 10 месяцев назад +5

    Spot on as usual. I emailed Yvonne with a couple of questions and she answered in a timely fashion (by mexican standards, two or three days later) with correct info. Also spot on about mexicans being kind (or more polite) and having to do things face to face when they could be done online, like the change of address. Speaking of the change of address, has anyone heard of anybody being fined for not doing it, and does anyone know what are we supposed to if we are traveling a lot, gracias?

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  10 месяцев назад +4

      For people who are traveling around Mexico, you should look to do the change of address once you plan to stay in one place for at least six months.

  • @mdrichards
    @mdrichards 10 месяцев назад +1

    I'm looking foward to all the adventures my messy signature will bring me in the future.

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  10 месяцев назад

      It's tough to sign with a uniform signature--especially when the pressure is on!

  • @allistonrental5073
    @allistonrental5073 10 месяцев назад +9

    I'm leaving Canada. I will be one of those people with more Mexican friends than expats. Can't wait for our adventure!

    • @ivonnepavaan7521
      @ivonnepavaan7521 10 месяцев назад +2

      Welcome to Mexico

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  10 месяцев назад +2

      Wishing you all the best in Mexico!

    • @peterdeppeoriginal1221
      @peterdeppeoriginal1221 10 месяцев назад

      Yap, same for me, can't wait to live here fulltime. Left Canada December 3, 2023 to PV and looking forward for a fun in the sun life, and not just in the "wintertime". Able to work remotely. Enjoy Mexico

    • @Sheilawisz
      @Sheilawisz 10 месяцев назад

      Come to Pachuca! Very few expats. You must learn Spanish, though. It’s a wonderful city here.

  • @genaroignot3332
    @genaroignot3332 10 месяцев назад +5

    Mucho éxito.

  • @josephohaver9218
    @josephohaver9218 4 месяца назад

    We have just secured the 3 year extension on our residency in San Miguel de Allende. The biggest time user is the process that starts in your home country (or in the U.S., state within the United States). It is incredibly unlikely that you'll receive your residency card the same day in San Miguel. You can do it on your own (we did) but hiring a facilitator can speed up the process and help avoid the "peculiarities" of the specific immigration office.

  • @aqeelaliani
    @aqeelaliani 8 месяцев назад +2

    More like a motivational video than an informative one!

  • @genaroignot3332
    @genaroignot3332 10 месяцев назад +3

    Buena info. Akex.

  • @cathycastro7909
    @cathycastro7909 7 месяцев назад +1

    What is the next step after the 3 year temporary renewal expires? Do you automatically get a permanent residency? What do I need to do next? Thank you! 🙏 ❤❤❤

  • @Nookster707
    @Nookster707 10 месяцев назад +5

    Gringos wanting temporary or permanent visas in Mexico for 2024 are in for a shock. At the Las Vegas consulate it's $4300 for a temp and $7300 a month guarantee income for a permanent visa. Mexico doesn't want old retirees living on Social Security anymore. Those days are over. No one gets $4300 a month on SS. If you have that kind of permanent income you can get visa's from countries all over the world.

    • @littletravelmonkey6727
      @littletravelmonkey6727 7 месяцев назад +2

      Yes. I just checked on a few Mexican consulates throughout the US. Not even every consulate has its own number, but also ridiculously high, like you said, $4500 monthly for temporary and $7500 for permanent. Those numbers are for RETIREES AND PENDIONERS. For those who's under 64 years old, it's even higher. With the cost of living in Mexico has gone up so much and at the same time requires so much to qualify the resident program, there are other better places to look into.

    • @jejudo3000
      @jejudo3000 4 месяца назад +1

      Should have said MOST people don’t get $4,300 in pension not all

  • @richardmccombs617
    @richardmccombs617 10 месяцев назад +4

    Thanks Alex

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching, Richard!

  • @indyschlumpf728
    @indyschlumpf728 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for the advice. Using a relocation specialist is definitely the way to go.
    I have a question about learning Spanish. How useful are online classes when I don’t have anyone in my daily life who speaks Spanish? I’m concerned that I will not be able to use or practice what I’m learning. So the classes won’t be as beneficial.

