They can raise it for expats already living there?

@@debraemilligan Once you have residency you don't have to worry about future increases

@@TangerineTravels I have a residente temporal.It expires in 18 months and i'm supposed to transition automatically to residente permanente.However,if they ask if i meet the new financial requirements for the permanent visa i'll be screwed.Will they ask me for 6 months of financial statements?

@@darrellknox9581 They will probably ask your for bank statements but I've never heard about anyone getting denied a renewal or an upgrade to permanent once they already have residency

@@k_and_m8745 Based on the comments, it seems your right about the recent change to 1275 for the retiree visa. Also, they have a new digital nomad visa that's pretty appealing! Thanks for the info about the renewal options for the tourist visa!

Tell me Eduardo how does drastically increasing the dollar requirements to expat to Mexico helps the locals??

@@kellyname5733You're right. I've been coming to surf and camp in Mexico for over 40 years. I liked it when it was more for the rugged type of traveler. When you knew where everything wasn't going to be easy getting there. They made some parts of Mexico too comfortable for usually picky, wealthier people who didn't come for any of the culture but came to mingle only with their type. Heard that's happening in Lake Chapala, they've made it so the locals can't afford to live in town anymore and some are even demanding the vendors to start speaking English! Saying that, I still think I should be able to get residency with over 12 times the minimum wage, or at least a guarantee of being able to stay for a full 180 days. I know the villages I stay in are always happy to see me!

The foreigners buying that land will still qualify and still buy, most never become residents.

@@kellyname5733 this doesn't make any sense

Just like the US is being bought up by foreign investors.

yup and it's minimum wage gone up to alot which affects the price raises so not surprising

Natalie, I can explore the world for years and I don t see it all

@@robertvictor3237 Can you explain this in more detail?

@@moreno-lh7ys Spoken like a true Mexicana! Sweet! Not all humans are deep like you are. Perfectly said. 🤗😁

@@moreno-lh7ys 🙏🏻

Great comment

I Most def agree 👍🏽 great direction for the channel, valuable insights

You heard correctly. Portugal is incredibly busy! It is the most popular among digital nomads. Maaaany are buying properties, so there is more restrictions now.

I just returned from Costa Rica. Better have some deep, deep pockets, if you're considering there...And, you can certainly count on the prices increasing...

thank you for being so understanding, you are the type of people we like having in mexico

If we could afford to go visit the world then maybe we would find somewhere else. I want the Mexican culture I grew up with living in the Hispanic area in Las Vegas NV.. the year round climate.. and still be close to the USA for family . I hardly think what I make is ease of entry! Where we are in the USA, housing went from 500 a month to 1500 for the same neighborhood. Same house.

@@kellyname5733 Maybe because they don't want foreigners to treat their nation as a big retirement home.

@@kellyname5733 a police officer make no more than 600 a month....

@@mikelbrenn111 Keep in mind Mikel that American tourists/expats spend 24 Billion in Mexico each year. Every country wants 24 Billion to flow into their country.

@@MrSgtau *vomit* such an ironic statement, and if you made it here in the USA about the lovely south of the border "immigrants", you would be immediately roasted for racism.

@@Skiis44 We, as potential shopping mexican tourists, prefer to go to Europe because we are more concerned of the massive shootings perpetrated by insane idiots in your country 🙄🙄🙄 What a coincidence!

@@karlvaneyck You don't have many massive shootings but crime and homelessness have definitely increased here. I haven't travelled anywhere outside the USA recently due to Covid. Hopefully that will be over soon.

We found that the people of Panama are not as happy as Mexicans

@@Cwra1smith No really is only the beginning for agenda 21, you will owe nothing and be happy.

Great comment, so ironic right?

As Mexico floods the United States with it's worst.

@@leeread6757 we're not that bad are we?

@@fernandosoto5824 right? Mexican ex pats living in the United States have a much harder path to legal residency. Can I call us ex pats, or are we immigrants because we're brown? 🤔

@@marcoarreola9058 Exactly that is why I think the focus of this video is unfair specially considering that a good percentage of their audience is Mexican, you have to analyze the subject from different angles.

