Moving to Mexico with temporary resident visa - shipping

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chiquilindebachinMember17 April 2020 00:27:13

Hello,

I'm trying to figure out what documentation is required for shipping my household to Mexico. I can't find a list of requirements in the government webs, and the information from the moving companies is pointing me in different directions.

My understanding is that temporary resident visa does not require to fill the "maneje de casa" since I should re-export my things if I move out of MX or in case of changing my visa status I could go to the consulate and fill the "maneje de casa"

Has anyone presented a "Compromise letter" and a "Solidation letter" like the one mentioned below?

Thanks!

Documentation Required for Temporary Residents Visa
• Two copies of Ordinary Visa (First Visa issued and Stamped in your Passport at Mexican Consulate)
• Two copies of Passport
• Authorisation Letter (Power of Attorney) to allow our partner company to act for you at Customs (a draft will be sent to you)
• Detailed Inventory in Spanish which must show the address where you will be establishing your residency
• Compromise Letter acknowledging that when your assignment is over or you change your residency out of Mexico you will re-export your shipment
• A letter of guarantee from your company stating they will be responsible for duties and taxes should the shipment not be re-exported when you leave Mexico (Solidation Letter)
• Declaration of Value (draft will be forwarded to you)
• FMM – Entry Form given by immigration when arriving in Mexico
• Letter stating that all items in the shipment have been owned and used for at least six months

travellightVIP Member17 April 2020 18:26:48

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chiquilindebachin,

The government is mostly shut down and under various restrictions. So that is why you can't find anything out. The border was shut down, visitor hotel reservations were canceled and visitors were told to go home.

lauracantwaitNew member04 May 2020 20:08:29

Hi guys! Is there any kind of checklist so I know what I need to do in order to move to Mexico? Thanks!

NYC RobGuest04 May 2020 20:17:58

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When I discovered how expensive it is to ship household goods to Mexico, I almost had a heart attack. It cost less to ship furniture to LONDON than to Mexico. It's always better to buy everything in Mexico, although I certainly wished I could have taken all my prized possessions with me. You'll find lots of sites on how to do it though, on Google.

travellightVIP Member04 May 2020 20:58:14

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check with your consulate, Laura. They will have a list of their requirements for moving to Mexico.

After the country reopens for business some if not all of the previous requirements could have changed. Since the last election, things change on almost a daily basis.

divingsteveMember04 May 2020 22:46:02

Hi,

I do not know of any list, but if you scour this website, and others (mexperience, etc.) you should be able to glean a lot. There's also a lady named Sonia Diaz who has a business focused on Puerta Vallarta and San Miguel de Allende to expedite paperwork (immigration, etc.). Her website may be useful.

That said, I just moved last August. So, off the top of my head here are some ideas.

1) Clean house--get rid of as much "stuff" as possible.
2) Get your financial house in order. It seems most expats don't open up accounts here. They keep their money in US /Canadian accounts and use ATM cards.
3) Improve your Spanish--especially listening comprehension.
4) Rent for a LONG time before even thinking about buying.
5) Figure out the visa options. I do recall good summaries in this website. I went to the Mexican Consulate in Phoenix and it went smoothly (the mexican government website was almost user friendly).
6) Do even more research on the cities you're interested in.
7) Investigate numbeo.com for cost of living comparisons.
8) Join FB groups for the city/state/country.

While your question was plenty precise, if you have other specific areas of concern, post them and you should get some helpful responses.

Steve

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