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@debraemilligan2 жыл бұрын
They can raise it for expats already living there?
@TangerineTravels2 жыл бұрын
@@debraemilligan Once you have residency you don't have to worry about future increases
@darrellknox95812 жыл бұрын
@@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?
@TangerineTravels2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@TangerineTravels2 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@EduardoHernandez-hx1lt2 жыл бұрын
Honestly i think this is a good step for Mexico and the people living there because most land is being bought up by foreigners. That causes the prices to rise for locals who make $100 per week maybe less
@kellyname57332 жыл бұрын
Tell me Eduardo how does drastically increasing the dollar requirements to expat to Mexico helps the locals??
@davidsebastianelli13262 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@TobyNomad2 жыл бұрын
The foreigners buying that land will still qualify and still buy, most never become residents.
@ardordeleon2 жыл бұрын
@@kellyname5733 this doesn't make any sense
@barbarahernandez47132 жыл бұрын
Just like the US is being bought up by foreign investors.
@marcoarreola90582 жыл бұрын
Mexico simply wants to make sure you're sending your best.😂
@fernandosoto58242 жыл бұрын
Great comment, so ironic right?
@leeread67572 жыл бұрын
As Mexico floods the United States with it's worst.
@marcoarreola90582 жыл бұрын
@@leeread6757 we're not that bad are we?
@marcoarreola90582 жыл бұрын
@@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? 🤔
@fernandosoto58242 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@ex-pat44832 жыл бұрын
As a "permanent resident" and home owner in Mexico I am happy that Mexico feels that their economy is strong enough to start being more selective regarding the financial security of potential residents. This action complements their already tough position on illegal aliens. I don't think "ease of entry" is the best criteria for somebody looking for a place to retire. Visit as many countries as you can, stay as long as you can, and learn as much as you can about them; then, make your decision.
@geevee95822 жыл бұрын
thank you for being so understanding, you are the type of people we like having in mexico
@sdrockrgirl2 жыл бұрын
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.
@mikelbrenn1112 жыл бұрын
@@kellyname5733 Maybe because they don't want foreigners to treat their nation as a big retirement home.
@raquelhernandez12092 жыл бұрын
@@kellyname5733 a police officer make no more than 600 a month....
@kellyname57332 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@WhySoLoud2 жыл бұрын
Jordan, I like what you're doing with your channel, (post break). Sometimes "we walked here, we ate that" is fine but solid info for the traveler helps so much more. It's nice to hear other travelers takes on places to investigate. Cheers.
@TobyNomad2 жыл бұрын
Great comment
@jp183752 жыл бұрын
I Most def agree 👍🏽 great direction for the channel, valuable insights
@NataliesPassport2 жыл бұрын
Mexico is really one of the most amazing countries!!! Not only is it huge, but there are sooo many different places! Beaches, mountains, deserts, jungles, volcanos - you can explore Mexico for years and still not see it all! 😍😍😍
@soullight29322 жыл бұрын
yup and it's minimum wage gone up to alot which affects the price raises so not surprising
@keepcreationprocess2 жыл бұрын
Natalie, I can explore the world for years and I don t see it all
@dontbanmebrodontbanme54032 жыл бұрын
@@robertvictor3237 Can you explain this in more detail?
@kirstinstrand62922 жыл бұрын
@@moreno-lh7ys Spoken like a true Mexicana! Sweet! Not all humans are deep like you are. Perfectly said. 🤗😁
@micheleparadis28082 жыл бұрын
@@moreno-lh7ys 🙏🏻
@juliehartzog50942 жыл бұрын
I live in Panama for eight years, boring compared to Mexico. Mexico is so much better.
@brianandlynphilippines2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@karlvaneyck2 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@Cwra1smith2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@susannejensen80872 жыл бұрын
We found that the people of Panama are not as happy as Mexicans
@lactusgalacto11742 жыл бұрын
@@Cwra1smith No really is only the beginning for agenda 21, you will owe nothing and be happy.
@icelanddeb2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have heard from friends who retired in Portugal that its getting more and more crowded on the Algarve and other spots on the coast. This is what always happens..places become popular and prices go up! Some places in costa rico as well. I think Mexico is doing the right thing for their people.
@Asuram232 жыл бұрын
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.
@libertyislandsecuritycontr55272 жыл бұрын
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...
@fernandosoto58242 жыл бұрын
Well to be honest I don't like the title of this video, "Mexico shoot it self in the foot", really? is that what you think? that Mexico is really losing an opportunity? I have nothing negative to say about the new regulations I think is something that concern to us in our country and shouldn't be a subject of judgement,, I bet most of your subscribers are Mexicans or at least 50/50, so to be fair why not a comparison between what it takes for a Mexican to get legal residence in USA, France, Germany, Italy, England or Spain? I want to believe that a person that really love Mexico as their new home will do the effort to get the residence if you want to go to a place just because its easier or you get a better bang for your buck I think the world is full of alternatives, I don't think that we are really "losing" an opportunity, Mexico will stay open to anybody that want to come here and be part of our culture and impact in a positive way to our economy and society.
@bunnybunnyyx2 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@TangerineTravels2 жыл бұрын
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.
@GerryBlue2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@fernandosoto58242 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@PlanFree2 жыл бұрын
Mexico has been an incredibly welcoming, open country for a long, long time. Was it taken for granted?
@maremagnus2 жыл бұрын
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
@soullight29322 жыл бұрын
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
@ddmddmd2 жыл бұрын
@@benchoflemons398 LMAO, you’ve never been here. There’s tons of business run by wealthy foreigners.
@7919AEM2 жыл бұрын
He’s absolutely not an example of a grateful person.
@charwest94492 жыл бұрын
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.
@AHPSC2 жыл бұрын
It's not a permanent measure. We all know all countries modify their migration laws as they see fit. This temporary measure is looking to weed out some bad apples, and at the same time, it will end up encouraging more people to seek Mexican citizenship. There is no law in North America prohibiting anyone from having two or three citizenships.
@AHPSC2 жыл бұрын
@@moreno-lh7ys Thank You, I've added your endorsement to the multiple others I've received.
@Eri5032 жыл бұрын
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 🤡
@lindamorgan267811 ай бұрын
They are MIGRATING to USA the border is open to all invaders
@jonnsancz7212 жыл бұрын
If expats found another country that they likes it, perfect, its ok. I'm sure Mexico still remains as a Wonderful place to live for everyone and forever. I'm very happy that in Mexico a lot of things are really changing for good.
@maryrosa61192 жыл бұрын
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.
@raquelhernandez12092 жыл бұрын
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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@fdm21552 жыл бұрын
@@raquelhernandez1209 though so many baby boomers are near/at retirement age, Mexico may not see much of a dip in immigration overall.
@AngelloDelNorte2 жыл бұрын
Changing for good how so? I mean, more complicated immigration law it's still the same.