I'd say yes, and in some instances it was abused as usually happens in diferent levels and aspects in life so now everyone pays

minimum wage in the last year gone up alot which affects so this is not surprising at all just in 2022 ot increase 23 percent so no not surprising

@@benchoflemons398 LMAO, you’ve never been here. There’s tons of business run by wealthy foreigners.

He’s absolutely not an example of a grateful person.

Don't be so quick to blame former beneficiaries. Could be simple inflation, simple supply and demand realities. Could be nobody's "fault". Thise who don't really understand human nature, economic levers, or how things work are always looking for scapegoats who supposedly "caused" others to become harsher with them.

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Nope sorry to inform the us of a but 1. Mexicos president is already almost done with Mexicos biggest refinery that will supply EVERY mexican with more than enough & affordable prices even enough to export millions of barrel to other countries. 2. he is making a train to connect 5 states to allow the people for faster travel to the city for work and faster travel for security and public benefit 3. (Panama HAD the only canal in NA)a canal in mexico is being made and should be done sooner than later w mexicans desperate to rebuild quickly it will alow for asian trade specifically china who the usa doesn’t want to do business with 🤣 4. THIS year the miltary is cracking down on cartels more than ever and obrador is planning to take all the money that the goverments robbed from the people as they are traitors to the country In the end idk why you mad mexico is finally tired of being shit on by the usa because hispanics have been doing bad because USA wants weak neighbors so they’re not a risk 🤡

They are MIGRATING to USA the border is open to all invaders

You are so right, but now I'm so sad about the new changes that make me unqualified for retirement visa and let me tell you this: I love México but sadly is not for me now.

Yes mi Mexico es lo mejor que todos, but sad to say with alot of changes Mexico made people will be looking for the next cheap and easy country.. this move might have been good in some ways but it may end up hurting Mexico in the end!

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@@raquelhernandez1209 though so many baby boomers are near/at retirement age, Mexico may not see much of a dip in immigration overall.

Changing for good how so? I mean, more complicated immigration law it's still the same.

Well, I hope people think twice, mexico has its own rules and many cartels run the place.

It's a bit weird to see people reacting this way when for someone like me, young woman with a college degree, no kids/single, okayish English would take me thousands of dollars and 40! years until i get a green card/US citizenship. But I get it, they're not used to meet a lot of requirements, that's why I don't take it personally, I don't think we Mexicans should take it personally, his channel's main audience is American/Canadians so it only makes sense Jordan is talking to them, not us :)

Yes, I do think that. I estimate that these changes will force 500,000 Americans and Canadians to choose other countries instead of Mexico. Conservatively, the average of whom would be spending $1,500 USD/month in Mexico. That's about $9,000,000,000 USD in economic activity every year. From that, the Mexican government will collect about $2,700,000,000 in taxes. The remaining $6,300,000,000 will be spent back into the economy generating that much more economic activity plus another $2,000,000,000 in taxes. The remaining $4,000,000,000 will be spent back into the economy, generating another $1,200,000,000 of taxes and so on until the government has collected the full amount in taxes. So, because of these changes, every year Mexico will be losing 10s of billions of dollars in economic activity and billions of dollars in tax revenue. Maybe Mexico doesn't need several billion dollars a year, but it sure doesn't hurt.

@@TangerineTravels May I ask where you get your numbers from? 500k USA and Canadians wanting to move here? In what period of time? According to wikipedia there are around 800k Americans and just 13k Canadians living in Mexico, and surely it took a lot of years to grow to that number, decades most likely. I don't think we will be losing billions from expats not living here, surely you know our first source of income is what our own expats send from the USA to their families here, and that is 4.4 billions USD, according to the government. I too understand how youtube works and the need for catchy titles, and to be honest, I think anyone wanting to come here should do their own research and contact a good lawyer.

