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Mexico

Mexico Culture Overview1, 2

  • Capital: Mexico City
  • Population: approx. 130 million, the 3rd largest country in Latin America.
  • Official Language: Spanish
  • Currency: Mexican Pesos (MXN)
  • Mexico is the home to several ancient civilizations including Olmec, Maya, Toltec and Aztec.
  • The world’s largest pyramid, The Great Pyramid od Cholula, is in Mexico.
  • Traditional Mexican folk music includes Mariachi which is consist of violins, trumpets and guitars.
  • Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day. Instead, it commemorates their army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
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Tips On Moving to Mexico

What Do You Need to Enter Mexico?3

  • Valid Passport
  • Visa (only if staying more than 180 days)
  • FMM Tourist Card (for land travel)
  • Completed Customs Declaration Form

Customs and Declarations4

All passengers entering Mexico are required to declare their belongings. Passengers carrying cash or other means of payment exceeding US$10,000 are required to declare to Customs.

Major restricted items:

  • Food items that are not packaged or canned such as meat and fruit
  • Plants and flowers
  • Seeds or materials of vegetable origin
  • Medicine other than that for personal use

Helpful numbers in case of emergencies in Mexico5

There are several important emergency numbers to know in case you ever experience an emergency or need emergency help:

  • All Emergencies (911)
  • Police (911 or 066)
  • Ambulance (911 or 065)
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Passing Away in Mexico6, 7

A doctor or person authorized by the Mexican Secretary of Health will issue a preliminary death record (Certificado de Defunción) prior to transferring the body to the funeral home. The preliminary death record must be registered with the Civil Registry (Registro Civil) who will then issue the death certificate (acta de defunción) and burial or cremation authorization. This process should occur within 24 to 72 hours after the death.

The death should also be reported to the relevant embassy or consulate.

The following information is required when reporting a death:

  • Original Mexican Death Certificate
  • Certified English Translation of the Death Certificate
  • Consular Report of Death Abroad (CRDA)
  • Deceased Passport or Proof of Citizenship
  • Proof of Identity for the Person Reporting the Death

Repatriating Mortal Remains6, 7

The repatriation of a body to the home country requires the help of the relevant local embassy or consulate. Consular officials can assist in organizing repatriation and obtaining appropriate documentation.

When repatriation of the body is requested, funeral homes or crematoriums in Mexico will temporarily hold the remains while arrangements are made.

A health permit is required from the Mexican health authorities before the remains can be repatriated along with the following (certified translations may be required from the destination country):

  • Consular Mortuary Certificate
  • Death Certificate
  • An embalming certificate / Affidavit from a local Funeral Director
  • Transit permit