@ladydeath73092 жыл бұрын
I think Mexico will continue to he attractive to people because of their infrastructure, closeness to USA and I think it's easier for folks from states etc to adjust to. It's really going to deter people who are too poor to afford residency and folks that were planning to stay long term on tourist visas.
@Joyjoy-ih1ie2 жыл бұрын
Well, I hope people think twice, mexico has its own rules and many cartels run the place.
@debbie49382 жыл бұрын
I went to Panama last year. I went with Panama Relocation Tours. We visited all areas. It will cost me more to live there than in the US unless I want to live in a shack. The only thing cheaper was local food. To anyone wanting to relocate there, you have to have a FBI background check. Any felonies and yes, that includes a DUI and even if it has be expunged. I do not have any felonies but, a lot of people spend a lot of money to rent or buy only to be struck down and loose everything. Better have a good attorney as well. I highly recommend the tour. They cover everything, hold your hand, and make sure you are not taken advantage of. I qualify for Mexico as well. I’m going on the Mexico Relocation Tour soon. Same people and I trust them. Follow both on you tube for a wealth of knowledge. Knowledge is power.
@jmaatgreen78942 жыл бұрын
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.
@sheilapoole82092 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@marc-xn8tu Жыл бұрын
I don’t think they have shot themselves in the foot. I think they’re tired of the riff-raf that were coming to Mexico for a cheap lifestyle (and cheap alcohol). One of the things I love about tangerine travels is that the channel was about culture, food, language, where as now your focus seems to moving more toward value for money, cheap finds, and how you can have a mansion in Mexico for the price of a shack in the USA. That should not be what promoting living in Mexico should be about or even be a focus. Moving to Mexico to save money will loose its charm within 6 months tops. Let’s focus on promoting Mexican culture rather than what a bargain it is!
@amiyrbarclift1640 Жыл бұрын
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.
@thinktankdonahue Жыл бұрын
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.
@josephsmith96111 ай бұрын
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.
@JuanCarlos490862 жыл бұрын
At this moment and for some time to come, I would not consider Georgia or any eastern European countries as a place to reside. One has to take into account the military conflict that is taking place in that part of the world. Georgia in particular already had confrontation with Russia some years ago. In fact, I would say the safer places to be in case of a world conflict would be Uruguay, southern Brazil, Chile and perhaps Argentina. As far as countries where obtaining a retirement visa is easier, Portugal is the one in western Europe. Now rents have gone up A LOT in Lisbon and Porto. Buying an apartment there is also super expensive, but there are other more affordable options in Portugal and it is a very safe country, as far as crime is concerned. In this part of the world, Panama is hot and humid all year and expensive as well. People depend on the automobile even in places like Panama City almost as much as in the US. Ecuador is a good option. Uruguay is the most expensive country in Latin-America, followed by Chile or perhaps they are tied. Argentina, on the other hand, is very cheap, but suffers from high inflation and other problems. It still offers good healthcare, and you could even attend the university there for free.
@wildman572 жыл бұрын
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,,
@jimmccann38562 жыл бұрын
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...
@fdm21552 жыл бұрын
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.
@debbie49382 жыл бұрын
Make no mistake. If Putin is successful in Ukraine,he’s going after Georgia. His words.
@kristybobby2 жыл бұрын
@@debbie4938 I've wondered about that very thing.
@EspookyTVibes2 жыл бұрын
NGL I’m happy Mexico is doing this , it’s getting too expensive for locals in some places like Oaxaca. The only thing that sucks is that a lot of locals also depend on these people to make a living , luckily Mexicans are resilient and always find a way 🤗💕
@viquiaye38782 жыл бұрын
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.
@fdm21552 жыл бұрын
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.
@sdrockrgirl2 жыл бұрын
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
@fdm21552 жыл бұрын
@@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..
@sdrockrgirl2 жыл бұрын
@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.
@andresmendezruiz2 жыл бұрын
Perhaps it would be worthwhile to add to your analysis the reasons why Mexico took these measures. It would be interesting. Without that context it is hard to know if Mexico shoot itself in the foot or not. Seems that Mexico wouldn't add these requirements if it did not think there were also some benefits of doing so. More context and a broader overview would make your video more interesting. Sure, I understand that you have a main target audience, i.e. Americans thinking about relocating abroad, but I am sure you could share a deeper perspective on the context given that you have spent so many years in Mexico now. This could be interesting to other smaller segments of you audience , e.g. me.
@brendalove12302 жыл бұрын
Thank you !!!! He missed alot in this video glad I'm not the only who thought that
@kellyname57332 жыл бұрын
Andres I agree. They could be cutting off billions of expat $$.
@fbnmndz2 жыл бұрын
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.
@davidsebastianelli13262 жыл бұрын
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.
@itzamna30802 жыл бұрын
Exactly! it only "shoots itself on the foot" when the people who exploits the system finally stops benefitting from it.
@nchacon232 жыл бұрын
We are foreigners with permanent residency living in Mexico and paying all taxes here. Mexico is cracking down because most of these foreigners are just permatourists driving the costs for the locals up, yet not paying any taxes here, or contributing to society. I know this firsthand, this happens in Codesa/Roma in CDMX in excess, hence we agree that it was time Mexican GOVT put an end to this. If you want to live in another country: pay your taxes there, learn the language and culture, and contribute to society. If not, just stay in USA. Did you not see in twitter last week the backlash that US woman got for suggesting people move to Mexico.
@hagendf2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'm going through the residency process right now. It's a hassle, but their country, their rules.
@kendraw.69992 жыл бұрын
Yes, there is a reason why these requirements are in place.
@ronhadfield24182 жыл бұрын
Actually, tourists do pay taxes. Tourist visas $25. Then the hotel taxes and hidden sales taxes etc. You can say they are driving up costs but they are also contributing to the local economy. I have my permanente too, but I don’t resent the people on tourist visas. I think you are only focusing on the negative.
@ej16922 жыл бұрын
It’s hilariously ironic though that if you’re an American and you say the same thing about illegal Mexicans, you’re considered racist
@barbaragale68232 жыл бұрын
Great video Jordan. as usual. I love having all your info in one place. I took notes. It is disappointing I no longer see retiring /living in Mexico as possible but I will be visiting and looking at your videos to help my choices. Keep up the great work. thanks so much.
@lindaschwartz50112 жыл бұрын
This info is NOT ACCURATE about Mexico.. Many states in Mexico are currently allowing long term visas for 'regularization', or humanitarian reasons for at least 4 years WITHOUT showing income. JUST did this a few weeks ago. You pay about $800-$1000 flat fee, varies by state and timing. PEOPLE ARE RECEIVING VISAS HERE LEFT AND RIGHT though laws change by the day. Each state has different laws. MEXICO IS WELCOMING PEOPLE SO PLEASE CHECK LOCAL LAWS AND CONSULT AN ATTORNEY rather than just an expat traveler's info. With all due respect, a lot of good info on this site but not true about Mexico right now.
