Can I travel to the Philippines in 2021?
On January 4, 2021, the Bureau of Immigration released a press announcement about the latest travel restrictions for foreigners that planned on visiting the Philippines during the ongoing COVID pandemic. Here are the latest requirements. It is nearly impossible for…
The Mexico Immigration Form
Planning to travel to Mexico but you are confused about what kind of visa you need? No worries! Mexico has very easy visa rules. You probably won’t even need a visa. Most people visiting Mexico can enter the country on…
Temporary Resident in Mexico, extension for 3 years
After arriving in Mexico you change your pre-approved visa and FMM form for your Temporary Resident card. This will allow you one year of stay in Mexico. Once that year has passed you can extend up to three more years.…
Frequently asked questions about the Mexican FMM
<<<<< When you have doubts about if you should use an FMM, please read the previous post Troubleshooting, FAQ about the problems and FMM FMM’s get lost, are not stamped the right date or get overstayed. Let me shed some…
Is the FMM the same as a visa in Mexico?
There is a lot of confusion about visas and the FMM in the blog post I read on the internet on this subject. Even I made the mistake in the beginning. For it is so common for countries to work…
Waiting time Resident Permit Cancun
This week I finally collected my temporary resident card at the Immigration office in Cancun. It was a hideous wait full of uncertainties since the process is rather obscure and unclear. I learned a few things: Bureaucracy in Mexico is…
Immigration Status Mexico explained
The process of obtaining your temporary resident card in Mexico after arrival with your pre-approved visa from the consulate is a procedure done totally in Spanish. And although many people hire a lawyer to do this so-called “tramite” for them,…
5 Months I am waiting for a temporary resident visa in Cancun
When the Mexican Embassy in The Hague Netherlands handed me over my passport with my brand new visa I felt so proud. Finally, I was going to travel through the country of Mexico. It gave my life that exciting buzz…
Expat or Immigrant what is the Difference?
When moving to another country the question might pop up in your mind or in conversations about what you really are, an Expat, like so many Americans say they are, or an immigrant. In Europe, where I come from, the…
I made a mistake with my visa payment in Mexico
Applying for a temporary resident visa for Mexico is easy, believe me, all the paperwork you need to get together and present to the embassy, the consular interview, all a piece of cake. Once you are entering Mexico the hardest…
How to change your Visa to a Temporary Resident Card in Mexico
When applying for a temporary resident visa for Mexico in the Netherlands I had really no idea that step 2 would be so hard. Nobody tells you anything and nothing is explained properly, I just kind of found out by…
Applying for a temporary resident visa for Mexico
After being in the Philippines for over 3 years, I moved to Mexico. For me, it was important to have a visa upfront and preferably a long-stay visa, since I was tired of the visa extension procedures I went through…
A consular Interview, what does that mean?
Depending on the country you want to visit you need a visa, and depending on the Embassy you apply for your visa the application might involve a consular interview. When your visa application is received by the consulate, they will…
Do I need a visa travelling to Malaysia
Malaysia understands that tourism can make a country blossom. The effect of tourism on the local economy can be huge due to the money tourists spent during their stay. Providing a good infrastructure and maintaining tourist hotspots in tip-top shape…
