Cancún, Mexico IMSS: ~21,500 pesos/year ($1,200). Graduated coverage: minimal Year 1, full Year 3+. Temp/Perm residents eligible. Employed auto-enrolled; self-employed voluntary.
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Cancún, Mexico 
Cancún, Mexico INSABI: Free healthcare for anyone with a CURP in Mexico. No fees, no age limits, no pre-existing exclusions. Covers ER, labs, hospitalization, surgery.
Mexican ID Numbers Explained - CURP, RFC, and More
Tips & Guides Puerto Morelos, Mexico CURP = population ID (automatic with residency). RFC = tax ID (required for banking/property). Both essential for Mexico expat life. CURP on your visa card, RFC via SAT.
Puerto Morelos, Mexico When someone dies in Mexico: call doctor (NOT police), use notario for wills, get 5+ death certificates from Registro Civil, notify INM within 90 days.
Puerto Morelos, Mexico Call within Mexico: dial all 10 digits. Call US from Mexico: dial 00-1 + number. Emergency: 911. US toll-free numbers cost money from Mexico.
Puerto Morelos, Mexico Mexico City Hoy No Circula: can't drive based on plate - Mon (5,6), Tue (7,8), Wed (3,4), Thu (1,2), Fri (9,0) from 5AM-10PM.
Puerto Morelos, Mexico Best RV crossings: Nogales-Mariposa (height clearance), Douglas (24/7 Banjercito). Get FMM and TIP at border. Avoid weekends. Tecate easiest for first-timers.
Puerto Morelos, Mexico Mexican driver's license: Must be resident (not tourist), need passport, resident card, proof of address, blood type. Tests often waived with foreign license.
Puerto Morelos, Mexico Buy car in Mexico: need resident visa + CURP (tourists can't register). Verify factura, check REPUVE. Prices 20-40% higher than US.
Puerto Morelos, Mexico Nationalize a car in Mexico: need residency, 2017-2018+ North American model, clean title. Cost: 10-50% duty + 16% tax on Aduana value.
Puerto Morelos, Mexico Mexico customs: 3L liquor + 6L wine, 2 cameras, 3 phones, 1 laptop allowed. Bring aged cheese, dried fruits, cured meats. No fresh produce or dairy.
Puerto Morelos, Mexico Bringing pets to Mexico: no health certificate needed by car. Flying? Check airline policies, avoid summer heat embargoes. Dogs need CDC form to return to US.
Playa del Carmen, Mexico Mexico temp residency: $5,250/month income OR $87,500 investments. Apply at consulate ($56), complete at INM within 30 days. Valid 1-4 years with work permit.
Playa del Carmen, Mexico No visa needed for most nationalities visiting Mexico. FMM tourist card costs 861 pesos (~$50), allows up to 180 days. Passport needs validity for stay only.
Cancún, Mexico Cancun is safe for most tourists who stay in the Hotel Zone, avoid drugs, and arrange proper transportation. Here's a local expat's safety guide.
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