Moving Services in Mexico

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What To Know

The first thing to note when moving your goods to Mexico is the legal procedure. It's essential to know that every type of visa requires different types of documents. Whether you have an FM3, FM2, are a Mexican citizen or a diplomat, make sure you know the documents that are required for your move.

You should also be aware that there are some excellent Mexican moving companies that have consultants who can guide you through the whole process of moving, thereby saving you time and hassle. In particular we recommend the services of Solar Relocation.

The Documents You'll Need

Returning Mexican citizens need their passport, their legalized inventory in Spanish with an official stamp from a Mexican consulate, a letter to Mexican customs declaring that they are not bringing in any illegal substances, organic goods, alcohol or firearms, and also a tax file number (RFC).

FM2 bearers need to provide the same documents, and also their visa, but not the RFC. FM3 bearers also need to present those documents, plus their visa, but with a letter from their employer in Mexico stating that the company will be responsible in the event that the goods being brought in are not re-exported when the employee departs from Mexico. Diplomats need a diplomatic franchise from the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs, their passport, and the above letter stating that they are not bringing in any illegal goods. Foreign diplomats also have to provide a copy of their diplomatic carnet.

Dos and Don'ts

When it comes to the moving of the goods themselves, you have to beware of some basic rules, such as not bringing in new goods, as well as not bringing in prohibited or illegal goods (firearms, organic goods like plants or food, alcohol, drugs). Also, only personal items can go with you on the airplane.

Make sure you have your documents ready and sent to Mexican customs beforehand to avoid extra costs or delays upon arrival of your goods, and make sure you send them by courier rather than normal post. You will want to keep an inventory of all your goods, not only because you will have to present this inventory to the customs officials (and every item being moved must be included in the official inventory list), but also to make sure nothing gets lost or broken during the process.

You should know also that you must include the serial numbers of any electronic appliances you are having shipped, and be especially careful to list all new appliances, otherwise they will be confiscated by Mexican customs officials. Your goods should obviously be insured for the move. If you would like to bring your pet into the country, you should find a professional pet moving service.

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