@romanocenturion2 жыл бұрын
You always can go down in budget and find a mosquito swamp in asia or south america to " live" for 300 usd a month...but the question here is... ¿ is that what you want ? and what are the implications of that?
@hershellacey94052 жыл бұрын
Is that even possible no
@hershellacey94052 жыл бұрын
Now?
@santandret2 жыл бұрын
people do not get the signs. Mexico needs to rise residence req for what's coming for the Union of North America in 2030. You better get your residency for Mexico granted now as financial req will go up & up. You'll look back as one of the best decisions for you & your family.
@ruolov12 жыл бұрын
Am I allowed to have triple citizenship? 😅
@ContinentalDrifter2 жыл бұрын
Georgia is an absolutely wonderful country with a very inexpensive cost of living by most standards. The food is indeed off the charts and Tbilisi a great blend of modern and traditional architecture. The one year visa on arrival is simply hard to beat. I’ve been 5 or 6 times now and I love the Republic of Georgia.
@@donald8354 Considering Russia had a brief invasion into Georgia and the same nut is still at the helm, why take a chance?
@Slaythehippies2 жыл бұрын
So many countries are underrated. I wanna visit Albania one day. People say "why on earth would you go to a place like that?". Well, because it's cheap, it's safe, Enver Hoxha hasn't been the dictator since 1991, and it shares the same coast line with Greece and Croatia for a fraction of the cost.
@vchivers112 жыл бұрын
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.
@croatiansensation15542 жыл бұрын
Croatia has its affordable spots too.
@davidwhumke34062 жыл бұрын
Albania is a wonderful country. Tirana and the coast made for a fun trip.
@tenniswilliam2 жыл бұрын
I had a good experience with albania too
@Slaythehippies2 жыл бұрын
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
@MarcoFlores-um7cj2 жыл бұрын
I am glad my country is doing something to get rid of this "tourism" that doesnt help anyone.
@kellyname57332 жыл бұрын
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
@PsyDei2 жыл бұрын
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.
@MarAntTheOG2 жыл бұрын
@@kellyname5733 still doesnt cover the BS Mexico has had to deal with since 1848.
@minnie.-.l2 жыл бұрын
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.
@kellyname57332 жыл бұрын
@@minnie.-.l Minnie what is xyz & cyz?
@susanelliott89012 жыл бұрын
In the area of unintended consequences, because the minimum income requirement for foreigners is tied to the Mexican minimum wage which is rising every year (it's still too low IMHO) it is making it difficult for many Mexicans in some areas to find affordable rental housing. The government really needs to separate these two things because the people coming in from America and Canada for the last few years have a lot of disposable income. Another thing to note is that all embassies do not all stick to the income rules absolutely. I have lived in Mexico for 11 years now.
@venanciobernabe73342 жыл бұрын
From América what you mean Argentina , Chile, Colombia ,Perú, Paraguay, Uruguay, Ecuador, Venezuela, etc, etc,etc,
@fdm21552 жыл бұрын
I am still amazed that the requirements and documentation can vary from embassy to embassy. That's just wild to me.
@GerryBlue2 жыл бұрын
@@venanciobernabe7334 Ya sabes que los norteamericanos le dicen a su país America, no te hagas
@dennismurphy58152 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@maremagnus2 жыл бұрын
@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 🙄😒!!
@kwaintraub22 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a great video! I'm glad I've already been able to get our Mexican residency before the income requirements went up. However, knowing how to get residency in other countries is beyond helpful. Thank you!
@BoiKashBoiKashRecords2 жыл бұрын
Channels not the same since the breakup. No spark anymore
@DanGaskell2 жыл бұрын
We lived in Costa Rica for a little over a year and decided early on that we weren't going for residency until at least 1 year. The reason was that "border runs" every 90 days were easy and cheap and the cost of residency was fairly expensive. Generally, it was around $2,500 or so (and lots of paperwork) per person. So, we saved $5,000 by deciding not to get residency. We just made border runs and visited back home (USA) every so often. Residency there got you free medical through their socialized medicine (most expats choose private health care), not having to leave every 90 days and a few other perks. It just wasn't worth the money for us. My advice, don't buy a house and get residency for at least 1 year and DO enjoy the experience!
@spirittravels.2 жыл бұрын
My point exactly. Sometimes having a residency does not make sense when you consider all the hassle and expense.
@anyone1502 жыл бұрын
Check out the "I Go Panama" KZfaq channel. The woman made comparisons between Costa Rica, Belize and Panama and made the decision to go to Panama which she explained in a couple of videos. Everything else have been about living Panama including getting visas and a referral to a lawyer she used to secure their visa (with her husband).
@melissaboherjacobson86102 жыл бұрын
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.
@jennyhammond92612 жыл бұрын
If I had money for a $300,000+ house, I wouldn't need to leave the USA. lol This teacher's salary isn't cutting it! The house I'm building in Mexico is only $24,000 + $15,000 for the land.
@jenniferposton38692 жыл бұрын
Where are you able to build for that price?! My husband and I (with our 2 kids) moved to Mexico last year and we’re looking for a $30k-ish house but not finding much online. We’re flexible on which city we settle in and price is our biggest factor right now.
@jennyhammond92612 жыл бұрын
@@jenniferposton3869 Nowhere anyone else goes...small town outside of Pachuca and I'm also working with local people, not people that specialize in expats so they jack up the price
@leoperez67372 жыл бұрын
@@jenniferposton3869 It is quite low, but have you consider Tampico? near city center probably is to expensive, but outside the city you may find a suitable place or a small apartment. I know Tamaulipas has a bad rep, but Tampico is a nice place to live.
@Emmanuel_Ce22 жыл бұрын
Medellin is the best option, perfect weather all year round, 38% cheaper than Mexico, only 3 hours from Miami, friendly people and more security than Mexico and above all drinking water from the tap.
@TobyNomad2 жыл бұрын
6 hours from Miami??? I thought it was 3!
@omarn19462 жыл бұрын
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@LouieManza2 жыл бұрын
I want to retire in Medellin or Bucaramanga. With Petro as president I expect things to improve gradually.
@Emmanuel_Ce22 жыл бұрын
@@TobyNomad Yes you're right! it's 3 hours and not 6
@karlosmuller21317 ай бұрын
LOL@@LouieManza
@marcoslinville12 жыл бұрын
¡Viva, México! This country actually has an immigration policy and has every right to say adios to those expats who don’t meet their minimum requirements. Yet another plus for why amazing México is an excellent option for anyone who has his or her shit together.
@val912012 жыл бұрын
But USA has no right to reject poor Mexicans?
@marcoslinville12 жыл бұрын
@@val91201 That’s the USA’s problem/decision/choice; and can’t be blamed upon México. The problem with the USA is that common sense is, well, not all that common. After the conman’s 2016-2020 reign, the USA has lost its moral authority to comment on any other country worldwide.
@marcoslinville12 жыл бұрын
P.S. The USA benefits from economically abusing the immigrants from México. How many strawberries have you picked and toilets have you scrubbed today?
