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10 years ago

How to time the Big Move to Lake Chapala

10 years ago
I know that when one obtains a Residente Temporal, you then have 30 days to cross the border and report to … whoever it is in Mexico. (*grin*). And while crossing into Mexico you have to pay a bond on one’s car that is not eligible for a Mexican license plate.
Question: Can I (1) get approval for a Residente Temporal in March, report to the Mexican authorities within 30 days as required, search for a rental home in Lake Chapala to live, and then (2) return in April to the U.S. for however long to prepare for (3) my physical move in May? (Between #2 and #3, I’ll need time to sell most of my belongings, pack what I am taking, clean and empty the house, rent it out, and arrange to hire the Mexico Mover Guy and a truck to move my stuff to Ajijic). (I know I may have to do the TIP thing with my car each time I enter and leave Mexico.)
Does this sound feasible? Nobody has discussed splitting up their move this way, but it would be very stressful to me to take care of all the above within 30 days, all by myself. And that would negate a big reason for moving in the first place – less stress in my life.
Dianne – stuck in Houston; dreaming of Mexico

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