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  10 месяцев назад +2

      I firmly believe that online classes are still incredibly useful even if you don't have anyone in your daily life who speaks Spanish. Thanks to the internet, you can connect with native Spanish speakers wherever you are in the world to put into practice what you're learning in your lessons. I love italki for conversation classes with engaging community tutors. If you're on a tight budget, HelloTalk is an app that lets you chat with native speakers for free.

  • @kirillv8162
    @kirillv8162 10 месяцев назад +6

    Mexico was a good place to get residency 2-3 years ago. Now it makes less sense for most people. There are other countries you can choose to immigrate.

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  10 месяцев назад +3

      Everyone needs to find the place that's right for them. Wishing you all the best!

    • @Sheilawisz
      @Sheilawisz 10 месяцев назад +1

      I think it’s only fair that we are making things more difficult. Mexico was open house for too long. Now, it will be more like the challenge of moving to most countries.

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  10 месяцев назад +2

      @@Sheilawisz I think the immigration process to Mexico seems so complicated bc for most people it's their first time ever applying for residency anywhere. When I went through the visa process for Spain, they asked to see a lot more paperwork including an FBI background check. Having that experience under my belt, nothing about the Mexican process really shocked or surprised me.

    • @Sheilawisz
      @Sheilawisz 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@alex-wittman Exactly! In many countries it’s harder. Congratulations on your Mexican residency, thank you for doing things the right way. Enjoy Querétaro.

  • @genaroignot3332
    @genaroignot3332 10 месяцев назад +3

    Hola Alex saludos

  • @sdrockrgirl
    @sdrockrgirl 10 месяцев назад +3

    Sadly i am now out of the process for mexico residency. If we hadnt had passport delays last year and could have gotten to the consulate before this new change in financials we could have done it. Now sadly we dont qualify. Shifting focus to Panama. Much easier to get into on retirement or social securiry

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  10 месяцев назад +1

      I encourage you to reach out to the consulate where you planned on applying to check their specific requirements. Remember, the figures mentioned in this video are averages. If you're able to travel to apply, consider the McAllen consulate which in 2023 had the lowest financial requirements in the country.

    • @sdrockrgirl
      @sdrockrgirl 10 месяцев назад

      @@alex-wittman Mcallan is where we were going to go. Sadly I just lost my job as well and have medical issues. We are going to keep trying to figure out a way.

  • @RichFreedomDragon
    @RichFreedomDragon 9 месяцев назад +1

    😎What’s the minimum bank account amount that I need to show if I can’t show monthly salary?

  • @carlosquinto6821
    @carlosquinto6821 10 месяцев назад +1

    ALEJANDRA PUEDES X FAVOR DESIR DE DONDE ES TU PROCEDECIA ?? TUS VIDEOS ESTAN MUY CONFUSOS EN ONOS DISES QUE TE MUDASTE DE ESTADOS UNIDOS A MEXICO, EN OTROS DE ESPAÑA A MEXICO ACASO ERES DE EJIPTO ?? GRACIAS

  • @alex-wittman
    @alex-wittman  10 месяцев назад +8

    Will 2024 be the year you get residency in Mexico?? Drop your questions about the Mexico residency process in the comments below!

  • @TheMoncada1
    @TheMoncada1 8 месяцев назад

    Hola Alex, I was wondering about the process this year in getting your Permanant residency . what do you need to do to transfer your temp. to permanent Residency?

  • @JmnZFilms
    @JmnZFilms 10 месяцев назад +1

    Itbsoinds like Alex is calling her "Ivan" (evahn) instead of "Ivonne" (evohnn)

  • @nobodycaresaboutyourfeelings
    @nobodycaresaboutyourfeelings 7 месяцев назад +3

    I started my process for permanent residency through my Mexican husband in Houston. Got to Michoacán, and it was a pain, the immigration officers are rude and strict. I dropped off my documents, and had a small interview. And was sent home and had to return for my card three weeks later, but I did it all by myself with no help. Been living here since and my kids don’t won’t to return . We are all happy we made the move.