@minnie.-.l2 жыл бұрын
@@val91201 expats…expats. They were talking about expats babe.
@richardswanger5232 жыл бұрын
The U.S. should require the same $2000. Then my tax dollars will not be spent on a million illegal immigrants.Why are all these Mexicans entering the U.S illegally if Mexico is so great.I say deny them entry and let Mexico take care of their own.
@jenifertravelssolo53872 жыл бұрын
Yes, I’m on social security and when I started planning for retirement in Mexico not 3 months later they raised the limit so I no longer qualify. I’ve been looking at the countries you mentioned as well as Turkey. I have friends there and researching it’s even less expensive than Mexico and a beautiful country. Check out KZfaq videos by a couple from Britain. Search Mick and Trudie.
@D33Lux2 жыл бұрын
People have said it has a good nightlife for those who like to party.
@user-tm1oy6ck4t2 жыл бұрын
I'm in the exact same boat. The hell with Mexico. Who wants to live where they're not wanted or welcome?!
@jenifertravelssolo53872 жыл бұрын
@@user-tm1oy6ck4t not me!
@kellyname57332 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@howellwong112 жыл бұрын
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.
@teresabaeza3754 Жыл бұрын
There is a MEXICAN EMBASSY IN TEXAS THAT ONLY REQUIRE $1735, NOT ALL EMBASSIES ARE CREATED EQUAL WHEN IT COMES TO REQUIREMENT TO RETIRE IN MEXICO, THE NAME IS 'MCALLEN, TEXAS
@ajb27732 жыл бұрын
This video is very helpful and one of my new favorites. I have recently been contemplating moving outside of the U.S.
@willpina2 жыл бұрын
Georgia is interesting, but with the war that just started in Ukraine, I'm afraid that things may change quickly. The only bad thing about Georgia is unfortunately its location. Iran and Iraq at the South and Ukraine/Russia at the north. I hope things don't get worse than they are in that corner of the world, but things don't look promising as of now. 🥺
@pluisnonplux97282 жыл бұрын
Yeah, as an European citizen I can see that at the moment south America is more relaxed than Europe or the middle east... Unfortunately.
@TobyNomad2 жыл бұрын
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
@samsadeniz2 жыл бұрын
Georgia is run by the Mafia. Clownish comment.
@sonofsarek2 жыл бұрын
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.
@thepeacefulpack2 жыл бұрын
We tried Mexico only ended up in Portugal and very happy we did. You're right about the paperwork and the cost of alcohol. It's shocking how inexpensive beer and wine is. Plus there's lots of healthy fruits and vegetables available at an incredible price all year long. You forgot to mention that Portugal is also offering digital nomads incredible tax rates for 10 years...so a great way to build and save wealth. Not as tropical as Mexico and probably not as flavourful when it comes to food...only an incredibly safe country with friendly people and no freezing winters!
@USA2Brazil2 жыл бұрын
Very true Portugal is one of the best places for Crypto investing / trading as well.
@discodirk482 жыл бұрын
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.
@edwardulrich15152 жыл бұрын
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.
@rexx94962 жыл бұрын
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.
@discodirk482 жыл бұрын
@@rainbowsquash673 We went in the fall and had nothing but straight sunshine except one day.
@coolcarlosa662 жыл бұрын
I think it's great, it empowers the Mexican citizens who can now profit off their land. ¡Viva Mexico!
@jimtaylor65222 жыл бұрын
your amount for retirement visa in Ecuador is incorrect, it had been 400.00 per month until they raised the minimum wage to 425.00. and in last month or so the retirement visa requirements was raised to 1275.00 per month, or 3 times the minimum wage.
@kellylazar98072 жыл бұрын
This was SUPER interesting! I would never have thought of some of these places. Thank you so much for making this video!
@TarotMuriel Жыл бұрын
I paid a total 6500k to USCIS to get my green card here in the US, there was one particular paper they needed from me, I sent it 3x and 3x they said they didnt get it so they would cancel my process and each time I had to appeal It cost 700 to appeal a motion…. I wish it was that easy to get permanent residence to US, here the only option is via marriage (besides those asylee and refugee situations) but I just had 1 option.
@Tipytoe092 жыл бұрын
At least in the Baja (Tijuana/Rosarito) area, the cost of living is skyrocketing. Many local Mexicans cannot afford to rent in dollars. In many ex-pat areas, I think similar situations may be happening. The real east and cost of living expenses are going up. It is good that Mexico is growing economically, but to say or think that Mexico is a cheap place to live is not always true. Perhaps that is why they are increasing the income requirements. Here is a tip, try to have your own little business (food, service, something unique). It is so much cheaper to do business in Mexico or other Latin American countries than in the U.S.
@israeldedios84812 жыл бұрын
Just because of the increase of money needed? Lol you still dont need visa to enter Mexico, be worried when this happens, many americans are moving to Mexico, this country needs to have a way of regulate undeliberated migration, you have USD, its easy to have 2600 usd income
@sdrockrgirl2 жыл бұрын
Really? So do tell me how because I have been busting my butt for 40 years and even with university it's often difficult to get that unless you live in a huge city. Then even if you do make that you can't afford to live in that big city
@ib37572 жыл бұрын
Well at least Mexico has options to being legal in Mexico, not like the immigration nightmare North of the border. Also according to other youtube channels lots of people are still moving to Mexico for proximity and more.
@HughJass-jv2lt2 жыл бұрын
@@karenga11 Love your comment! ❤❤
@pamelanurse20242 жыл бұрын
I checked out Ecuador in 2014 but it’s not safe. Crime rate is high. My friend has to carry a loaded pistol in her purse and pulls it out on thieves about once a year.
@dloor2 жыл бұрын
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.
@daytriker Жыл бұрын
One of your best Jordan thank you. As a Canadian who needs to make his Pension go as far as possible, Canada's cost of living increases could see a lot of Pensioners becoming homeless even though they may be making $1800. per month. The possibility of being able to have a far better standard of living simply by choosing s different location is just what many of us need. Very useful information.
@Jeffhowardmeade2 жыл бұрын
Mexico has lost a boatload of revenue since Covid began and they're looking for ways to make it up. Just yesterday my girlfriend and I were stopped at the Tijuana border crossing and fined $454 (9,000 pesos) for "importing" more than $300 worth of goods. This was basically our luggage and a couple of "must have" small kitchen appliances our rental doesn't include. While waiting to pay the fine (there is no appeal), I noticed that only newer, more expensive cars with US plates were being stopped. Somebody needs to tell them that they're killing the Golden Goose.
@Migeru702 жыл бұрын
We’ve tried. They just don’t listen. Mexican government, I meant.
