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VISA & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
2007 Update
Immigration
This article contains information on the - FMT, - FM3, and FM2.
The $ amounts are valid in September, 2007.
While Mexico Connect tries to keep this page current, please keep in mind that requirements are constantly changing, and the information in this page should be used as a useful guide rather than as absolutely accurate and current. A list of documents needed to apply for the FM-3 and FM-2, is available to subscribers.
FMT
An FMT is a tourist visa for people traveling to Mexico. Although this visa can potentially be valid for 180 days,the time assigned is at the discretion of the Immigration officer. Normally the time period is related to the purposes of your journey. Usually the visa is approved for a maximum period of 90 days if you arrive in Mexico by plane for a vacation, after which it can be renewed for an additional 90 days at any Mexican Immigration office. If you are crossing the border in an automobile, you can request the full 180 days. There is no guarantee that the full 180 days will be given.
What do I need to get one?Proof of citizenship - this can be either a passport or a certified copy of your birth certificate accompanied by a photo ID. A passport is the document of preference.
Be prepared to fill out the information requested, which includes your place of birth, your destination and the reason for your visit.
The administrative fee for the FMT is currently $237.00 pesos.
Where do I get one?You can pick up a blank FMT form at any Mexican Consulate or at the travel agency issuing your plane ticket. If they do not provide you with one or you simply forget to ask for it, you can pick one up at the check-in counter at the airport or on the plane while en route to your destination. If you are coming to Mexico via automobile, you can request an FMT form at the border.
Do I need it?Yes! You will not be allowed into the country without it and, since you will have to turn it in upon returning home, it is strongly recommended that you not lose it. Should it get stolen, report it immediately to the nearest Mexican Immigration office and be prepared to show proof of citizenship as well as your airline ticket, if you came to Mexico by plane.
Limitations
An FM-3 is a one-year permit to reside in Mexico. This document makes the holder a No Inmigrante (Non-Immigrant) like the tourist card does but, unlike the tourist card, it allows you to live in the country for an extended period of time. The document must be renewed each year as long as you continue to reside in Mexico. After your fifth year with an FM-3, you can either upgrade to an FM-2 or simply request a new FM-3.
The following information applies to persons who will be considered Rentistas, meaning you will not work in Mexico.
Where do I get one?You may apply for an FM-3 at any Mexican Immigration office within Mexico or at any Mexican Consulate.
What do I need to get one?This is a two-step process. . . Detailed instructions and a list of documents needed are available to subscribers.
Do I need it?Yes, if you are planning on living in Mexico more than 180 days per year.
LimitationsAs specified above, you will not be able to work if you are classified as a rentista. If you are moving to Mexico because of work, make sure your employer helps you make all the arrangements necessary to allow you to get working papers, or check with your nearest Mexican Consulate as to what is required.
Things to RememberIf our obtained your FM-3 through a Mexican Consulate in your home country, you must register it within 45 days of your arriving in Mexico with the local Immigration office.
Your FM-3 is to be renewed annually for a period of five years. After five years, you may apply for an FM-2 or simply apply for a new FM-3.
The FM-3 allows you to bring your vehicle with you across the border. As long as your FM-3 is valid, your car is legally in Mexico.
An FM-2 is a one year permit to reside in Mexico. Unlike the FM-3, however, this document makes the holder an Inmigrante (Immigrant). The document must be renewed each year as long as you continue to reside in Mexico. After your fifth year you can apply to become an inmigrado - immigrate into the country as a permanent resident.
Where do I get one?You may apply for an FM-2 at any Mexican Immigration office within Mexico.
What do I need to get one?For the moment, it is recommended that you find a good Mexican attorney to help you through the process. An FM-2 is harder to obtain than an FM-3 because it is meant for people who desire to make Mexico their permanent residence. You will need . . .
Detailed instructions and a list of documents needed are available to subscribers.
Not necessarily. It is simply another option. The advantage to an FM-2 is that, after renewing it consecutively for five years, you become eligible to become a permanent resident of Mexico.
For the list of requisites and steps to obtain the FM-3 and FM-2, we invite you to join our family of subscribers... it isn't expensive. A monthly subscription is just $5.00 USD - that's $1.15 per week. An annual subscription costs $30.00 USD - only $2.50 per month or 58 cents per week. We think you'll find it's money well spent.
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