In order to legally buy and sell Real Estate as a foreigner in Mexico, you must have the correct immigration status. In simple terms, a Buyer of Real Property in Mexico must have an, FM3 Visa or an FM2 Visa. One of the first questions we ask new customers is if they have their Visa's to purchase property in Mexico. If they do not, we are able to use our many years of experience to walk our customers through the process. We will expedite the process by notifying you in advance of what you will need to start the process, as well has help you through the process to get the correct Visa for your situation.
Also, if you plan on working in Mexico, you must have the FM3 (Work) Visa which is different from the FM3 (Rentista) Visa. If you have the standard FM3 (Rentista) Visa and need to get the Work Visa, simply schedule an appointment with our office by e-mail at:
customer_service@1sttitleservices.com
or by calling us directly at 760-230-0229 (From the US) or 661-614-3201 (From Mexico).