Since your video was so helpful to me in my journey of obtaining residency, I thought I would share the timing I experienced with you and your viewers: 6/1/2023 requested appointment at the Orlando consulate to receive a permanent residency visa (appointment was given for three weeks later) 6/21 granted permanent residency visa (I’m 60 and qualified based on retirement savings) 7/3 waited in line at Playa del Carmen INM office to have an appointment scheduled (appointment was given for 4 days later) 7/7 received permanent resident card at Playa (a form cover letter requesting canje was requested, and signature on a privacy notice; proof of address and photo was not required; my visa indicated canje, but my FMM didn’t indicate canje, but they were able to correct at the Playa office w/o going back to the airport; credit card was accepted and biometrics obtained and card issued same day) 7/8 got in virtual waiting line for RFC at the Playa SAT office (#604 in the line) 7/15 reached the front of the line, and via email was given an appointment about 6 weeks away. (only given 24 hours to accept appointment time) Being 60 may have qualified me for an exception to having to get in the virtual line, but was told by a PDC SAT rep that the “Adultos Mayores” exception requires the applicant to be 65; this seems to vary by office. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding my experience.
Another great vlog. Just for info, I was able to obtain my permanent residency visa this past February, at the McAllen consulate, showing I met the financial requirements with my pension at the age of 46.
She is leaving out something very important for people that receive monthly Social Security checks. Basically, if you receive Social Security checks on a monthly basis, you do not need to meet these minimum monthly income levels. Being on Social Security, no matter what the amount is enough to get temporary or permanent residency quite a few of my friends, live in Mexico, and qualified just on their small Social Security pensions.
I had a really bad experience in the NYC Mexico consulate a few days ago. I recommend avoiding them if possible. I tried to schedule an appt with Miami and they told me they only serve US citizens from the southern half of Florida. Then I tried to make new appointments at Philly, Boston, & NYC and I was told that they have temporarily suspended processing services of foreign temp visas due to the high influx of Mexican Nationals who need to get official documents to meet a new U.S. govt requirement. Mexican Nationals are prioritized over foreign visa applications. Would love to know if anyone else has heard this. I was told this on May 23, 2023.
Yeah, I was denied a Visa in California. They said they're only approving retired people. No more tempory work remote visas because too many gringos are fuking things up for locals.
Hi Gabrielle! Hi Risa! Hey G I still owe you a taco or two or three...Thanks again for your help and I hope life is treating you well. Loving my new life style in Ensenada! OOXX
I seem to be missing something basic. To show financial solvency via investments, consulates say they will accept statements stamped by the bank or brokerage firm in place of originals for those of us who have gone paperless. However, my bank and brokerage firm have no idea what they are talking about; they do not offer this “stamp” service. Yet people are managing to get visas this way. What am I missing here? What do people who have gone paperless take to their interview in place of originals and statements with these mysterious stamps?
Wrong again, I payed for and received 3 years temporary resident visa without leaving Mexico. Did not have to show income. This was after my tourist visa expired. You are only giving out partial information.
Santa Ana consulate isnt issuing temp visas now, no matter what qualifications you have. Also, 401ks or other investments dont count, it must be cash. And, they don't accept photocopies, so if you're doing online banking don't bother. Printing electronic statements don't count.
I’m 74 and retired. My brother has property in Carambuche, Baja. My SSI is only $2000 per month, so I won’t qualify financially. I guess I have to be on a tourist visa and leave every 6 months and return. I wanted assisted living because it’s affordable there. I’m physically challenged, but it becomes hard to leave and return every six months. What would you suggest? Duane
If you get the temp residency. Do you need to stay in Mexico more than 3 months when it is time to get the perm. residentcy.? What form do I use if I am married to a Mexican man?
I have noticed each Mexican Consulate can have conflicting information. In one spot it says minimum of X $’s per month of income. Then in another place it says you also need to maintain that same minimum X $ amount per month as a closing balance. That doesn’t make sense! (For example I have deposits of $4,000 per month for the past 6 month but my closing balance for one or two months is below the $3,000.) so what is it - a minimum deposit of $3,000 per month or a minimum closing balance of $3,000 each month or both?) Hope I explained that correctly.
