Need some advice about moving to Queretaro

[SimpleVerde]

Originally Posted by quinta

Moving company was "Los Castores"...

Muchisimas gracias quinta! I'll give them a call and post what I learn here for others.

[RVGRINGO]

For those who get FM3 visas at a consulate; don't forget that you have just 30 days to visit immigration at your destination and register your FM3 and your address. It may take a couple of visits or almost as much time as getting the FM3 in Mexico. Only those who need a 'menaje de casa' have any need to get the FM3 outside of Mexico.

[quinta]

The "Menaje de Casa" or household goods listing (you are entitled to bring all your things with you), has to be made at the Mexican Consulate where you are from since you will need to present it at the border before crossing into Mexico. This can save you a lot of money in import fees and customs duty fees. This list will be received and stamped at the Consulate, they will tell you what documents you need to present and is a simple procedure to do. It also saved us $ in "mordidas" on the road.....

[RVGRINGO]

If you are bringing goods with you, in your own vehicle, you don't need a menaje de casa. However, if you are shipping household goods; you will need one.

[quinta]

A "Menaje de Casa" shouldn't be made if you're just bringing some things with you that might fit into a car..... it's to bring a house full of goods you are bringing into another country. Major appliances, all your furniture, etc. otherwise it's not worth using this option since you can't use it more than once per move so I would save it for a "big" move.
If your stuff fits in your vehicle and you've got an FM3 for that, you should be fine with that. However, you will still be subject to searches before entering and leaving cities, might be a good idea to have an itemized listing to show just in case.

[Tequisquiapan]

Hi. The whole area of the state of Queretaro is wonderful. I dont have information about the number of expats in the area but I can tell you that it is a great place to live. I am not retired but my mom is and she loves it here. We live in a town named Tequisquiapan. We are 30 min from the city of Queretaro. It is a small colonial town just right for retireing. There are some interesting living options in Tequisquiapan for retirees. I can give you more info if you wish.
Victor

[RVGRINGO]

Welcome. We'll look forward to hearing more about Tequisquiapan as you post in the future. Others may have specific questions for you and I hope you'll post the answers for all to see.

[SimpleVerde]

Originally Posted by Tequisquiapan

Hi. The whole area of the state of Queretaro is wonderful...
Victor

Thank you Tequis - I've visited extranjeros there and agree. The only reason I'm focused on Queretaro is that there are more businesses there and I will be creating a business to serve them. I'm some years yet from retiring.

[Micho]

do you need a menaje de casa if you ship your household goods by air in advance to your departure? I was thinking of doing that only to then show up at the customs cargo warehouse at the airport with my passport, used boarding passes, etc. In a way I would be technically traveling with my goods; just on separate planes. Can anyone comment?

[RVGRINGO]

That's a new one! You had better ask your nearest Mexican Consulate.