Can I leave my U.S. car in Mexico on an FM3 visa?

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How long can I keep my US car in Mexico?

Tourists and Temporary Residents are allowed to bring ONE car per person into Mexico, for their use as long as they keep that immigration status, including renewals. Hence, a tourist can bring a car into Mexico for 90 or 180 days (according to its immigration form).

Can you leave a US car in Mexico?

Whether you your TIP is tied to a Visitor Permit (FMM) or your Residente Temporal permit, you can leave Mexico without your vehicle and the vehicle will remain legal in Mexico for so long as the TIP remains current (not past its expiry date).

What happens if I leave my car in Mexico?

If you abandon your foreign-plated car in Mexico, you'll have to pay Aduana (Mexican Customs) 40% tax on the car's value. This rule was brought-in some while ago to discourage foreigners from abandoning or selling their foreign-plated cars and telling Mexican Customs they were lost or stolen.

Can I bring my car to Mexico permanently?

Permanently Import Your Car to MexicoIt is not possible to switch between temporary to permanent importation in Mexico. A temporarily imported car must be exported and reimported permanently.

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