Mexican Association for Assisted Living (AMAR)

Services and Benefits offered to AMAR Members

AMAR members receive the following benefits:

• E-news monthly bulletin
  Notice of events taking place in the Senior Housing & Care Industry
  Invitations to events or organizations sponsor by AMAR
  15% off registration to events or organizations sponsored by AMAR
  20% off advertisements/booths in events sponsored by AMAR, and more

Tips for Foreign Retirees

AMAR suggests you bear in mind the following when considering Mexico as a place to retire. Medical benefits stop at the border, so it is advised that Canadian and American retirees in Mexico buy health insurance. In general, the quality of healthcare in Mexico is very good. Hospitals, both private and public, are usually easily accessible and well equipped.

Retirees also have the option of signing up for the medical IMSS plan (Mexican Social Security). It costs approximately $200 a year and covers medical, dental, and vision care.

Depending on the retiree's plans for staying in Mexico, there are different visa procedures. For someone looking to stay in Mexico for a short period, a tourist visa (FM-T) is easy to obtain. It is valid for up to six months but does not grant work status.

Rentista is a non-working visa available only to retirees aged 51 or older. Applications for rentista status must be accompanied by a letter from a bank, social security agency, or financial institution, certifying that the applicant receives a certain minimum monthly income.

For more information on AMAR and their services in Mexico, please visit www.amar.org.mx.

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