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Erika Talia Alcántara is a prominant lawyer in Manzanillo, Colima, serving clients from the Costalegre, Manzanillo, Colima and beyond. An expert in immigration and property-buying issues, she is an excellent resource for anyone with legal concerns seeking service in English.
Please send your questions about buying and selling property and other legal matters to erikatalia@paradiseinmanzanillo.com. The frequently asked questions and answers are posted here, along with detailed useful information for those looking to live, work and own property in Mexico.
This forum is meant to handle general queries and to create an ever-increasing database of your frequently-asked questions. If you or the lawyer feel that your situation merits a direct consultation, she will contact you directly to discuss your concerns in an in-depth manner.
What Can you Take?
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Household Goods
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Within six months of obtaining your
FM Visa, you may be able to import
used household goods and personal
effects in quantities which would be
considered normal for the number of
family members in your household.
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New Furniture
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Prohibited. Furniture and especially
electronics and appliances MUST be
in use for more than 6 months. Items
deemed to be new may be subject to
confiscation by Mexican customs
officials and the owner may not get
his furniture back until a
substantial fine is paid. Additional
storage, demurrage and handling
charges must be paid by the OWNER.
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Electronics & Appliances
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An inventory including make, model
and serial number is required for
ALL electronic devices. You may
import a quantity of used items
which would be appropriate for a
normal household.
New appliances are prohibited.
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Motor Vehicles
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Unless you have a diplomatic
passport, the OWNER of the
vehicle must cross and obtain a
permit for the vehicle at the border.
Every time you renew your FM with
Mexican immigration, the permit must
be renewed with the Aduana office.
This can usually be done by mail.
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Motorbikes & Motorcycles
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Motorcycles are treated the same as
cars unless permanently imported, in
which case a permit from the
Secretary of Commerce and Industrial
Development is required
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Bicycles
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You may import ONE used
bicycle for each family member.
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Firearms & Ammunition
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Can only be crossed in person by the
owner with a permit issued by the
Secretaria de la Defensa Nacional.
Cannot be shipped. If shipped and
discovered, the shipment will be
confiscated.
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Plants, Fruits Vegetables
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Prohibited
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Alcohol
& Foods
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Prohibited
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Pets
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Special health certificates and
permits are required. Your mover
should be able to put you in contact
with a professional pet transport
company.
Canine Carriers or
Air Animal
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Art & Collectibles
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A separate inventory must be
prepared and approved by the Mexican
Consulate.
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FM2
Permanent Visa
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*Passport
*Copy of Visa
*Four original sets of inventories
*Declaration that items are used and
no prohibited items are included
*Letter of guarantee (showing source
of income)
*Birth Certificate
*Marriage License
*Photo ID (drivers license)
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FM3
Temporary Work Visa
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*Passport
*Copy of Visa
*Four original sets of inventories
*Declaration that items are used and
no prohibited items are included
*Birth Certificate
*Marriage License
*Photo ID (drivers license)
Employer Must Provide
*Letter of guarantee assuming
liability for any taxes or duties
should the shipment not be re-exported
when the visa expires
*Letters verifying qualification,
position and salary
*Tax and charter documentation of
the company
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Diplomats
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*Diplomatic passport
*Copy of Franchise Form issued by
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
*Declaration that items are used and
no prohibited items are included
*IRS identification number
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Returning Mexican Citizens
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*Copy of Mexican passport
*Four original sets of inventories
STAMPED BY THE CONSULATE NEAREST TO
THE POINT OF ORIGIN
*Copy of R.F.C. tax form
*Customs value form
*Proof of residence in the US for at
least 2 years (old utility bills)
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