Can you get a fully completed Visa by going to a consulate?
I need to get one asap for someone for some paperwork in Mexico, but don't want to travel down unless we have to.CaboRon - 2-15-2008 at 11:38 AM
JZ,
Part of the answer is yes, however what kind of visa are you looking for ? There are almost twelve different types of the FM3 visa alone.
And if you get a residential visa you will have to register it at the local Immigration office within a certain time frame of your crossing the
border.
Sounds like you may be considering an FM3 investor visa so that you can buy a home down here. In that case you will also have to register your
local address when you get down here.
CaboRon
PS: Where are you located... some consulates are renowned for the runnaround .... the fastest processing seems to be at the San Diego Consulate.
You can do a search for the items you need to complete the process. Also if you do get an FM3 you will need to cross the border and register at the
crossing within ninety days of issue otherwise it will become null and void.
[Edited on 2-15-2008 by CaboRon]vandenberg - 2-15-2008 at 11:40 AM
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Originally posted by JZ
Can you get a fully completed Visa by going to a consulate?
I need to get one asap for someone for some paperwork in Mexico, but don't want to travel down unless we have to.
JZ,
Your question is not very clear.
If you would fly anywhere from The US into Mexico ,your FMT ( visitor visa ) would be automatically included into the ticket price and get stamped at
point of entry. Then, if you would extend your stay to the max of 180 days, which should be possible, you would have to contact immigration closest to
your entry point. FM3's would be a different story altogether. Better clarify your question.
[Edited on 2-15-2008 by vandenberg]JZ - 2-15-2008 at 01:08 PM
Sorry, I meant a tourist visa. I'm going down to sign some papers in Sonora and will use a power of attorney to sign for someone else as well. At
the signing we have to present current visas. I have an FM3, but need to get an FMT for the other person. Trying to avoid them having to fly down or
drive from LA to the border just to get the FMT if there is another option.
[Edited on 2-15-2008 by JZ]CaboRon - 2-15-2008 at 01:24 PM
JZ,
I don't believe your power of attorney will work unless it is in Spanish and certified by a Mexican attorney.
And if you are stopped with two visas it could be a sticky wicket.
Your friend is probably going to have to sign his own papers in Mexico.
You should consult a Mexican attorney to see if this will work at all.
CaboRonJZ - 2-15-2008 at 01:35 PM
I have a mexican attorney. I have a valid power of attorney. I'm not worried about that.
I just need to get their FMT to the notario. If worst comes to worst I'll get one at the border and hand carry it down. They just need a copy anyway,
so there is no risk of "getting stopped with it!"