​@@TangerineTravels Jordan, thanks for replying I really find hard to believe that we are talking about 500k I think the last statistics that I found indicate that around a million US citizens have permanent residence status and the number of Canadians is really low, between 15 and 18k, 500k is the half of the permanent residents but let's say that your number is right and I do believe your other estimations are correct because all that come from your experience living here, to me what matters the most is how many of those 500k really wanted to move from a temporary status to a permanent one because we have been listening for years that many temporary residents were constantly violating the temporary visa of 180 days, if my memory is not failing the fee for exceeding the 180 days was really low so nobody really considering important to left the country on time so I want to believe the new regulations are only temporary to discourage all the travelers that were not following the rules, changes not necessarily have to be permanent, just let me clarify something because one time I left a comment in one of your previous videos and everything went totally out of control, last time I checked my comment had hundreds of replies many of them completely negative and my replies come with a total respect to you as a person, this is not US vs Mexico or US citizen vs Mexican citizen is just an opinion we are not fighting here, take care!

Agree with you 100%. We toured Belize, Panama, Costa Rica and all of them have pros and cons, but if you look beyond visas and consider actual internet reliability, food costs, medical care, and bank account access and reporting, you get the picture that Mexico may still be best option.

@@jmaatgreen7894 We've had fabulous medical care in Mexico. Another advantage is that we're just over half an hour to Guadalajara airport - so easy to go back to visit family in Canada. We've lived here almost 17 years and love it.

Thank you !!!! He missed alot in this video glad I'm not the only who thought that

Andres I agree. They could be cutting off billions of expat $$.

correct, he went for the "Click bait" and doesn't understand that this isnt the way to earn trust in his videos. I hated the title.

Look up the UMA. It's basically a law that was passed in 2016 to keep Government fees low. It's the law and is used for Governmental processes in Mexico, but was never applied to the Economic Solvency requirements like it should have been when the law was passed. Since 2016 "They" keep saying they are going to change it.

Exactly! it only "shoots itself on the foot" when the people who exploits the system finally stops benefitting from it.

Russia is just putting an end to war thats been happening on their border past 8 years, which should hopefully make all European nations, more secure,,

Luis, I almost swallowed my chaw when I saw your comment about free university! Really? How do they prevent large numbers of, say Chinese for example, from just arriving to study. You may not may not know that Cambodia has been overrun by the Chinese in recent years...

Yes, potential conflict in Eastern Europe does concern me. I'd be hesitant to relocate there long term. This was true even before the current Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Make no mistake. If Putin is successful in Ukraine,he’s going after Georgia. His words.

@@debbie4938 I've wondered about that very thing.

I think Georgia borders Russia. Maybe you can bring a helmet with you.

Don't be afraid of the Russians. As long a country is not killing Russian people in their country like Ukraine does in the Donbas erea, or a danger American Cat4 Biolab build next to the Russian border that leaks Smallpox virusses, like Ukraine does, the Russians are oké. Ukraine was warned several times....

@@pluisnonplux9728 I don’t think anyone is afraid of the Russian army now. Putin has shown the world how weak it is.

I think the big difference is going that ONLY people with lots of money will be getting residency. They will continue to drive prices up.

I was wondering about that. How to balance opportunities for locals versus attracting foriegners who will spend cash at local businesses. Many big US cities are struggling with similar issues at gentrification sweeps through what had been working class areas pricing out people who've lived in areas for decades, generations even.

I don't mind paying my fair share to live there. It's climate I'm looking for and the culture and food.. but I can't afford to live in my own country with the crazy cost of Healthcare and the winters here are killing me

@@sdrockrgirl My sister was early retired years ago from a large corp. She decided to keep the same coverage her job had offered. Job paid the first year. Cost her about $1k/month after that. This was a solid but not amazing plan. She's over 65 now so she has much cheaper coverage but still! I'm hoping to avoid that entirely by leaving the US. I don't want to throw away tens of thousands on medical coverage in order to retire here before age 65..

