Who with RP visa has imported their USA plated car into Mexico?

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Member since 27 July 2018

Avenida15New member14 March 2023 01:58:11

( in my opinion ) One of the drawbacks to Residente Permanente visa is you no longer can apply at the border for a TIP ( Temporary Import Permit - very affordable and easy to apply with either a Tourist Visa, or Residente Temporal visa ). So I now have my Residente Permanente visa ( a house with escritura publica, bank account, pay Predial, agua, gas and CFE in my name and at my address ) and made the drive across the border multiple times ( couple of morida experiences too ).

So, I would be interested in anyone's experience with the "importing process" of my USA plated car. I travel with two cats, some household items, and stay in little posados along the cuota toll road route. I do enjoy the drive, the stops for gas, coffee and bathroom breaks . . . and I am not a fan of "shipping" my cats on any airline - too stressful for them ( and me).

I've gotten a couple of quotes regarding "importing" my car ( estimates mind you ) and those pricing charges are HUGE - thousands of dollars. Funny, AMLO did introduce a reduced import fee on USA plated cars for a few select states in Mexico, I don't qualify, and don't live in any of those northern states . . . BUT for approximately 2500 mxn pesos I thought wow !!!

Muchas gracias por tus paciencia y ayuda conmigo, and I appreciate your comments. con una sonrisa Tony

Cheryl Moderator

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CherylModerator20 March 2023 04:42:33

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Hello Avenida15,

Have you tried browsing the several threads on the Mexico forum I am sure that question must have been asked and discussed before.

Let's hope members of the forum will get to see your thread after my message.

Cheers,

Cheryl

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Avenida15 New member

Member since 27 July 2018

Avenida15New member20 March 2023 05:12:26

@Cheryl Hola y buenos noches. Yes to your question. MY intent was to hear from the most recent expat experiences. That is my hope. Thank you for your message. Con una sonrisa Tony

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