@child352 жыл бұрын
Next time bring it without the tags of price or that looks new, sorry about your situation
@kellyname57332 жыл бұрын
Im so sorry to hear of your unfair penalty. In the future when entering Mexico make sure your items are NOT in the original box. Maybe in a plastic bag or in nothing is best. That "importing goods" is to prevent resale in Mexico. Appliances in Mexico are more expensive than in the US. Also to prove that they are used or are not going to be resold it is always advisable to put large stickers on the items. Stickers like maybe your favorite sports team, music groups..stuff like that. Apply a few on each item. I agree your observation of the expensive cars from the US being pulled over. One thing I did want to say is Mexico was one of very few countries open during COVID. People flocked to Mexico from all over the world. Lots of people coordinated with family/friends to meet in Mexico the entire time that the rest of the world was on lock down. How do I know?? Im a flight attendant and we tripled our flights during COVID to Mexico and still do...all over Mexico. There might have been some tourism lost but not in a huge way.
@Jeffhowardmeade2 жыл бұрын
@@kellyname5733 I can't speak to overall tourism, but the hotels in Puebla (May '20), Oaxaca (September '20), Puerto Escondidio (January '21) and Puerta Vallarta (June '21) were mostly empty. Okay, June is low season for PV, so that made sense. I will definitely take your advice about the packaging. I always keep original boxes for transporting, but in hindsight, it gave them an excuse. Next time I'll drive my ratty old Jeep and not bring my girlfriend's frikken Keurig. It's MÉXICO after all!
@wojapi75382 жыл бұрын
@@Jeffhowardmeade Kelly has no clue. Anyone watching videos of Mexico in 2020 saw the EMPTY hotels and shuttered vacation spots that you mentioned.. Well except Kelly the know it all. LOL
@antongrad2 жыл бұрын
MEXICO changed its migration rules due to the massive wave of south American immigrants mostly from Venezuela and Argentina. It applies to everyone not only expats I guess .
@korssar2 жыл бұрын
Also from Colombia
@raelcortez95082 жыл бұрын
It’s most likely do to the “low income” expats that move to Mexico and raise the cost of living for the everyday Mexican in those popular regions, a person with higher wealth won’t affect the everyday Mexican, they’ll but property up that’s to expensive for lower or even middle class Mexicans. An unfortunate side effect for the lovely people from the Us living there, is they’ll no longer be able to reside in Mexico.
@maremagnus2 жыл бұрын
You mean *"* lovely *"* people?
@kellyname57332 жыл бұрын
Rael that might not be the case for those who already have a temporary visa or permanent visa or who are in the process. of obtaining citizenship. Nowhere is it written that the people already living in Mexico will be held to the new requirements. They might be grand fathered in.
@TobyNomad2 жыл бұрын
Hmmmmm, this comments seems like it could be true/rational, but it also might not be. I'm not convinced. Dividing a country or a population into extremely wealthy and extremely poor with no middle class has historically NOT been a recipe for lasting peace and prosperity.
@theodorwhite2252 жыл бұрын
it is a STRONG position against illegal aliens even if they are americans ,.hopefully mexico will get rid of the bad hombres .
@mrsjuliemasse2 жыл бұрын
Best video yet. Especially the info on Georgia. It wasn't a country we had considered initially so thank you for pointing it out. We'll definitely look into it in further detail.
@mixnmichael12 жыл бұрын
I think Georgia borders Russia. Maybe you can bring a helmet with you.
@pluisnonplux97282 жыл бұрын
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....
@brianhammond28322 жыл бұрын
@@pluisnonplux9728 I don’t think anyone is afraid of the Russian army now. Putin has shown the world how weak it is.
@Arabsummer2 жыл бұрын
If it's the cost of living that excites you, try Kabul! Afghanistan has lots of land and the food is dirt cheap. LOLOLOL
@omarn19462 жыл бұрын
😀🙉🙊
@MrJx40002 жыл бұрын
Seriously?
@saraswatkin92262 жыл бұрын
Seriously, so why are Muslims people escaping from that place?
@Arabsummer2 жыл бұрын
@@saraswatkin9226 They don't have $$ 4 food. But that shouldn't be your problem with the American dollar. Besides this was humor, perhaps instead of being confrontational, you should mellow out.
@PanamaRelocationTours2 жыл бұрын
You only need a $1000 a month pension + $250 for your spouse to get the Pensionado visa in Panama! Plus you get a lot of discounts like 25% off airfare to anywhere in the world, 25% off utility bills, 50% off entertainment like a movie (only $2), 20% off at restaurants, and more!!
@greggdoty30762 жыл бұрын
Ecuador already was, and is, at the top of my list; I probably would never have thought of Georgia but I will definitely give it some thought now. VERY interesting!
@Byron4RollTide2 жыл бұрын
Montañita Ecuador is a nice little beach town. Check it out.👍
@JimDodahday2 жыл бұрын
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. ❤️
@greggdoty30762 жыл бұрын
@@Byron4RollTide Will do!
@greggdoty30762 жыл бұрын
@@JimDodahday Yes, indeedy.
@kellyname57332 жыл бұрын
Gregg too much turmoil in that region and Russia has already tried to invade Georgia before.
@ruolov12 жыл бұрын
I really want to visit Mexico. I have not been there. I want to visit Mexico City, Teotihuacan, and Oaxaca. I just want to feel a bit safe when travelling and meet genuine/friendly people.
@dashmanqq2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the video Jordan. I had plans to retire in Mexico but had to cancel due to the new Mexican visa requirements. I'll start looking into the places you mentioned in this video. I miss the videos when you and Maddie were together. I completely respect the reasoning of the break up and glad you two are staying friends. I once was a subscriber and if you find a way to branch the channel into separate ones I'll resubscribe to yours. Her videos are nice but not for me with all due respect to her. Until then I just type in Tangerine Tavels to see who's video was posted. Thanks again for the videos.
@minnie.-.l2 жыл бұрын
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.
@understandingthetimes28672 жыл бұрын
Keep making videos Jordan. I like you and your voice is soothing
@oscaspunkja2 жыл бұрын
I think this is because the pandemic and many US companies accepting or tolerating remote work policies, I know a lot of people that realized how easy it was to earn in US dollars and spend Mexican pesos, I think the Mexican government is just trying to protect the people from gentrification, basically, if the price of common items and consumables increases because of people with more purchasing power is visiting/staying in the country, it makes it almost impossible for locals to afford for those items and consumables
@anyone1502 жыл бұрын
Gentrification IS already happening in places like Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, San Miguel de Allende, Lago Chapala, etc which has quietly driven up housing costs. Check out some of the Realty websites in those areas. Some of the real estate prices are on par with the U.S.
@GaryJones20122 жыл бұрын
Great video, Jordan! I lived in Boquete, Panama for a time and had to go to Costa Rica every three months, then come back to get another tourist visa. I had to leave and I was one day over my visa and they charged me two hundred US dollars! Then I lived in Cotacachi, Ecuador. I gave a "consultant" three hundred and fifty US dollars and my passport to apply for residency. She stole my money and kept my passport. I went through hell getting a temporary passport to fly back to Canada, then she sent my now invalid passport back the day before I left. When I moved to Ajijic, Mexico and fell in love with it I returned to Canada to apply for temporary residency and squeeked in with sixteen hundred dollars a month Canadian. I was forced to return to Canada when I lost one of my pensions because I had been out of the country more than six months. I never planned to go back to Canada so I intended to apply again, but now the income requirement is about thirty-four hundred a month Canadian, so impossible to qualify now. I agree that Mexico is shooting itself in the foot because the locals count on people coming for the six months in the winter. With all the mess with not getting 180 day tourist visas anymore people aren't going to come to Mexico anymore. From my own experience I would definately go back to Ecuador because I would still qualify for residency.
