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Wait, I have a whole bunch of other moving questions and need more insight into the logistics of settling into my new San Miguel de Allende home. Can you help me?
Even better! I work with a couple of different relocation consultants whose full-time expertise is assisting Americans and Canadians with their ...
We have fur babies—three large dogs—that we are moving to San Miguel and we refuse to put them in cargo hold. Are there restrictions on bringing down pets and are there pet transport companies available?
I’d guess that 90% of my clients move here with pets, it’s very common! There are indeed pet transport companies and when driving down a pet by ...
We’re from Manhattan and we’re Dean & Deluca fanatics, we have a whole pantry of specialty foods I refuse to leave behind. What can I bring from my pantry?
There is actually an extensive list of products you can bring in for personal consumption, let me refer you to a resource that can give you that...
Our estate has an 18th century limestone fountain from France that we love but don’t think we can move down with us—do you think we can reproduce that for our new home in San Miguel de Allende?
Certainly! The cantera stone carvers here in San Migel de Allende are master craftsmen, they can custom-create—or reproduce from photos—any foun...
I had a custom-made four-poster king size bed made in the U.S. that I love but feel will be too expensive to move down to San Miguel. Can I get a replacement made here?
Certainly! You’ll be amazed at the craftsmanship available here in San Miguel de Allende. I can refer you to several different companies who can...
I’d just like to bring a new faucet for my home in my suitcase—is that okay?
Sure, I’ve had clients bring all kinds of home-improvement items in their suitcase. Remember, there is a technical dollar limit on the value of ...
I hear Meyer lemons are almost impossible to find in Mexico—can I move down my potted lemon trees?
Sorry again, fruits and vegetables, plants, spices or seeds cannot be imported. A good gardener can actually find you a Meyer lemon tree here in...
I’ve got an antique Smith & Wesson from my grandfather that I can’t part with—can I move it down with my other antiques?
Sorry, antique or otherwise, all firearms are prohibited from being brought into Mexico. Talk to your professional mover about other creative wa...
I’m just driving down in my car with a load of things for my home and I don’t have my residency visa yet—must I pay a duty on the stuff in my car?
No, a Menaje de Casa does not apply to whatever might fit in the back of a car, you can bring such a small load down without problem....
So how do I bring down my car to San Miguel de Allende?
The rules applying to foreign and used vehicles change almost annually. When I first moved here in 2009, I could not only bring in my old car..,...
Does that mean I can bring down my old used car with my furniture?
No, all types of vehicles are classified separately and must be declared and approved separately....
I just bought a brand-new Viking range that we want in our new home in San Miguel de Allende—can I bring it down safely?
New appliances and electronics can be tricky! Mexican law says you can only import used (owned at least six months) appliances and electronics, ...
Do I get charged a duty by the Mexican government for moving my household goods and furniture into Mexico?
Once you acquire a residency visa, you can obtain a Menaje de Casa—I can refer you to a source to assist you with this process—which then allows...
But I don’t know any movers that can move me to San Miguel de Allende all the way from the U.S.!
Your Realtor will always have some referrals for you. I personally refer clients to two reputable moving companies—both of which can insure your...
I see that most homes in San Miguel de Allende are sold furnished! Should I move any furniture here?
Yes, the majority or homes in San Miguel are indeed sold either fully furnished or partially furnished, some are even sold turnkey. Whether you ...
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