MOVING TO MEXICO? You NEED This! - How I get mail and medications living in Mexico

One of the challenges you have to deal with when moving abroad is how do you get your mail.
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In this video I'm going to show you how I receive my mail in addition to how to get restricted items such as medications, vitamins, and supplements through Mexico customs.
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I'm Jordan, an American living in Mexico with my Husky, Laska. In January of 2018 I left the US to start traveling Mexico. Since then, I've been making travel videos about my life in Mexico, travel tips, Las Vegas tips videos, and advice for those considering moving abroad.
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[@TangerineTravels]

This video isn't sponsored but if Traveling Mailbox sounds like something that would be helpful to you, it would be very much appreciated if you signed up using my link: travelingmailbox.com/?ref=449

[@TangerineTravels]

Would you like to see more short videos like this on how to solve various problems that you're going to face while living abroad?

[@m.arnold717]

Yes please 🙏

[@Miguel.L]

Yup, just moved here last year, and I currently have to rely on relatives and friends to bring me meds and supplements so I don’t have to buy plane tickets and such. This video is much appreciated!! 👍

[@sharoncarrington1474]

Yes please 🙏🏿

[@mateor7302]

Si por favor

[@SandyKaye-dw1wn]

So it's the prescriptions that won't go through the mail. I deal with Life Extension in Fort Lauderdale and I just called them and they said they mail vitamins to Mexico all the time and there's never a problem. As a matter fact they mail all over the world Vitamins. I think somebody should investigate a little more that vitamins can be mailed through the regular mail but prescriptions definitely cannot which I can understand. 100% you can't get a prescription through the mail. I hope this helps somebody and wherever you order your vitamins from you can talk to them and ask them if they mailed to Mexico and what experience they had etc. etc. OK have a great day everybody.

[@Bigwave2003]

Good to know.

[@artaptic]

Can Solutions of SMA drive over a perscription that is a controlled substance (in both US & Mexico)? Thanks for this short vid. Also, I greatly appreciated the one on 10 reasons not to buy a house in Mexico.

[@TangerineTravels]

I think so, but you'll have to ask them.

[@ralphlinville6646]

Hey Jordan- thanks , ill Use your link for travelling mailbox. 2 questions: 1.) can i use the address aa my ‘official’ US address for US voter rwfisteation, seivers license, etc?? Thx, wtc? 2) do i get to pick the city & state in the US

[@TangerineTravels]

Hi Ralph, I use mine with the IRS so I would think that other official things wouldn't be a problem. Over my 5.5 years in Mexico, I've been using the service the entire time, and only once did someone tell me that I needed a real physical address. That was American Express. To answer your second question, the city included in the cheapest option is Sanford, NC but you can choose other cities for an additional fee. I have an address in NC and another one in South Dakota, a 0% income tax state.

[@mexicanspec]

Does the mail service open your mail or do they only photograph the outer envelope?

[@TangerineTravels]

They scan the outside and if you want them to they also scan all the pages inside

[@mexicanspec]

@@TangerineTravels Thank you for the response, Jordan.

[@flojeune]

Support the local economy, buy in Mexico!🌸

[@mateor7302]

It's really strange how strictly México regulates supplements but you can get almost anything OTC at the farmacias

[@TangerineTravels]

I agree, it is weird

[@allyson1691]

Not weird at all. They’re protecting their local market. Buy local. I learned this the hard way and recently had a package of supplements from the US destroyed. 😢

[@7beauties161]

Thanks Jordan! These kinds of videos are SO helpful!

[@tinamexico1604]

I've used this service for at least 4 years...love it.

[@bellav.6319]

You can also use a paquetería service. My friend even sent two refrigerators to her family in Central America. It was cheaper to buy here and ship than to buy ove there.

[@UnPluggingThePlayer]

I just checked to see if you have a donation account and wonder if you have a button that allows a random donation, so as I watch a vid I can just donate?

[@TangerineTravels]

That’s very generous, thanks for asking. I don’t really have anything like that set up. What would help out a lot though is if I ever promote a product that interests you, to buy it through my link. And if none of those products are useful to you, it’s helps a lot when you watch our videos or share them with your friends.

[@bbrendaboop]

There is a Super Thanks (with $ inside a heart icon) option below the video. You can choose a donation amount there.

[@MishaElRusito]

I lost so much stuff at the customs in my first few months in Mexico. Smh.

[@leeannsanchez5368]

Hello where's the lovely May?

[@semperfi8075]

Hi, thank you for the years you have provided us with your videos. I do have a question, has nothing to do with scamming! Wife and I are taking a trip to Mexico very soon. We are only visiting and not applying for residency at this time. We want to go for 1 month spending 1 week at a time in 4 different cities. So, QUESTION, all we need is our passports and hotel itineraries to substantiate our 4 week stay? Correct, or am I missing something here?? Thank you.

[@Kim-J312]

Huh ? I've bought many many medications 💊 at pharmacies in Mexico, that are prescriptions in US.

[@jackb1803]

The last time I had medications shipped across the border, I had to pay a 100% duty based on what customs thought the medication was worth. Problem was, their estimated price was more than 4x what the meds cost in the US. The only way I know to get meds across the border without these fees is to hand carry it.

[@TangerineTravels]

And based on what I know, I think your experience is rare. They usually get confiscated.

[@Kim-J312]

I'm on 6 different prescriptions , I carried them with on plane no problem and 2nd set in suitcase, no problems. Same for EU

[@randyhilton6629]

@@Kim-J312 Same here. Walked them across in Tijuana to the airport. We made sure to have the prescriptions with us just in case. If the baggage is checked, it was even easier.

[@mexicowalking2057]

Greetings friend intersting information

[@Rhaspun]

Do the Costco stores in Mexico have the same supplements available?

[@TangerineTravels]

They have some of the same stuff in the supplement section

[@Unemployedrobots]

More short videos the long ones are lose interest thank you

[@Minnesotagal]

How long does it take after you order it for it to get to you through that driver service

[@johnwhitney6736]

IHerb delivers to my house.

[@JR-vs1zl]

Don't share your bank mail

[@deanna3277]

Is this only for people from USA?

[@TangerineTravels]

I'm not sure what use someone who's not from the USA would have for a USA mailbox service? But as for the 2nd part of the video, no, that would be helpful for anyone who's living in Mexico, regardless of where they're from.

[@Grandpa_RLP]

they scan the outside of your mail? Do you get Amazon to that service and then forward to Mexico or how do you handle Amazon deliveries?

[@TangerineTravels]

Yes they scan the outside and if you want them to they scan the inside as well. For Amazon deliveries I usually have Amazon send it to my house

[@bebois2529]

Traveling mailbox looks great…do you know whether there is an equivalent in the United Kingdom?

[@TangerineTravels]

I’m not sure, sorry. But you can search for mail forwarding companies uk

[@voodooprincess11]

Damn. Wish I’d heard about that mail service two weeks ago. I’m still waiting on my stupid package.

[@Tino.1]

Costco does not sell any Vitamins/Supplements in MX?

[@Steve8105]

Am I able to use this being thar I'm canadian

[@patsyzepeda9339]

Yes!! 🎉love the Video 📹 ❤️

[@visulino]

I can't believe you are not using your brother's, sister's, or parent's US address to receive your mail and have your US credit card's official address like many ex-pats. / There are GNC in Mexico in some cities, so they don't sell supplements?

[@goldvideo]

Take it from one who knows: family members eventually grow very tired of dealing with your mail. I use TMB as well and it’s worth every penny.

[@carolinacruz5529]

Migrants not expats you are migrants