@Viqui Aye thing is this.. I make more than what is considered the top 1 percent in mexico.. but.. they want you to make even more than what I make to get residency. Doent mexico understand people like me want a great climate and would rather spend all of our money there? You would thing that people who seriously want to be there and are learning the language and make decent money would be accepted.

Is that even possible no

Now?

I went to Albania with my friend two and half years ago, as two females…i was a bit worried, when we went in a private car, not knowing the person, to see the sites, the Blue Eye, and the lookout view of the ocean. The driver went out of his way to look after us. The people are so friendly and helpful. You will love it there.

Croatia has its affordable spots too.

Albania is a wonderful country. Tirana and the coast made for a fun trip.

I had a good experience with albania too

How easy is it to get around with English (or French)? I speak a good chunk of French and a small amount of Spanish which I'm working on, but Albania is a whole other language, sharing absolutely nothing with any other Romance Languages

From América what you mean Argentina , Chile, Colombia ,Perú, Paraguay, Uruguay, Ecuador, Venezuela, etc, etc,etc,

I am still amazed that the requirements and documentation can vary from embassy to embassy. That's just wild to me.

@@venanciobernabe7334 Ya sabes que los norteamericanos le dicen a su país America, no te hagas

@@venanciobernabe7334 No. In English speaking nations we do not teach that there is one continent; we are taught that north and South America are two separate continents. Therefore, we speak of the Americas when speaking of this hemisphere as a whole.

@Susan Elliott Eleven years? And haven't learned much about geography in Mexico haven't you? America vs USA? un niño de segundo grado te ayudaría a entenderlo un poco mejor... eleven years 🙄😒!!

Toi close to Russia for my liking.

@@catherinemelnyk That’s understandable it’s probably cold too.

@@donald8354 Considering Russia had a brief invasion into Georgia and the same nut is still at the helm, why take a chance?

Thank you YF Khan! I will check it out. I think like there is a right fit for everyone. I am grateful that you shared this information and perspective on Panama.

People have said it has a good nightlife for those who like to party.

I'm in the exact same boat. The hell with Mexico. Who wants to live where they're not wanted or welcome?!

@@user-tm1oy6ck4t not me!

@@user-tm1oy6ck4t Nobody said you are not welcome. Mexico is using a law that passed in 2016 using the La Unidad de Medida y Actualizacion (UMA). The daily minimum wage increased in Jan 2022. That is the formula for solvency in deciding the requirements. It is perfectly legal. I know nobody likes it, me included but that is the way it is for now. Mexico could change it, so stay tuned.

I like Turkey, but to be fair, my wife is from Turkey and she has some real estate there where I can hang out. Still I won't permanently leave the US.

Montañita Ecuador is a nice little beach town. Check it out.👍

You may want to reconsider, considering the conflicts with Russia. It's a hot zone right now. Just give it some thought after extensive research. ❤️

@@Byron4RollTide Will do!

@@JimDodahday Yes, indeedy.

Gregg too much turmoil in that region and Russia has already tried to invade Georgia before.

I see both sides of this argument. Culture and language is important. I also see that many people outside of Mexico are looking for a more affordable living option. So I can see why that change has occurred.

Speak for yourself dude, been in GDL for 7 months mostly to saving money and hasn't lost charm at all. Stop being a Karen.

I don't know where you're getting cheap alcohol. It's more expensive here than it is in the States. And nobody is getting a "mansion" here on the cheap either.

Very true Portugal is one of the best places for Crypto investing / trading as well.

I had the pleasure of going to Portugal in 19 and fell in love with this beautiful humble country and people. We went to Lisbon, Porto and Lagos and yeah we were surprised on how affordable it is. It is more of a socialist country which explains the bureaucracy.

Jordan, very interesting and informative, but you need to improve on your geographic knowledge... Georgia is not in Eastern Europe, rather it is in Asia. Portugal sounds interesting, but I'm not sure that I could master basic Portuguese as I find the language much more difficult than Spanish and I haven't learned enough Spanish yet. Though, I like the idea of having access to the whole EU. Jordan, keep up the great content.