@marcosreal112 жыл бұрын
Retirees seem to get longer time periods. I think a big concern is that Mexico doesn't want tourists working.
@ireneogrizekmyvids2 жыл бұрын
Can I ask which pension you lost for being out of the country for six months?
@MrJx40002 жыл бұрын
I've heard other horror stories very recently about Panama's legal system and their corrupt lawyers, notaries. I would not go there for anything. Columbia sounds like the place to go now.
@53toddk2 жыл бұрын
@@MrJx4000 Panama City is one of the world's money-laundering captials, which is why Trump has a big hotel there. Lots of high-level drug dealers there, the place reminds me of Miami (good & bad). There are nice small towns (e.g., Boquete & Volcan) in the highlands where the climate is more tolerable. Colombia is very nice, particularly the "coffee triangle" departments (states), Medellin, and the northeast side of Bogota. The coastal areas are OK to visit, but are not the place to live.
@MrJx40002 жыл бұрын
Gary, so where are you now? Did you qualify to enter Ecuador since they bumped up their monthly income minimum to U$1275 ? I'm looking at Turkey as they've become very affordable since their economic problems started (I'm following "Mick and Trudie" on Y.T. :-)
@antonio71142 жыл бұрын
Been traveling through Mexico for the past 4 months on a tourist visa. Loved it so much that I'm going to get my citizenship. Luckily my mom was born in Mexico so that won't be too difficult. I'm grateful I won't have to go through all the hassle of applying for residency since I'm right on the fringe of the requirements. Still don't know what to think about the changes, only time will tell.
@EatBailaTravel2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tony glad you're looking into becoming a dual citizen check out our video with all the steps to becoming a dual citizen as an american born with mexican heritage. Saludos! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bdmadLd20Luanok.html
@xolotlmexihcah46712 жыл бұрын
@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!
@xolotlmexihcah46712 жыл бұрын
@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.
@antonio71142 жыл бұрын
@@EatBailaTravel Thank you will check it out. Might register my birth in Mexico because I hear it's a bit easier.
@antonio71142 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@brickbreaker95812 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great information, looking forward to your upcoming videos.
@seeitwithme14122 жыл бұрын
I would not go to Ecuador or Panama. Nothing like Mexico. So sad that Mexico has changed the requirements.
@LouieManza2 жыл бұрын
Living in Mexico is like living in the US but a helluva lot more corrupt and just as boring. Just my personal opinion.
@fransund26972 жыл бұрын
Another very informative video, Jordan ! 👌 Interesting how if you move off the "usual path" ( Mexico) for Americans and Canadians there are better and easier living options. Portugal sounds very appealing !
@MrDavidhubble2 жыл бұрын
Mexico is still in my sights. Is that your terrace in background? How about a little tour of the place? What city? What neighborhood? Gracias Jordon.
@TangerineTravels2 жыл бұрын
It is. It's in Querétaro but I'm not sure yet if I want to share any more than that.
@ExpatsWithTuxedoCats Жыл бұрын
You're spot on about Ecuador. The minimums have increased a bit since you made this video, but still a far cry from those of Mexico. And with direct flights from Quito to the US, getting back to see family is not terribly time-consuming. We lived in Mexico for two years about 10 years ago, and now live in Ecuador. The cultures are very similar (minus the mariachi music--we don't have that! 😃). And like many countries, Ecuador now has a digital nomad visa. Plus, we're on the US dollar so no currency conversion issues. Great video--very informative.
@steveburke76752 жыл бұрын
Many countries are doing this...not just Mexico. Philippines...Thailand...same thing. Countries are getting more selective on who gets residency status while at the same time eliminating "border runs". I cant blame them. BTW...I moved to Mexico 4 yrs ago. Love it here. Culture, food, history, nice people and glorious never-ending sun! Pro Tip: Leave your American attitude north of the border and learn some Spanish.
@acreymundo8 ай бұрын
Regrettably Americans are their own worst enemies. They don’t acclimate, they don’t learn the language and they criticize the crap out of everything. They live in another country looking down their nose. And to make matters worse, they are thankless about what they are being given. Of course the locals are going to be put off by that. If you can’t live in a different culture and learn to respect and admire others stay in the States. But if you’re broke self can’t live where you were born and you don’t do a damn thing to change the laws that protect corporations, and you have to immigrate then be grateful and shut the hell up!!!
@anitamendez1162 жыл бұрын
It seems to me Mexico is purposefully making it harder to obtain residency for some reason. I have an idea of why they are doing this, however, I don’t want to speculate. Thanks for the information.
@alexbermutant282 жыл бұрын
I’d love to hear your opinion. 🙌🏽
@TangerineTravels2 жыл бұрын
Likewise. I have my guesses too but it would all be speculation.
@kellyname57332 жыл бұрын
Anita everyone on here is speaking freely, why wont you?
@kellyname57332 жыл бұрын
@@TangerineTravels Go ahead and speculate please.
@MrJx40002 жыл бұрын
Something to do with the Great Reset that's coming?
@nineseven420empire32 жыл бұрын
Costa Rica and Panama are not low cost places to live.
@holliegonzalez68162 жыл бұрын
Very interesting areas I might not have considered. Great job Jordan!
@daniellewarnholtz33852 жыл бұрын
Thank´s for those Options, but... Not for me,.. Mexico is so much better.
@carlosrvra2 жыл бұрын
At this point, our two enterprises explorers have been in Mexico long enough to visit some cities at least twice if not more. My question to them is, even if you’ve decided Mexico is your home (at least for the foreseeable future), have you ever considered traveling to other Central & South American countries, whether it be just for trips, or to possibly consider another home after Mexico? I mean, you do Vegas, so it’s not like this channel needs to be JUST Mexico 😄
@TangerineTravels2 жыл бұрын
@@rincon-cito We live in Mexico because we want to live here. Everywhere we've gone we have gotten a lot of views: Mexico, Spain, Peru, United States, Canada. It isn't clicks that's keeping us in Mexico.
@TangerineTravels2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, Carlos! I'd love to do some more videos in other countries!
@sdrockrgirl2 жыл бұрын
@Octavio Rincón JAR8 I have clicked on all their videos regardless of country. Peru was a favorite
@Mannyiraheta2 жыл бұрын
I was hoping to retire in Mexico but this changes everything, I guess I better start looking for other options.