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  5 месяцев назад +2

      Congrats on getting your residency!

    • @jejudo3000
      @jejudo3000 4 месяца назад

      If you have a Mexican spouse, there were no income requirements correct?

    • @nobodycaresaboutyourfeelings
      @nobodycaresaboutyourfeelings 4 месяца назад

      @@jejudo3000 correct, and my kids automatically got Mexican citizenship through him as well bc he’s a natural born mexican

    • @nobodycaresaboutyourfeelings
      @nobodycaresaboutyourfeelings 4 месяца назад

      @@jejudo3000 correct

  • @migueldecolores9978
    @migueldecolores9978 4 месяца назад

    Once one has their temporary residency visa, how many months do you have to get it validated in Mexico? 3 or 6 months?

  • @EricSwanstrom-lf9pp
    @EricSwanstrom-lf9pp 9 месяцев назад

    Does anyone have a facilitator in Puerto Vallarta? Heading there in June 2024 to complete the purchase of a condo. Thansk!

  • @jaws2003
    @jaws2003 6 месяцев назад

    Can you drive to Mexico and get the canje that way or does it have to be done by flying?

    • @mjulianlee
      @mjulianlee 6 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, you can drive.

    • @jaws2003
      @jaws2003 6 месяцев назад

      @@mjulianlee good to know. Thanks!!!

  • @paulfine1883
    @paulfine1883 6 месяцев назад +1

    2023 while living in Mexico, tourist visa expired, I went to the consulate and had a temporary resident visa approved without showing income or going back to the US. I don’t know where you get your information from but your information is wrong. I have been living in Mexico for 5 years and many blogs give out mis information. I also never had a problem receiving a 180 day tourist visa when returning to Tijuana from San Diego even though you will read other wise!

    • @paulfine1883
      @paulfine1883 5 месяцев назад

      @@misterniceguy67 I went to the immigration office in Leon, the girls in the kiosk in front of immigration can help you. My tourist visa had expired, they helped me get a 4 year temporary resident visa without showing income. This is legal. Half of what you read is false. I did it without speaking Spanish. You can also leave Mexico and when you return get a 180 day tourist visa. I know many who have down that. If you are on Medicare you can get a mailbox address in San Diego and have your primary doctor there, and your Medicare will be covered. Cost to fly round trip from Guanajato to TJ is a little over $100.00, then take the trolley to your doctor. For normal medical Mexico is very reasonable. Been there done that also. I have said to much!

  • @710combatvet4
    @710combatvet4 10 месяцев назад +1

    All you have to do is just leave every six months for one day or a couple hours and go right back

    • @Sheilawisz
      @Sheilawisz 10 месяцев назад

      Not anymore, you border hoppers! Many people are not automatically granted the 180 days now, the system is changing. Foreigners abused Mexican hospitality for too long.

  • @skooliecrew
    @skooliecrew 7 месяцев назад

    Do you have to meet the same financial requirements for permeant visa when you give birth to a child in Mexico under the Family Union Visa

    • @nobodycaresaboutyourfeelings
      @nobodycaresaboutyourfeelings 7 месяцев назад +1

      I have kids that have duel citizenship, and I was able to get permanent residency bc they are Mexicans without financial documents. Consulate in Houston never asked for those documents, only kids birth certificates

    • @skooliecrew
      @skooliecrew 7 месяцев назад

      @@nobodycaresaboutyourfeelings good to hear. Thanks

  • @pamelalueschen1062
    @pamelalueschen1062 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks Yvonne and Alex, very informative video.

  • @CL-rh8ti
    @CL-rh8ti 4 месяца назад

    I’m wondering if it is necessary to hire an agency or lawyer to apply for residency through marriage. I’m married to a Mexican citizen and we’re looking to live in Mexico only part time.

