Questions tagged [mexico]

Questions regarding emigrating from, immigrating to and living in the United Mexican States

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How can I "legalize" my US car in Mexico?

I have a US-licensed vehicle, currently in Mexico, and with a temporary import permit (meaning as long as my residency status is valid, my car is also legal in Mexico). What must I do to legally import my vehicle, however? That is, register it with…
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Can my girlfriend cross the US / Mexican border if her child is a US citizen, during COVID

My girlfriend's child was born in the US, but my girlfriend is not a US citizen. The child is a minor. She does not have a current passport, but she does have a visa which allows her to cross normally. Since her child is a US citizen, is she allowed…
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In Mexico, what do the various colors of curbs mean with respect to parking zones?

In the US, I'm accustomed to never parking along a yellow or red curb. yellow meaning a freight loading/unloading zone and red meaning a fire or emergency-access zone. However, in Mexico I see a plethora of yellow curbs, often in residential…
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Can you cross at any border into Mexico after legalizing your car from the US?

Once you pick up your paperwork in the US to legalize a car in Mexico can you cross into mexico at any border?
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How long can I drive in Mexico with a foreign-licensed car?

We plan to move to Mexico in May. My auto license plates expire in Jan. and I have an option to renew them for either 1 year or 2 years and they are kind of expensive. How long will I be able to drive in Mexico with my auto plates?