@palmtree4952 жыл бұрын
Jordan, I really liked this video. I had tried to get a retirement visa in Mexico early last year and was rejected twice, due to rising income requirements. In my search for other countries, I liked Georgia very much, but in my research, rejected the idea, as Russia has invaded this county in the recent past, and just may do so again. I finally decided on Colombia and spent a month there last year, got a visa and Residence Permit. Beautiful country, great food and scenery. Low cost of living and friendly people. I did find out that there are fewer English speakers there than my other choices, so learning Spanish is a must.
@melissaboherjacobson86102 жыл бұрын
This is a great perspective Wayne. I have a digital nomad friend that spends winters in Mexico and summer in Columbia - it looks so lovely there!
@organic-artistic2 жыл бұрын
Great video Jordan! I really appreciate all your research and your sharing it with others.
@status-xk8kr2 жыл бұрын
Meanwhile the U.S. lets anyone in through the southern border but the cost of living and quality of life is poor unless you have a lot of money?
@trehugr4life2 жыл бұрын
@status 🎯
@donnahughs97492 жыл бұрын
@@mimi7914 They are looking for work and a chance to live without being terrorized by local gangs or their government. And the work they do is often the work citizens here don't want to do; try picking lettuce all day or working in a meatpacking plant or being a nanny. Some know how to drive trucks, and could help with the supply issues we're having.
@leoperez67372 жыл бұрын
The US don't let anyone in. Moving legally to the US is quite hard and getting in without a visa is next to impossible. Most people die trying it. Most people just overstayed their visas.
@status-xk8kr2 жыл бұрын
@@leoperez6737 There have been an estimated 3 million people who have entered the US through the southern border since the current regime was installed into the White House along with those who overstay their visas. With all the problems in the US, many wonder how those people will survive with the high cost of living? Many US citizens are moving to Mexico for a better quality of life and a lower cost of living.
@leoperez67372 жыл бұрын
@@status-xk8kr Considering the current admin. is applying Title 42 and Remain in Mexico policy, I have issues believing that. Perhaps there are 3 millions applicants for refugee status, but you need to consider that they are refugees, people fleeing from gangs and when the US goverment denies their refugee status they get deported.
@mcheese4202 жыл бұрын
Thank you for mentioning Belize!!! Wife and i have been looking into Belize instead of Mexico.
@kristybobby2 жыл бұрын
Hi there Jordon...as of yesterday, Ecuador has raised their financial minimum to $1275. I had to cross Mexico off my list because of their 22% hike in financial requirements as of January 2022. Now, Ecuador will have to be put off for a bit.
@TangerineTravels2 жыл бұрын
I think with that number you're looking at their digital nomad visa where you had to have earned $1,275 over the last 3 months or $15,300 over the past year.
@kristybobby2 жыл бұрын
@@TangerineTravels No, I saw it posted on a Cuenca website and then contacted my facilitator and she confirmed it. It had gone down to $400 when the pandemic hit, then I believe it went up to $425...and now it's tripled. This info just came out yesterday and will be published within the next week.
@TangerineTravels2 жыл бұрын
Ah, okay. Thanks a lot for the updated info! Yet another case of the easiest residency programs getting more and more difficult.
@kellyname57332 жыл бұрын
@@TangerineTravels Nope Jordan that is the "new" requirement $1275 for expats/pensioner. Ecuador is still drafting the details for the other programs. The new rules are not set in stone yet. We'll see
@MrJx40002 жыл бұрын
That's too bad. Goodbye Ecuador; was hoping to go there this summer to scout out retirement communities.
@ayoutubechannel.17332 жыл бұрын
When we visited Belize this year we were told that if you want to apply for residency in Belize you need to pay 100USD every 30 days for 50 weeks. Then you can apply for permanent residency, which involves proving financial solvency. After 5 years you can then apply for citizenship.
@GUITARTIME2024 Жыл бұрын
Dangerous hood.
@randyparker3342 жыл бұрын
Also it used to be no big deal if you over stayed a tourist visa in Mexico. Now days you can be imprisoned for it. I'm currently in Mexico looking to move to a different country. Thanks for the video.
@jennifergarza77662 жыл бұрын
Tourist visas are usually very generous time wise. Getting it renewed isn’t a difficult process so I don’t understand the laziness with overstaying.
@daveruiz45012 жыл бұрын
Just moved to Mexico, and the easiest way to get temporary residency right now is through regularization. No financial requirements and it is valid for four years instead of one.
@TangerineTravels2 жыл бұрын
I was told by an attorney in Querétaro that they quit doing that back around the end of 2020 and then I later read about INM initiating an investigation on those INM offices that continued to do it in exchange for bribes.
@daveruiz45012 жыл бұрын
@@TangerineTravels I've heard several different rumors, but I can confirm it is alive and well in Quintana Roo.
@TangerineTravels2 жыл бұрын
I know that INM in Cancun has a history of being very corrupt. When maddie was renewing her residency there, if she didn’t pay a $1200 USD bribe her application was moved to the bottom of the pile. It took a year to get it renewed when it was supposed to happen in a few days. All because she didn’t pay the bribe.
@daveruiz45012 жыл бұрын
@@TangerineTravels Ah yes, the good old "expedite fee".
@agmg15012 жыл бұрын
I find the title of your video a bit misleading. It feels as if you're trying to scare foreigners away. As if there weren't enough bad and biased news about Mexico. I know you're trying to inform people and just be straightforward, but the title doesn't help. Just my two cents.
@pablolimo84812 жыл бұрын
Ecuador has a dark side, specially in Quito
@pablolimo84812 жыл бұрын
@@mimi7914 quito specifically there’s a lot of thuggery, more than any place of Mexico I’ve been to. The culture is not the most welcoming either, depending really on where you come from you can be treated very nicely or very poorly. I wouldn’t trade Mexico for Ecuador just because the visa is a bit harder to get now, Mexico just has a lot more to offer, in size and diversity. If you really want to live in South America I’d strongly recommend Uruguay.
@dannyboy59312 жыл бұрын
I think it’s time you got your own channel and started traveling to these places you have an interest in. I know you two have a history but post break up it’s time for a new adventure and to create new memories.
@benmiller79852 жыл бұрын
Jordan-when i met you on las vegas Blvd between wynn and encore. I regretted not taking a pic, but as I was snapping the hotels I got a great pic with you filming before I even walked up to you. It took me a month to realize it was you so that's funny.
@gretchengraef30128 ай бұрын
I just looked at the income requirements for residency in Mexico. For permanent residency you need to have over $5000 a month for the last 6 months. I'm lucky I applied when I did because I have nowhere near that amount. I'm living well on my $1600 Social Security payment. It's puzzling.
@jamesballard65644 ай бұрын
They have become greedy and will regret it in due time.
@MonicaODuarte Жыл бұрын
I’m Mexican and this makes me happy. Don’t move to Mexico just to take advantage. Respect the land, culture, and language. And be aware of how you living there and working remotely is harming the communities in Mexico.
@viralsheddingzombie5324 Жыл бұрын
what harm is done?