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  4 месяца назад +1

      In this video, I explain the process if you're married to a Mexican national. I linked to the exact timestamp: ruclips.net/video/SZJs-NNF3KM/видео.htmlsi=u4y0HfFtGZBZKyXG&t=524

    • @CL-rh8ti
      @CL-rh8ti 4 месяца назад

      Thank you!

  • @genaroignot3332
    @genaroignot3332 10 месяцев назад +1

    Como están?

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  10 месяцев назад +2

      Estamos muy bien 🤗 feliz Año Nuevo!

  • @boddenwachter8706
    @boddenwachter8706 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hey

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  10 месяцев назад +4

      Thanks for watching! If you have any questions about getting residency in Mexico, ask away!

  • @PabloCruz-rn7vw
    @PabloCruz-rn7vw 10 месяцев назад

    To be Mexican citizen, does the government check your records?

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  10 месяцев назад +4

      The pathway to Mexican citizenship (for people without a Mexican birth certificate) is much more complicated than temporary or permanent residency. You'll first need to live in Mexico for five years--for temporary residency, I did not submit an FBI background check.

    • @dialogarconlahistoria8229
      @dialogarconlahistoria8229 10 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@alex-wittman❤

  • @paulfine1883
    @paulfine1883 6 месяцев назад

    Wrong! You can get a temporary resident visa without leaving Mexico and not showing any income. Did it! Most of these blogs give mis information. You only while in Mexico have an expired tourist visa or an expired resident visa. Don’t need to go to the Mexican Consulate in the US.

  • @MdEliusMahmud
    @MdEliusMahmud 7 месяцев назад

    national polytechnic institute mexico tution fee

  • @Aidanhalford16
    @Aidanhalford16 10 месяцев назад

    For the average income a month, do i have to make X amount with tax reducted from my salary.or that number is before tax? Thankyou in advance,great video!

  • @paulshortall6734
    @paulshortall6734 4 месяца назад

    Are you still living here Alex ?

  • @williamhall32000
    @williamhall32000 10 месяцев назад

    Being jerked off by the office of whatever state in Mexico you’re in would be the answer. I am married to a Mexican and went to the Houston consulate to fully complete all paperwork along with a sticker of my temporary residence in my passport. When I got to the office in SLP they said I needed to re do all the paperwork, pay the fees again and wait a month for an appointment. I had to travel back to the US the following week for work so everything I had done at the consulate was void by me leaving the country. Anyone who is serious about Mexico should have unlimited time and patience because from what I’ve dealt with over the last 20 years it is always a shitshow and never consistent. I’ve even had to drive 4 hours back home and switch cars to temporary import before because my title didn’t list JR after my name.

    • @cathycastro7909
      @cathycastro7909 7 месяцев назад +1

      My experience in San Diego and Oaxaca MX was seamless! I followed Alex's guide, and everything was fine 🙂 😊

  • @jackyback3975
    @jackyback3975 10 месяцев назад +12

    Is not worthed. Residency fees are getting very expensive. Living in Mexico also is getting expensive. Properties', food, appliances or cars cost the same as in USA or more. If you don't know Spanish you will be alone and your live will be like infant. You always gone need someone who speak Spanish, when ypu need to go to government office, bank or even buy properties and they gone charge you money and you gone pay double, because Mexican have set in mind, we the western are rich

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  10 месяцев назад +13

      Whether it's worth it or not depends on what your priorities are for your life in Mexico. If you're interested in the culture and language, then of course it's still worth it!

    • @jackyback3975
      @jackyback3975 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@alex-wittman Well, if you priorities are culture and language and be beggar on the street, than your choice.

    • @Mr-lw7gy
      @Mr-lw7gy 10 месяцев назад +9

      Hard disagree, I have residency and live in MX and don’t live like a beggar.

    • @jackyback3975
      @jackyback3975 10 месяцев назад

      @@Mr-lw7gy Don't look just yourself. Selfish people like you never see the other side of the coin. Until, they become beggars themselves. Today, you maybe OK, tomorrow you can become beggar

    • @oesgwynedd1
      @oesgwynedd1 10 месяцев назад +3

      Welvome to the whole world!!!