The money side of retirement for English-speaking retirees in Mexico — what your home-country coverage and obligations actually do once you are living here. Every figure carries its source and the date it was checked.

• Can you retire in the US if you're not American?

  The US has no retirement visa. What US residency does take, the EB-5 investor green card, Medicare's five-year rule, and the 183-day US tax test.

  Last reviewed October 30, 2026 · 7 sources

• Wintering in the US as a visitor

  How long a visitor may stay in the US, how long winters can make you a US taxpayer, Form 8840, and health cover while away — with a section for Canadians.

  Last reviewed October 30, 2026 · 9 sources