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Moving to Mexico isn’t just about booking a flight and packing a bag. Even if you’ve visited a dozen times, living here full-time comes with surprises that no guidebook can predict.

That’s why we created the Relocation Tips section: bite-sized, practical advice that helps you navigate visas, utilities, housing, local customs, and everyday life — without embarrassing yourself or breaking local rules.

Think of it as your cultural survival kit — plus a little humor to soften the shocks.

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Featured Relocation Tips

Visas & Residency

“How to get the right visa for your stay — and avoid paying penalties you didn’t know existed.”
Learn the difference between temporary and permanent residency, understand required documentation, and tips for smooth processing.

Housing & Rentals

“Avoid classic mistakes when signing a lease, paying deposits, or buying new construction.”
Includes what to watch for in contracts, dealing with multiple addresses, and navigating landlords who think paperwork is optional.

Utilities & Services

“Internet, electricity, water, and everything else you didn’t know had its own quirks.”
How to set up CFE, internet providers, and other essential services — plus tips for dealing with multiple addresses, billing oddities, and service calls.

Money & Banking

“How to pay, transfer, and manage pesos without stress.”
From opening local bank accounts to ATM tricks, tips on tipping etiquette, and avoiding currency headaches.

Local Life & Culture

“Simple ways to earn respect from locals — and avoid being that gringo.”
From greetings, time culture, and festivals, to everyday etiquette like using the trash bin for toilet paper — yes, really.

How to Use These Tips

• Read a post, bookmark it, and take notes — especially for housing, banking, and visas.

• Cross-reference with our Who Knew? series for cultural context and laughs.

• Share your favorite tips with friends who are also thinking of moving.

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