The top third of US cities get the same weather as most Canadian cities in the winter but don't have the unbearable heat of the bottom third of US cities in the summer. It's a tradeoff.
Question: If you're 55yrs old and retired and meet the economic solvency but get denied PR at one consulate. Can you try to apply at a different consulate in a different city but same state? Very helpful video!😬
Did you mean to say those amounts were the top limit? Because my consulate only requires $43,218 in investment income for 12 months and $2,594 for pension income monthly for 6 months. Please advise?
We got our Temporary Residency in January in mexico City. However we need to renew in Guadalajara and change our address. We really need help getting an appointment in the first 2 weeks because of the offices being closed for 2 weeks. We live in the states but own a home in Cajititlan. Do you have any contacts in Guadalajara? Thanks much.
Hi Gabriella, I would like to obtain permanent residency in Mexico. I meet the monetary savings requirement but I am only 44 years old and don't have a pension or social security. What is my best path to permanent residency ?
Miss Gabriela I am a senior lady who would like to relocate to Mexico. My only income is Social Security (1200)but my son who is in the medical field here in Los Angeles has a high income and is willing to help me financially. My question is: Can my son be my financial sponsor so I can meet solvency? Please help me. I am the only one relocating to Mexico. Thank you. I am not in FaceBook so I will me hoping you can answer me here. Thank you so much.
My husband and I completed the first part at the Phx Mexican consulate in Feb and finished the second part two weeks ago in Queretaro with a facilitator. We already had a trip scheduled for Queretaro for months before we decided to apply in Phx. He’s 62, retired and received permanent and I’m 56, still working and received temporary. The Phx consulate was clear that you needed to be retirement age (60+) in order to receive permanent. Both aspects were easy and I wasted a lot of worry for nothing. I have less than 11 months to renew my temporary for three more years. We LOVE your channel!
She's wrong on social security retirement economic solvency of $5000 I was told All You had to do is show your social security letter, there is no economic solvency amount for a retiree of 65 years old!
Those with Panamanian permanent residency must visit the country at least every 2 years, and should stay in the country for more than 24 hours (connecting flights are not considered a visit). Otherwise, their permanent residency may be suspended.
Hola! Got my temporary residence card 2 weeks ago in P.V. 🥳 First applied at the Toronto Mexican consulate in February. Headed down last month to finish the process, got the card in hand that day! Now back in Toronto emptying the house and putting up for sell! Hopefully I will be down in P.V. this fall living the dream! 🎉🇨🇦🇲🇽 Viva la Mexico!
After watching a lot of videos on Mexican Residency, I think it's not really worth the trouble, the hassle and the expense. I probably just want to be a 'perpetual tourist' at this time and just going to the condo I bought and paid off in Cabo, without the need for "residency." ... Furthermore, having a Mexican Residency stamped on my US passport might invite problems by US immigration since I was not born in the USA (but in Canada). I just do not want my US citizenship to be "questioned" by US immigration.
A single American retiree on Social Security needs at LEAST $5,000/US$ a MONTH to get temporary residency???? SERIOUSLY??? Are you positive?? NOT many Americans make that much on SS.
Why is it that these so called experts only ever talk about the usa and canada. There are many other consulates worldwide, why not do your diligent research and include those also. Very little substance or real research in this vid, very disappointed.
sorry to hear that. yes that is correct. It's simply because the majority of the people moving to Mexico are Americans and Canadians. No disrespect to other countries. Great note and will look to do that for another video.
@@dreamretirementinmexico 🤔 quite irritating but most probably you are referring to USAmericans calling them „Americans“ although Mexicans and all those people living south are Americans as well. Thanks for teaching us through your videos those cities/regions of „expat communities“ to be avoided 😉 When moving from Europe to Mexico it’s been to live the Mexican life here - not the USAmerican (hardly any Spanish speaking) taking over 😜 Didn’t know before that some areas in Mexico are converted already into “cheaper versions of California/Florida” with a USD driven market pushing out the Mexican population because they can’t afford to pay rents there anymore. >>We (over)pay because we can as it’s still cheap compared to “home”.
