Apply For Your Visa: FMT or FM3
Posted on : May-07-2009 | By : Barbie | In : Customs in Mexico, FM, FM3 and VISAS, Finances & Money, Passport, Permits, Planning Your Retirement, Regulations and Rules, Retire, The Border, Travel Abroad, Traveling In Mexico, Visas & Passports
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FMT or FM3 Visa
Foreign nationals, (you and I), under an FMT or FM3…
…can visit Mexico for a defined period of time and take part in non-remunerative activities such as vacations, holidays, and/or just visiting.
The Mexican Tourist permit, FMT, allows you to remain in Mexico up to 180 days, and is available from airlines and ports of entry – that’s what you fill out when you’re on the plane – or ship.
You can use an FMT permit to enter Mexico for leisure or when you think you are ready to look for property you may want to invest in – either for retirement or perhaps recreation while you are still working.
You will need the FMT if and when you purchase a property, and usually your realtor or developer in Mexico will be able to help you with any questions you may have about your visa. Check with the nearest Mexican Consul (not tourist office) for current requirements, as they do change from time to time, but not a lot.
Requirements for remunerative (you are planning on making money) visits or longer stays (over 180 days) require special permits from the Mexican Consulate.