@davidvaldezpatino8496 Жыл бұрын
@@viralsheddingzombie5324 the cost of living is getting higher because "expats" (rich entitled immigrants) cause a rise in prices. Restaurants and shops are getting dollarized, making them unnafordable for locals. So as rent costs increasing to, causing that many locals get evicted from their year-long homes and business. This "MEXICO SHOT ITSELF IN THE FOOT" is very tone deaf and really feels like an insult.
@telescopicS6278 ай бұрын
Mexicans have taken advantage of the USA 10 times more.
@froggerc6252 жыл бұрын
Malaysia was at the top of my list but they raised their requirements as well, even higher.
@TangerineTravels2 жыл бұрын
What are their requirements like now?
@froggerc6252 жыл бұрын
@@TangerineTravels Basically restricting to top earners, 10k a month offshore income and you must deposit 250k into a Malaysian bank. Now it is still a great option for slow travel but not to live for most people.
@TangerineTravels2 жыл бұрын
@@froggerc625 Oof, yeah that's steep
@froggerc6252 жыл бұрын
@@TangerineTravels I think the viable alternative is the Sarawak (West Malaysia) MM2H program, for 50+ it requires a ~75K deposit into a Malaysian bank account or a ~$1800/$2500 monthly pension for single/couples.
@lespagnolrogermarie76742 жыл бұрын
@@TangerineTravels us$ 10.000/monthly revenue
@robertogomez81002 жыл бұрын
Georgia? I don't know it's too close to Russia it could be a next target to get hit by Putin.
@blueagle-di6is Жыл бұрын
it's is June 2023 and now Mexico requires $3100 USD per month for temporary residency.
@az2pt2 жыл бұрын
Obtaining Portugal residency was really quite straightforward. True the bureaucracy is a bit overwhelming at times, nothing gets done in a hurry here, but well worth it to live in this paradise. 😎
@wildman572 жыл бұрын
The quality of your videos has definatly improved, background music, a little too often, but Very professional presentation. Thank you
@trehugr4life2 жыл бұрын
I've been working, saving, and living frugally for years, hoping to move to Mexico one day. For the past 2 years ive been seeing how a lot of Mexico citizens really feel about us in the US (NOT ALL, but definitely a lot more than i ever thought). I'm checking out Belize now.
@jkarma33562 жыл бұрын
the feeling is mutal the us dispises the mexican people as well.
@kellyname57332 жыл бұрын
@@jkarma3356 Dont speak for me and many others. If we want to expat to Mexico we have to provide a way to sustain ourselves. Every country should have the same/similiar requirements.
@jkarma33562 жыл бұрын
@@kellyname5733 still many americans dispise the mexican people (or anyone who is not them).
@fendermon2 жыл бұрын
@@jkarma3356 I've lived in Detroit area of US for 58 yrs and have never met a person who despised Mexicans.
@jkarma33562 жыл бұрын
@@fendermon i lived in the south louisana and also i was around during the trump administration so i have met plenty.
@doctork1708 Жыл бұрын
First of all, you’re wrong. Ecuador now requires proof of $1200/month income. The professional visa is for professionals that they are interested in, I. doctors, attorneys etc. NOT just a college degree.
@thomasdosborneii2 жыл бұрын
I really like your "new" Tangerine Travels...such as this one that was extremely helpful and inspiring regarding living and working in some other countries. Also, I am really impressed by the music that you have in the background. If you ask me, you are doing extremely well and I support you to the max! And I like you kept "GONG that bell!"
@JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw2 жыл бұрын
Very sad, but it makes me glad I am a Mexican citizen
@JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw2 жыл бұрын
@Kamil i am sad for the american citizens overall. But yes actually, i am overall glad because in Mexico, foreigners do not create jobs, they only raise the price of living (take Puerto Vallarta for example, they all work internet jobs, and food to real estate skyrockets in price)
@ruolov12 жыл бұрын
Puerto Vallarta is still cheap compared to any metro cities in the states. I wish I'm a Mexican citizen as well. Yes, people in Mexico with jobs are fortunate. US is nice, but people and weather are polarizing depending on where you go. I'm only a US citizen & Philippine citizen. Philippines is so far though. Most US food are international imports & some come from Mexico such as the avocados. Mexico has better, fresh food.
@JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw2 жыл бұрын
@Kamil sorry if it sounds harsh, but it does not benefit the Mexican economy in any measurable way. It does not raise the minumun wage for us, american or canadian companies own the vast majority of real estate they buy or rent, it is overall closed wealth. The Mexican economy, oddly enough, depends much more on the us dollar than anything. That is not to say tourist destinations do not have a local business or two that exists only due to tourist or semi-tourist spending, but foreigners do not have an effect on many states at all (much less the entire country). Mexico's financial climate is just very complex, from corruption to fluctuation due to US or Canadian actions, its quite a unique place
@JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw2 жыл бұрын
@@ruolov1 oh yes, much cheaper, but sadly some tourist cities are becoming to expensive for us to really afford in our own country
@kellyname57332 жыл бұрын
@@JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw So Jonathan how is raising the requirements so that only rich expats can afford to live in Mexico going to help the locals. It is going to get worse.
@litestreamer2 жыл бұрын
Great info, and some of us would love to know - What are the requisites in all these countries concerning covid shots? What countries would deny entry or tourist visa or residency to the unjabbed people? Which ones if any are still doing lockdowns and mask requirements?
@sophiemarcaurele2 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: All these countries also have updated, official government websites listing the mandates, health and border rules - among other important tidbits. 🤔😬🌎
@tanischwarz10532 жыл бұрын
Great video Jordan! I have a friend that has lived in Ecuador for 7 years and she just sent me an email today saying this - "I just read this on Gringo Post. Thought you might be interested Remember this is US dollars. To apply the retirement visa the new income will be $1,275 The regulation of the human mobility law, which we have waited for, is only expected to be published in the Official Registry so that it becomes effective. The new income for retirement visa will be 3 basic salaries, this year the basic salary is $425. For that reason, the new Income will be $1,275. This means that each year it will increase according to the basic salary. For each dependent the income will be $250 plus." So the $800 requirement you mentioned is no more.
@TangerineTravels2 жыл бұрын
I filmed this video just a few days ago and the requirement was changed from 800-1275 in that short time frame. Crazy how fast these things can change!
@tanischwarz10532 жыл бұрын
@@TangerineTravels I know!! Like you said in your video; if you're thinking of moving, then do it as soon as possible!!
@stephengamber70003 ай бұрын
re Georgia: "Wine is believed to have been invented in the region of modern-day Georgia in the South Caucasus. Archaeological evidence shows that wine production in this area dates back to around 6000 BCE. The ancient Georgians used large clay vessels called qvevri to ferment and store wine, a tradition that continues in some parts of Georgia to this day. Other regions with ancient winemaking traditions include parts of modern-day Iran and Armenia, with evidence of wine production dating back to around 5400-5000 BCE in these areas."