Why don’t you tell people how to get your temporary resident visa when your tourist visa expires while in Mexico without leaving, no income requirement. I actually did it in Leon without an attorney, easy!
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That happened to me and a few of my friends where they actually put 2 days on my FMM. My Friend was put in Jail, he was from Germany. And The German government contacted the Mexican Government and that practice has been abolished. 180 days will be honored and is the standard.
@@angelitospeludos3983 I go into Mexico anytime I want and come out anytime I want. Half of the time I don't even show my passport I just tell him I forgot to bring it with me and they just say well next time make sure you bring it with you
Since your video was so helpful to me in my journey of obtaining residency, I thought I would share the timing I experienced with you and your viewers:
6/1/2023 requested appointment at the Orlando consulate to receive a permanent residency visa (appointment was given for three weeks later)
6/21 granted permanent residency visa (I’m 60 and qualified based on retirement savings)
7/3 waited in line at Playa del Carmen INM office to have an appointment scheduled (appointment was given for 4 days later)
7/7 received permanent resident card at Playa (a form cover letter requesting canje was requested, and signature on a privacy notice; proof of address and photo was not required; my visa indicated canje, but my FMM didn’t indicate canje, but they were able to correct at the Playa office w/o going back to the airport; credit card was accepted and biometrics obtained and card issued same day)
7/8 got in virtual waiting line for RFC at the Playa SAT office (#604 in the line)
7/15 reached the front of the line, and via email was given an appointment about 6 weeks away. (only given 24 hours to accept appointment time)
Being 60 may have qualified me for an exception to having to get in the virtual line, but was told by a PDC SAT rep that the “Adultos Mayores” exception requires the applicant to be 65; this seems to vary by office.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding my experience.
Gabriella and her team are great! She helped us receive our temporary residency.
that's great to know!! great and important step!
How do i get a hold of her...i would love to come visit and find rental place
Another great vlog. Just for info, I was able to obtain my permanent residency visa this past February, at the McAllen consulate, showing I met the financial requirements with my pension at the age of 46.
I have done the 180 Days for years leaving briefly then coming back without any problem, through Tijuana.
This was wonderful! Thanks ladies!!!
glad you found it helpful! best of luck with your research :)
We completed the first part of our TR in Omaha Consulate. In and out in 2 hours with the visa. We had to make an appointment.
awesome!!
She is leaving out something very important for people that receive monthly Social Security checks. Basically, if you receive Social Security checks on a monthly basis, you do not need to meet these minimum monthly income levels. Being on Social Security, no matter what the amount is enough to get temporary or permanent residency quite a few of my friends, live in Mexico, and qualified just on their small Social Security pensions.
She sounds very informative and knowledgeable which is great for non Mexican!!!!!
I had a really bad experience in the NYC Mexico consulate a few days ago. I recommend avoiding them if possible. I tried to schedule an appt with Miami and they told me they only serve US citizens from the southern half of Florida. Then I tried to make new appointments at Philly, Boston, & NYC and I was told that they have temporarily suspended processing services of foreign temp visas due to the high influx of Mexican Nationals who need to get official documents to meet a new U.S. govt requirement. Mexican Nationals are prioritized over foreign visa applications. Would love to know if anyone else has heard this. I was told this on May 23, 2023.
Yeah, I was denied a Visa in California. They said they're only approving retired people. No more tempory work remote visas because too many gringos are fuking things up for locals.
Hi Gabrielle! Hi Risa! Hey G I still owe you a taco or two or three...Thanks again for your help and I hope life is treating you well. Loving my new life style in Ensenada! OOXX
yay!! that is so awesome!! :)
In McAllen it was $1500+ for economic solvency, They don't go on mw, They use UMa
Hi there…did you go through the process for temporary residence? If so, how easy/hard was the process and time frame? Thx
So helpful and informative! Thanks
I seem to be missing something basic. To show financial solvency via investments, consulates say they will accept statements stamped by the bank or brokerage firm in place of originals for those of us who have gone paperless. However, my bank and brokerage firm have no idea what they are talking about; they do not offer this “stamp” service. Yet people are managing to get visas this way. What am I missing here? What do people who have gone paperless take to their interview in place of originals and statements with these mysterious stamps?
