Moving Guide
– Mexico
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Removals to Mexico
Moving to or from Mexico is made effortless with Britannia Alan Cook. Our commitment goes beyond mere relocation – we take pride in offering a suite of removal services tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re in need of storage solutions or expert packing assistance, our goal is to ensure your move to or from Mexico is as smooth and stress-free as possible.
At Britannia Alan Cook, we’re your trusted solution for relocation to Mexico, irrespective of the size or destination. Whether you’re navigating local landscapes or exploring picturesque regions, our seamless service is supported by the extensive network of Britannia Movers International. Your journey to Mexico begins with us.
For more details on our International Removal services, click here. Alternatively, contact us to arrange a free quotation, or if you have any further questions.
Country Facts: Mexico
Time Zone:
There are 4 different time zones in Mexico. The majority of Mexico is covered by two time zones. Central & most of eastern Mexico follow central standard time which is UTC – 6.
The other main time zone used in Mexico is Mountain Standard Time (UTC -7) and this is used for most of Western Mexico.
The two smaller time zones in Mexico are Pacific Standard time (UTC -8) which is used in the far west of the country and in far eastern parts of Mexico they use Eastern Standard time (UTC -5).
Most of Mexico doesn’t use daylight savings time, however, there are a few small areas close to the US border which will follow DST and move their clocks forward one hour on the second Sunday in March until the first Sunday in November.
Currency:
The Mexican Peso (MXN)
Calling Code: +52
Languages spoken
Mexico does not have a recognised an official language, however Spanish is by far the most popular language spoken. Over 90% of the population in Mexico speak Spanish.
Importing Personal Effects
There are a large number of documents and requirements to import personal effects into Mexico. The below is not an exhaustive list, but an example of some of the requirements for Mexican citizens and permanent residents would need to provide:
- Clear copy of shipper’s passport
- Clear copy of both sides of shipper’s Permanent Resident Card
- Copy of the Unique Code for Personal Registration (CURP)
- Original Inventory- each page must be stamped by the Mexican consulate
- Electrical inventory with the brand, model and serial number of all of the electrical items in the shipment
Depending on the shipper’s status and where they are moving and other factors, will depend on what further documents are required. Effects will not be shipped until agent in Mexico has given green light that all the correct documentation has been supplied and approved. There is a time limit from when resident cards and inventories are stamped and when shipment must arrive in Mexico.
Importing Vehicles
Mexican citizens and permanent residents cannot import cars into Mexico. If shipping effects on a temporary visa, you may be able to import a vehicle on a temporary basis, more details on this can be provided if needed.
Moving Pets
A few documents are required to bring dogs, cats and other animals into Mexico and owner/importer would have to pay duties. It is recommended to have these forms supplied to the relevant authorities in advance and have the pet arrive at the beginning of the week. This is to avoid pets being kept in customs control for more time than necessary or over the weekend as pets will not be fed whilst in customs control.
Contact an international pet moving company for more information.
Prohibitions and Restrictions:
The below are some of the items that are banned from being imported into Mexico:
- Work of arts/art collections (paintings & sculptures)
- Food
- Fabrics
- Wine & liquors
Please ask and a full list of prohibited/restricted items can be advised.
Importing plants do you need a Phytosanitary certificate.
It is not recommended to import any plants from the UK to Mexico.
General information about the country and what it is known for
The Great Pyramid of Cholula in Mexico is the largest pyramid in the world. Human civilization in Mexico (or the United States of Mexico to give the country it’s official name) can be traced back to at least 8,000 BC.
Mexico City, which is the capital of Mexico has the largest amount of taxis for any city in the world. There are about 140,000 estimated taxis operating in Mexico City, for a population of almost 9 million people. To give a comparison, New York City has approximately 14,000 taxis for a population of 8.5 million people.
Mexico is in the top six most biodiverse countries in the world. The diverse ecosystems of Mexico are home to over 200,000 different species or about tenth, if not more of the world’s biodiversity.
Whether you need a permit to work or live there
Non-Mexican citizens will need a visa to live and work in Mexico. The main options are a temporary residence visa or a permanent residence visa. The temporary visa will need to be renewed yearly, if staying longer than 4 years then a permanent resident visa will be required. If eligible, you can apply for a permanent resident visa without first applying for a temporary visa.
International money transfers
If transferring currency from or to Mexico, IFX can use their expertise to save you money with competitive rates that are better than the high street bank. Please contact them to see how much you can save.
For more information about Mexico removals and storage services, please contact our friendly team. Alternatively, please complete our contact us form and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
