Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Our last post from our Tropicasa Tips series explained the role of the fideicomiso and how it applies to purchasing real estate in Mexico. This week, we’re shedding some light on the INAPAM Card and its availability for foreigners living in Mexico.
First, you maybe be wondering, what is an INAPAM Card? It’s a program for older residents of Mexico (aged 60+) that can offer a wide range discounts on goods, services and activities. The INAPAM card is intended to provide support to those on a fixed income, offering discounts that range from 10% to 50%, which may include:
- Doctors, dentists, and medications
- Bus tickets and plane tickets with AeroMexico (purchased in-person)
- Property taxes
- Public utilities like SEAPAL
- Supermarkets & convenience stores
- Some services like auto repair, plumbers, electricians, hair care, dry cleaners, etc
- Veterinary care
- Tourism excursions and museum admission
- Some restaurants and retail outlets
If you already have an INAPAM card, hold onto it, because by most accounts, they are increasingly difficult to come by and perhaps on their way to extinction for many foreign residents.
However, depending on the day, the person working at the counter, and the number of cards in stock at that moment, you may still be able to secure an INAPAM card. If you’d like to give it try, here’s a list of things to bring along to the DIF office to increase your chances.
What you NEED to have:
- Passport and driver’s license or your birth certificate
- Residente Permanente visa
- Recent utility bill as proof of address
- Two photographs taken and stamped within the last month, in the same size and format as your residency visa photos
What you MAY need, based on recent reports:
- Proof that you own a property in Mexico
Check back with us next week when we’ll provide an easy explanation of the escrow process when buying a home in Puerto Vallarta.
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Tropicasa Realty has been a trusted name in Puerto Vallarta real estate since 1997. Affiliated with top industry associations, including “Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate”, our agents have over 275 years of combined real estate experience and all Tropicasa agents are AMPI members. Find the expert Tropicasa team at their Romantic Zone Office at Pulpito 145-A, call (322) 222-6505 in Mexico or 866-978-5539 toll-free from the U.S., or visit Tropicasa.com.
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