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What You Need to Know About the Mexico City Immigration Office

What do you need to know about the Mexico City immigration office? Mexico City (also CDMX, or Ciudad de Mexico in Spanish) is a popular destination for immigrants, especially digital nomads and remote workers. It has world-class facilities, yet a lower cost of living than other comparable North American cities.… Read More

Interface of MiConsulado portal to book Mexican consulate appointments

Tips on Booking a Mexican Consulate Appointment, and More

Booking a Mexican consulate appointment is usually the first, and one of the most important steps on the residency journey. It is not always a straightforward process.  Depending on the consulate you use, availability and process for booking appointments varies. The conditions for residency may also vary according to immigration… Read More

How to Get a Mexican Driver’s Licence

Are you a Mexican national, or temporary or permanent resident in Mexico? If so, you may be entitled to get a Mexican driver’s licence. In this article, we outline the general requirements in Playa del Carmen to get a Mexican driver’s licence for the first time. Therefore, do check with… Read More

Is Same-Sex Marriage Legal in Mexico and Recognized for Immigration?

Is same-sex marriage legal in Mexico, and recognized for immigration in all states?  Many of our clients from the gay community ask us when applying for residency in Mexico: Is same-sex marriage legal in Mexico? Is it recognized for the purposes of residency?  The answer is YES! Mexico City was… Read More

Beach scene Playa del Carmen

Location Location: Should You Move to Playa del Carmen?

Once a fishing village with dirt roads and a few palapa beach bars, Playa del Carmen is now a major worldwide destination for tourism and immigration. Many immigrants from the USA or Canada choose Playa del Carmen as their new home. What makes this Riviera Maya destination so attractive –… Read More