My Mexico Move Master Guide: The Complete Relocation Reference

8 years of guiding 2,000+ expats to Mexico, condensed into one authoritative 30-page reference.

Paul moved to Guanajuato in 2018, became a Permanent Resident in 2022, and has personally guided more than 2,000 people through every stage of Mexico relocation. This is his complete operational knowledge base — written for people who want to execute, not just explore.

25 Sections. 30 Pages. Every Stage Covered.

• Is Mexico Right for You? — the honest 10-factor assessment, not a sales pitch
• City Selection Framework — the 5 variables that actually drive the right city choice for your situation
• 2026 Visa & Immigration — including the minimum-wage threshold shift at most US consulates
• Income Documentation — by source: employment, Social Security, pension, investments, self-employed
• The Canje — the 30-day window most guides get wrong; step by step with 2026 fees
• Banking Setup — Schwab + Wise + BBVA and why this three-account system saves ~$1,000+/year
• IMSS Healthcare — enrollment, 2026 age-based premiums ($395–985 USD/year), the 12-month strategy
• Apartment Hunting — the 3 channels, what to verify before signing, the CFE clause to demand
• The CFE DAC Trap — the electricity rate tier that creates $2,000–5,000 MXN surprise bills
• Spanish Learning Path — the practical sequence Paul used, from zero to confident in 3 years
• Safety — city-by-city honest assessment using INEGI data, not media narrative
• Mexican Culture — what nobody tells you: time, WhatsApp, directness, relationships, noise
• Pets, Vehicles, Household Goods — the Menaje de Casa, SENASICA requirements, import logistics
• Permanent Residency — the 4-year path and what the application actually looks like
• Emergency Contacts & Glossary — the 40+ Spanish/Mexican terms you need to know

Includes free updates. This is a living document — reply to your order email when anything changes and I'll send you the current edition.