Category Archive For "Expat Insurance"
How much taxes do you have to pay as expats in Mexico?
When it comes to taxing its residents, Mexico has got to be one of the more aggressive Latin American countries. It taxes residents on their worldwide income, and even non-residents on Mexican-source income. Every year, expats living in Mexico are audited by the SAT (Tax Administration Service or Servicio de Administración Tributaria). Whether you’re applying …
Complete Guide to Medical Tourism in Mexico
Medical tourism is booming as more people seek affordable healthcare beyond their home countries. Mexico has become a popular destination for medical tourists thanks to its proximity to the U.S., affordability, and high-quality healthcare facilities. According to Pacific Prime’s Cost Of Health Insurance Report, the U.S. is ranked #1 for the highest IPMI premiums in …
Your Guide to Working in Mexico as a Foreigner
Whether you want to take advantage of the relatively lower cost of living in Mexico, immerse in its rich culture, travel around the region, or even give your CV a boost, there are plenty of reasons to work in Mexico. If you’re not sure where to begin, this Pacific Prime Latin America article is for …
How to get your Mexican driver’s license as an expat driving in Mexico (Updated 2024)
If you’re visiting Mexico as a tourist, you can use your current driving license from your home country – though some car rental companies will require an international driving permit in Mexico (along with a valid original license). But if you’re living and driving in the country, you’ll have to get a Mexican driver’s license …
Top questions to ask when securing cancer insurance
Cancer not only takes a toll on one’s physical and emotional health but also one’s financial health. While cancer-related care has advanced significantly in the past couple of years, the unfortunate reality is that diagnostic tests, treatment plans, and hospital settings all contribute to overall costs and money-related stress – that is, unless the patient …
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Everything you need to know about monkeypox
While the COVID-19 pandemic still has the world on its toes, monkeypox starts to appear in different countries across the globe. Mexico confirmed its first case in May 2022 – Argentina was the first-ever Latin American country to report a monkeypox case. Monkeypox was detected in 24 countries and has affected thousands of people (mainly …
The best tips to overcome toxic productivity
From engaging in deep work and avoiding procrastination to focusing on a healthy work-life balance and more, there are many ways to actually improve your productivity. It goes without saying that “toxic productivity” or overworking at the expense of other facets of your life isn’t one of them. The need to constantly do something jeopardizes …
COVID-19 drives demand for improved IPMI offerings
The way people, especially expats living in Latin America, view their health and wellbeing has certainly changed forever. We are now living in a post-pandemic world where things will never be the same again. Even though vaccination programs in several Latin American countries were rolled out, many expats and their families have started to think …
Moving to Mexico from the US: 12 things you should know
Mexico is home to 1.5 million Americans – the largest American expat community in the world. And those who choose to retire in Mexico, will surely fall in love with the gorgeous climate, rich culture, and low cost of living. Over the past few months, Americans are moving to Mexico in droves because of the …
Why ‘unretirement’ is rising in popularity
Whether it’s through a pension fund, retirement savings, moving abroad, downsizing one’s home, or even all of the above, many people actively make financial plans for when they’ll reach the retirement age and can finally stop working. But did you know that there’s a growing number of them not ready to give up work? In …