Health Insurance

International Insurance Plans
for Foreigners in Mexico
By Tony Hamrick © Tony Hamrick 2007

It is advisable to have international health insurance while traveling or living as an expatriate. Having an international health plan gives a person, family or group a variety of choices when it comes to health care. For example, a person covered by such a plan can choose a private hospital or any approved physician for their care. (more…)

Countdown to moving day

How to prepare for your move to Mexico

MOVING DAY
The big day is getting closer! Before you leave, many things need taking care of. You’re worried about forgetting something? Well, Don’t worry! For your serenity and peace of mind, here is a detailed checklist. This checklist will help you plan all that you need to take care of whilst preparing your departure (more…)

Manzanillo: still a perfect 10
Despite its brush with fame, Manzanillo remains one of Mexico’s quieter resorts

Monica Zurowski
Calgary Herald

It took the budding and beautiful Bo Derek, cornrow braids flying behind her, to put Manzanillo on the map. The year was 1979. A romantic comedy called 10, starring Derek and Dudley Moore, became one of the year’s biggest movies. In the film, the middle-aged Moore becomes obsessed with Derek and follows her to a tropical paradise. (more…)

Currently it is possible to legalize some vehicles brought into Mexico. We have outlined a few of the benefits, procedures and costs here to simplify your decision-making process and determine whether this is for you and what questions you need to ask. (more…)

See our sections about the will and testament for details on that matter. Here we will discuss the living will. We use the term living will but the document is sometimes also known as a medical proxy and also goes by other terms. Do you need one while living in Mexico? In a word, definitely. (more…)

For people that are going to be in Mexico part of the year or all of the year, those that are buying property or doing any business in Mexico, or those bringing a vehicle into the country, really anyone living in Mexico (including Mexicans), it is indispensable to have a will in Mexico. (more…)

The Population Registry Unique Code (Spanish: Clave Única de Registro de Población) or CURP is a unique identity code for both citizens and residents of Mexico. Each CURP code is a unique, alphanumeric 18-character string intended to prevent duplicate entries.

Typically you get one for the first time when you obtain your FM3. You need it to get your social security card, your driver’s license, getting your FM2 or citizenship (naturalization), for buying a vehicle or home, opening a bank account and for most other legal and tax business in Mexico. (more…)

We have assembled our favourite links, tools and trip recommendations for you before you begin your journey in and around Mexico. Beyond the obvious (know your route and get your maps in order, update the GPS, etc.), here are a few things you may not have considered. (more…)

Investment Incentives

The government of Colima, through various ministries and agencies, offers support and incentives for already established businesses or for companies seeking to locate in the state. These incentives are contained in the Economic Development Law, and consist of the following: (more…)