Wrong again, I payed for and received 3 years temporary resident visa without leaving Mexico. Did not have to show income. This was after my tourist visa expired. You are only giving out partial information.
Santa Ana consulate isnt issuing temp visas now, no matter what qualifications you have. Also, 401ks or other investments dont count, it must be cash. And, they don't accept photocopies, so if you're doing online banking don't bother. Printing electronic statements don't count.
I’m 74 and retired. My brother has property in Carambuche, Baja. My SSI is only $2000 per month, so I won’t qualify financially. I guess I have to be on a tourist visa and leave every 6 months and return. I wanted assisted living because it’s affordable there. I’m physically challenged, but it becomes hard to leave and return every six months. What would you suggest? Duane
Temporary or Permanent Resident visas?
@@mjulianlee both, I don’t qualify for either!
Could I get some information on process what do I need to do permanent residency
If you get the temp residency. Do you need to stay in Mexico more than 3 months when it is time to get the perm. residentcy.? What form do I use if I am married to a Mexican man?
How to renew two year temp residency received under amnesty in Baja when person cannot return to Baja in time to renew due to medical/surgery in US???
I have noticed each Mexican Consulate can have conflicting information. In one spot it says minimum of X $’s per month of income. Then in another place it says you also need to maintain that same minimum X $ amount per month as a closing balance. That doesn’t make sense! (For example I have deposits of $4,000 per month for the past 6 month but my closing balance for one or two months is below the $3,000.) so what is it - a minimum deposit of $3,000 per month or a minimum closing balance of $3,000 each month or both?)
Hope I explained that correctly.
Why they don’t allow business account to prove income if I am solo owner????
Thank you for your video. I don't utilize FB, does Gabriella have an email or other contact? Appreciate it!
email me (Risa) at hello [at] dreamretirementinmexico.com and i will put you in touch with her. :)
so short-term airBnB is not popular in Mexico?
they are available.
The top third of US cities get the same weather as most Canadian cities in the winter but don't have the unbearable heat of the bottom third of US cities in the summer. It's a tradeoff.
agreed. most countries have one 'bad weather' season...it's just up to you which one you can tolerate more -- too hot or too cold... :)
FYI, fb does not connect to Dr G for me
strange...i just clicked the link and it worked for me just now...perhaps try again?
CURP: Clave Única de Registro de la Población. One registration number of the population registry.
Question: If you're 55yrs old and retired and meet the economic solvency but get denied PR at one consulate. Can you try to apply at a different consulate in a different city but same state? Very helpful video!😬
yes I believe you can. But I will ask!
Did you mean to say those amounts were the top limit? Because my consulate only requires $43,218 in investment income for 12 months and $2,594 for pension income monthly for 6 months. Please advise?
We got our Temporary Residency in January in mexico City. However we need to renew in Guadalajara and change our address. We really need help getting an appointment in the first 2 weeks because of the offices being closed for 2 weeks. We live in the states but own a home in Cajititlan. Do you have any contacts in Guadalajara? Thanks much.
Hi Gabriella, I would like to obtain permanent residency in Mexico. I meet the monetary savings requirement but I am only 44 years old and don't have a pension or social security. What is my best path to permanent residency ?
Miss Gabriela I am a senior lady who would like to relocate to Mexico. My only income is Social Security (1200)but my son who is in the medical field here in Los Angeles has a high income and is willing to help me financially. My question is: Can my son be my financial sponsor so I can meet solvency? Please help me. I am the only one relocating to Mexico. Thank you. I am not in FaceBook so I will me hoping you can answer me here. Thank you so much.
I dont understand. I enter Mexico one every month or two & they never stamp my visa.Calif across the border & right back again
You are supposed to get an FMM when you cross the border. They don't really check though.
I am 73 years old I'm on social security and double amputee
Has anyone had experience with the Detroit Michigan consulate?
Hi I can connect with you to apply for temporary residency I am a USA citizen but live in Baja California
If i own a house in the US and use it as a rental and get a certain amount if $ every month, does that work for temp residency?
Can I get The temporary residency on two thousand dollars a month
As a retiree with sufficient income for permanent residency, do I need to have a Mexican residency address?
