What the CURP is, how foreign residents get one, how to download the official PDF, what the new biometric CURP means for expats in 2026, and how to fix name errors before they block your bank, RFC, or IMSS enrollment. From a Guanajuato resident who has lived the paperwork since 2018.

The full 2026 sequence for Americans: consulate appointment, resident visa, canje at INM within 30 days, biometric CURP, RFC, and a Mexican bank account. Costs, timelines, and the mistakes that force people to start over.

The exact 2026 income and savings thresholds for Mexican temporary and permanent residency in pesos and dollars, a side-by-side comparison, and a decision table that matches your situation to the right visa. From a Guanajuato resident who has walked many people through it.

What it costs to ship household goods to Mexico in 2026, how the duty free menaje de casa works, container and freight prices, the paperwork, the mistakes that trigger taxes, and when selling everything and buying locally beats shipping. From a Guanajuato resident who has helped many people plan the move.