Get Moving The next step is to begin thinking about the moving process itself. The moving process involves selecting a good moving service, and it's essential that you base your choice on recommendations from people who have worked with a particular moving company before you make your choice.
One thing to make sure is that you are not bringing in illegal substances like organic goods, alcohol, drugs or firearms into the country. You will be required to sign an official document certifying this. You are also not supposed to bring in any new goods, what you bring in should be your used household items, nothing else. Make sure to insure what it is you are moving and keep a record of the items, as things may be lost, damaged or broken along the way. You never know, even with the best companies. Besides, you will need to provide Mexican customs with an inventory of the goods you are bringing in. The Relocation ProcessHaving done your homework, it is a very good idea to contact a relocation specialist before you move to Mexico. If you are relocating with a company, your company could provide you with an international relocation specialist, as the services of a relocation specialist are sometimes included in the company's budget for the expatriate business relocation package, but not always. Relocation specialists are very handy in that they offer you the chance to make your relocation to Mexico as smooth as possible for you and your family. They generally offer look-and-see tours to help you figure out where you'd like to live (it would be ideal if you could make a pre-move visit), and they also offer home searches to help you find a place once you've figured out where you'd like to live. They take charge of the hassles and details of setting up the house, utilities and communications, etc. If you are planning on leaving the country they can also take care of the sale or lease of your home. One thing to note about most relocation companies is that they generally prefer to work with companies as clients, rather than individuals. So if you are being relocated through your company, make sure you know if your company has included a relocation specialist in your relocation budget. If you are not planning on using a relocation service, you can hire the services of a real estate agent, but make sure you go about this task with a list of recommendations. Do your homework, search around, check our Certified Service Providers. You can find a house or an apartment depending on your needs, but you should know that the cost of living in Mexico is not cheap, despite the misconceptions of many foreigners. As a foreigner, you will also need a guarantor (aval) to underwrite your lease contract. This is often underrated by potential lessees, but is very important nevertheless. Note that your company can act as a guarantor if need be. Return to top |
