Moving to Mexico as an American — Everything You Need
An estimated 1.5–1.6 million Americans live in Mexico (U.S. State Department), the largest U.S. expat population abroad — Mexican census figures are lower at around 800,000. Whether you’re retiring, working remotely, or starting fresh, we cover every step: visas, taxes, healthcare, cities, and the FATCA banking realities U.S. citizens face.
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The numbers tell the story. Mexico is the world’s #1 destination for American expats.
Americans in Mexico (U.S. State Dept est.)
Couple retirement budget, mid-cost cities
Consulate to physical TRV card
Standard route to Mexican citizenship
What You’ll Find Here
Mexico-specific content written for U.S. citizens. Every guide accounts for FEIE, FBAR, FATCA, and the U.S.-Mexico tax treaty.
Visas
Taxes
Cities
- San Miguel de Allende
- Mérida (Yucatán)
- Lake Chapala / Ajijic
- Puerto Vallarta
- CDMX + Baja
Healthcare + Banking
- IMSS voluntary enrollment + IMSS-Bienestar (public, replaced INSABI in 2023)
- Private insurance options
- FATCA-friendly Mexican banks
- Schwab International for USD
- Medical tourism reality
Need professional help?
When you’re ready for a lawyer, accountant, insurance broker, or banking partner, we recommend vetted professionals who specialize in Americans moving to Mexico. Editorial recommendations only — Moveinmexico is not a law firm or financial advisor.
Immigration lawyer
TRV/PRV filings, INM appointments, consulate prep.
Cross-border tax CPA
U.S.–Mexico tax planning. FBAR, FATCA, FEIE, RFC.
Health insurance
Visa-compliant plans, IMSS bridge, family coverage.
Money & banking
FATCA-friendly Mexican banks, multi-currency, USD transfers.
Part of the Settleguru Network
Moveinmexico is the Mexico deep-dive in the Settleguru network, founded by Bruno Bianchi — creator of Spainguru.es (2,500+ articles, 17K monthly readers).