sanfelipebob - 11-10-2005 at 09:03 PM
Are application available online? Thanks
comitan - 11-10-2005 at 09:04 PM
No has to be done at mexican Immigration.
Bob and Susan - 11-11-2005 at 07:13 AM
Comitan..it's online now...i've seen it...
I'll have to look it up...It's on a Mexican .gob site
comitan - 11-11-2005 at 07:58 AM
Bob
Even if you got it on line what good would it do you, I don't think it would save on anything.
fm3
sanfelipebob - 11-11-2005 at 08:56 AM
it would allow me to fill it out at home and not at the consulate. Therefore I could arrive prepared.
bajajudy - 11-11-2005 at 10:06 AM
Just remember to bring many copies of everything.
There is a joke that has been going around...how many copies of my bank account, passport etc do I need to bring to
Migracion........................................
ONE more than you bring!
comitan - 11-11-2005 at 10:56 AM
Bob
Hate to say this, but you none of your prepartion will make it any faster IMHO. The most important thing you can take with you is patience, and be
humble these two things will get you through faster than anything. The fastest I have ever been through is three trips some people take 5-7 and such
unhappiness all caused by themselves.
Bob and Susan - 11-11-2005 at 11:33 AM
Mine tok a MONTH...relax you're in Mexico
..oh yea.... I had assistance
Bob and Susan - 11-11-2005 at 12:25 PM
It's a little over half way down....
http://www.consulmexny.org/eng/downloadable_files/MANUAL_TRA...
you need word....
I'll look for a better form
backninedan - 11-11-2005 at 01:10 PM
I got mine in Oregon and it took approx. 1 month. Any papers you get on line will be a waste of time and effort. Renewals here in Loreto are a snap,
just get a few copies done and wait a week. The office is staffed by a nice bunch of guys who have always gone out of there way to help.
comitan - 11-11-2005 at 01:18 PM
Dan
You bring up a very good point their attitude, years ago a person dredded going into migration, now they are personable, helpful and efficient. After
going in for so many years if I now forget a form they do it for me, they are great.
Forms
Al G - 11-11-2005 at 09:07 PM
Is there a list of possible forms here in the archives?
Does anyone have one handy? I'm not movig yet, but like to file thing like this.
I talking about something like "The List" (Camping) by Baja Judy.
[Edited on 11-12-2005 by Al G]
wornout - 11-11-2005 at 09:37 PM
You have heard of a 'living will', well, Immigration in Mexico is a 'living list'. THEY keep the list. Pringing out a list and filing it will only
be busy work. FM3's are a national document and should be the same everywhere. It will be different at every office go to. It is different here in
San Felipe from say Loreto or La Paz. Like most people who have done it here recommend, go in to the Local Immigration and ask them how much and what
is needed.
in ensenada
sylens - 11-11-2005 at 10:02 PM
they do not have a pre-printed form of requirements. they grab a form, turn it to blank reverse and write what you need to bring. however, it is
never complete. there are always a couple of forms they "forget" to write. like the man said, your patience is the most important "thing" to bring.
it can drive you fawrkine nuts. and, oh yes. graciousness. next best thing to patience. being nice never hurts.
Capt. George - 11-12-2005 at 06:10 AM
Best bet for FM-3
Olivia01@prodigy.net.mx well worth the extra bucks
also will interpret
new Notario: Numero 20, Guillermo Santillan Meza (EXCELLENT!) no ingles
Both in Santa Rosalia Just finished a property deal in less then a week!
FM3 from Los Angeles Ca
sanfelipebob - 11-15-2005 at 08:42 PM
I applied yesterday and was asked to fill out simple application. They also wanted a letter from my local Police department saying I was a good guy, 6
frontal and 6 side view passport photos which the took of me downstairs for a fee. the last thing they wanted was proof of funds which I supplied in
the form of statements on cd accounts. I pick it up Wednesday.
Tucker - 11-15-2005 at 09:01 PM
I don't want to rain on your parade, but you have more hoops to jump through. You didn't mention payment, I don't know if you do that in CA or
MX..Within 30 days after issuance of your papers in CA you must register your FM-3 at the local office of the INM providing proof of residency and
possibly other things. The La Paz office is very professionaly staffed, but from what I've heard others don't have such a good reputation.
Good luck.
Cost me $98.00 U.S.
beercan - 11-15-2005 at 09:38 PM
last week to renew mine !!!
Pstreet1 - 11-15-2005 at 09:48 PM
You pay when you pick it up. It's easier in San Diego: no letter to say you are a good person, and you pick it up the next day--or even the same day
if you get there to apply right when they open.
Pstreet1 - 11-15-2005 at 09:55 PM
Do you have a residence in Mexico yet? If you don't own a place and need to register ownership locally, why not just get it at your closest
consulate? In San Diego, you apply one day (take copies of 6 mts. worth of bank statements) and pick it up the next. If you get there right when
they open, you can even get it that afternoon just before they close. The application is a VERY simple one page document: name, address, birthday
sort of thing. They'll take the pictures at the consulate......very easy.
Phil C - 11-16-2005 at 05:29 AM
San Diego Consulate, with bank statments, 6 months,two coppies, passport, passport photos (two),I had mine 24 hrs latter. No good guy letter from
police required here. Funny that it's different in L.A.
[Edited on 11-16-2005 by Phil C]
rpleger - 11-16-2005 at 12:40 PM
Be sure to register when you get to Mexico, 30 days
Tio Rocky - 11-16-2005 at 01:55 PM
Does anyone know the min amount of funds someone must show these days?
Tio
Got It !
sanfelipebob - 11-16-2005 at 01:57 PM
Very easy today picking it up. Now I will head off to Cabo for the checkin.
maybe its the neighborhood
sanfelipebob - 11-16-2005 at 02:01 PM
The Los Angeles Consulate is in a terrible neighborhood. Although it is getting better.
bajalou - 11-16-2005 at 03:04 PM
In San Felipe it's $1,000 US for a single person and $1,500 USD for a couple - thats in the bank here.
FM-3
mcgyver - 11-16-2005 at 03:48 PM
I never bothered with them for years, the company I worked for got them for me. I then got my first personal one at the Consulate in Yuma in 2 hours,
no good guy letters, no Doctors letters, I already had bank letter from Texas bank in spanish and notarized by Texas secretary of state. Was told to
register in San Felipe with a copy of my property lease. When I arrived at the San Felipe office I was told it was all wrong including the pictures
and I would have to start over and pay someone to help me. I drove back to Yuma and went back to the Consul ( In person himself) I told him that San
Felipe said he did shoddy work and it was no good and I wanted my $98 back!! WOW !! In seconds he had 3 cell phone calls going and his secretary on 2
more and some of the younger secretarys were covering their ears and blushing!! He informed me of his seniorty to the persons at San Felipe and
personal freindship with Presidente Fox and that his daughter was a US Marine and his son was a cadet at Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy and for
me to go back to San Felipe and present the documents again and gave me his personal cell phone number to call if all was not smiles and kowtows.
I will be going back soon for my fourth one since then and have had nothing but the most courteous efficent fast service, I don't think the same
people are still there, they seem to change often. With San Felipe at least you do not have to have funds in a Mexican bank but do have to have a bank
letter from your stateside banks in spanish and notarized by the Secretary of that state, my bank does it automaticly at no charge, the state charges
$10.00. Every office has different rules!!!
osoflojo - 11-17-2005 at 12:16 PM
I think the previous wirter is correct. The minimum bank balance is supposed to be $1000.00 for a single person but I have gotten away with as little
as $400.00 for a renewal in the past. I guess it just depends..................