Are you looking to obtain permanent or temporary residency in Mexico? What has your experience been?
I am in the process at montreal.
My husband and I completed the first part at the Phx Mexican consulate in Feb and finished the second part two weeks ago in Queretaro with a facilitator. We already had a trip scheduled for Queretaro for months before we decided to apply in Phx.
He’s 62, retired and received permanent and I’m 56, still working and received temporary. The Phx consulate was clear that you needed to be retirement age (60+) in order to receive permanent.
Both aspects were easy and I wasted a lot of worry for nothing. I have less than 11 months to renew my temporary for three more years.
We LOVE your channel!
I was told if I'm 65 or older, and had social security coming in, I did not have to show economic solvency, being retired, is This true?
She's wrong on social security retirement economic solvency of $5000 I was told All You had to do is show your social security letter, there is no economic solvency amount for a retiree of 65 years old!
Those with Panamanian permanent residency must visit the country at least every 2 years, and should stay in the country for more than 24 hours (connecting flights are not considered a visit). Otherwise, their permanent residency may be suspended.
Hola!
Got my temporary residence card 2 weeks ago in P.V. 🥳
First applied at the Toronto Mexican consulate in February.
Headed down last month to finish the process, got the card in hand that day!
Now back in Toronto emptying the house and putting up for sell!
Hopefully I will be down in P.V. this fall living the dream! 🎉🇨🇦🇲🇽
Viva la Mexico!
After watching a lot of videos on Mexican Residency, I think it's not really worth the trouble, the hassle and the expense. I probably just want to be a 'perpetual tourist' at this time and just going to the condo I bought and paid off in Cabo, without the need for "residency." ...
Furthermore, having a Mexican Residency stamped on my US passport might invite problems by US immigration since I was not born in the USA (but in Canada). I just do not want my US citizenship to be "questioned" by US immigration.
A single American retiree on Social Security needs at LEAST $5,000/US$ a MONTH to get temporary residency???? SERIOUSLY??? Are you positive??
NOT many Americans make that much on SS.
Do I need a passport to apply for temporary Visa
Absolutely. You need a passport just to travel outside of the country, and to enter Mexico.
In another word not any can have the permanent residence in Mexico. Even if you have the money
Why is it that these so called experts only ever talk about the usa and canada. There are many other consulates worldwide, why not do your diligent research and include those also. Very little substance or real research in this vid, very disappointed.
sorry to hear that. yes that is correct. It's simply because the majority of the people moving to Mexico are Americans and Canadians. No disrespect to other countries. Great note and will look to do that for another video.
@@dreamretirementinmexico 🤔 quite irritating but most probably you are referring to USAmericans calling them „Americans“ although Mexicans and all those people living south are Americans as well.
Thanks for teaching us through your videos those cities/regions of „expat communities“ to be avoided 😉 When moving from Europe to Mexico it’s been to live the Mexican life here - not the USAmerican (hardly any Spanish speaking) taking over 😜 Didn’t know before that some areas in Mexico are converted already into “cheaper versions of California/Florida” with a USD driven market pushing out the Mexican population because they can’t afford to pay rents there anymore. >>We (over)pay because we can as it’s still cheap compared to “home”.
Why don’t you tell people how to get your temporary resident visa when your tourist visa expires while in Mexico without leaving, no income requirement. I actually did it in Leon without an attorney, easy!
I want to meet her. I want to do all those things 😊
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Miss Gabriela I also have approximately 60 Thousands saved.
Do you know that you must have a law degree to make these efforts? otherwise you are committing a crime in Mexico called "usurpation of functions"
That happened to me and a few of my friends where they actually put 2 days on my FMM. My Friend was put in Jail, he was from Germany. And The German government contacted the Mexican Government and that practice has been abolished. 180 days will be honored and is the standard.
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Not in mexico , they said in mexico eat cats food, why you wants to live in México then.
Not in mexico , they said in mexico eat cats food, why you wants to live in México then.
@@angelitospeludos3983 I go into Mexico anytime I want and come out anytime I want. Half of the time I don't even show my passport I just tell him I forgot to bring it with me and they just say well next time make sure you bring it with you