I keep hearing tons of buzz about Portugal. When I start hearing everyone on social media talking about it, that only means the cost of living will skyrocket soon as people start flooding in from expensive countries trying to find a cheap place with a high quality of life.

@@rainbowsquash673 We went in the fall and had nothing but straight sunshine except one day.

Am I allowed to have triple citizenship? 😅

Thanks for reconsidering. Sometimes it is best that life takes people to new place and new cultures. Visa requirements are really strict everywhere yet some have more open and easier access. Nothing in life can come easy.

My point exactly. Sometimes having a residency does not make sense when you consider all the hassle and expense.

24 Billion is spent in your country by American tourists/expats per year. Just about any country on the planet would love to have that money flowing through their country. And I'm sure the Mexican Govt. loves it too

Tourism is welcome, but migrants make life actually hard for people who actually was born and rised there. The price of rent in popular places all around the globe declined because of covid, but in mexico city, the prices actually rised because migrants are filling the holes that actual mexicans left, because they can pay it with their minimum salary. Try living here with the minimum salary here and it's hell, live with minimum salary from a developed country and you live like a king... and business people treat you like a king. I don't like feeling like a second-rate citizen in my own city, in my own town, when businesses give preferential tratment to migrants. I have a friend who lives in Cancún, and she told me this happened to her all the time over there, I thought it was unfair and annoying, but it was understandable because of the hefty tourism there, but that started to leak into cities, and that started to be problematic. So maybe the gov is into something for taking this measures.

@@kellyname5733 still doesnt cover the BS Mexico has had to deal with since 1848.

Thanks you, this guy clearly is just in it for the money. That’s why I love xyz, cyz, now. 🤦‍♀️ this guy in no doubt will move and I’m ok if he does. We don’t need greedy people like him. 80,000 especially from an American salary and economy can be more attainable since he is from that country but 80,000 to a resident and local is like 300,000 (this is not really but saying this in perception of it). Those people don’t sell tacos for 2 dollars because they think it’s cheap, they see it at that because many locals will think it’s a common range price. If someone were to say that fast food some meals are 11 dollars now, and say that’s cheap, most people will be surprised that you think that. Especially if you are paying for more than one person. I don’t know what rich country would think that but saying it in a perspective where our prices are low would be crazy.

@@minnie.-.l Minnie what is xyz & cyz?

Yeah, as an European citizen I can see that at the moment south America is more relaxed than Europe or the middle east... Unfortunately.

You’re absolutely right, and also one thing that some people don’t mention when analyzing locations is whether or not it is safe for LGBT people, which I am not convinced that Georgia is

Georgia is run by the Mafia. Clownish comment.

Agreed. Wayyyy too much ethnic conflict within and around Georgia. Also, Georgia has just 4% arable land (compared to 17% for US). Food scarcity will always be a problem. Hard no.

I’d hold off on being russias next door neighbor for a bit

it really depends on the city. Theft is big in Guayaquil, especially, if you are wearing jewelry or holding your $1,000 phone for all to see. Other cities like Cuenca are very safe.

@@karenga11 Love your comment! ❤❤

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@Tony Welcome to the Motherland! Always remember that even if you don't have Mexican citizenship you're ethnically still Mexican, so you are part of Mexico and Mexico is a part of you. ¡Saludos, raza!

@57' Classic No hables por todos los mexicanos. Además, ¿a qué lenguaje te refieres? El español solo es uno de los 68 lenguajes y 350 dialectos que actualmente se hablan en México. Te recuerdo que el español es un lenguaje extranjero tal cual lo es el inglés. You don’t speak for all the Mexicans. Besides, what language are you referring to? The Spanish is just one of the 68 and 350 dialects currently spoken in Mexico. You should remember that the Spanish is a foreign language just like English is.

@@EatBailaTravel Thank you will check it out. Might register my birth in Mexico because I hear it's a bit easier.

@@57Class I know the language 100% and can blend in just fine. I have passed by as a local numerous times by other locals. Spanish was my first language.