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Foreign plated vehicle Posted by davidstrand on August 15, 2023, 6:03 pm Is it possible to have a foreign plated vehicle (Canada) nationalized? If so, could someone explain the procedure❓🙏🏿 Thx in advance🙏🙏 ds

Re: Foreign plated vehicle Posted by Jim T on August 15, 2023, 6:27 pm, in reply to "Foreign plated vehicle" A foreign national who is in Mexico as a Visitor can not register a vehicle in Mexico. If the vehicle is in Mexico, and the owner has Temporary Residente or Permanent Residence status, the vehicle is deemed to be a "Chocolate vehicle". There is currently an amnesty to allow these vehicles to be legalized. (A Temporary Residente or Permanente Residente may not bring a vehicle into Mexico using a Temporary Import Permit.) https://mexicodailypost.com/2023/04/08/these-are-the-conditions-to-regularize-chocolate-cars-in-a-new-stage-that-begins-in-april-2023/ I received my Permanente Residente status earlier this year. Unfortunately, my vehicle was in Canada. I decided to import it (2007 Ford Ranger) into Mexico. It has been expensive and involved (approx $5,500 USD). I expect to complete the process, have the truck registered and licensed tomorrow. I will post a synopsis of the process in the next 10 days.

Re: Foreign plated vehicle Posted by Evelyn B on August 15, 2023, 9:54 pm, in reply to "Re: Foreign plated vehicle" Last I heard, the only vehicles from out of country that can be licensed in Mexico have to have been made in either Canada or the US…..the ‘Three Amigos Trade Accord’. Vehicles made in Japan for example are not eligible. That was a number of years ago now so if anyone has any current info I would appreciate knowing about it. Thanks.

Re: Foreign plated vehicle Posted by Jim T on August 17, 2023, 9:06 am, in reply to "Re: Foreign plated vehicle" Let me backtrack on one point. I believe a person with an annualTempoary Residence may Temporarily import their vehicle for the same period (annual) as their Tempoary Residence visa. And success! I now have Jalisco license plates on my pickup truck--and, a lighter wallet.

Onapaffa Posted by Cruz G on August 17, 2023, 10:23 am, in reply to "Re: Foreign plated vehicle" Hola. If you only need to use your foreign vehicle, manufactured in whatever country, to drive in only the states of Jalisco or Nayarit, Onapaffa might be a program to assist you. It might be a cheaper way to go if you plan to only drive locally. Call Carlos of Onapaffa at 322 216 4107 for an orientation. Carlos is mainly a Spanish speaker. I have driven two Onapaffa registered vehicles in the past without problems. I used a similar program for the two vehicles when I lived in the state of Colima. This might be a way to be able to drive to Manzanillo and the airport. Cruz

Re: Foreign plated vehicle Posted by davidstrand on August 22, 2023, 8:20 pm, in reply to "Re: Foreign plated vehicle" Thx Jim T‼️🙏

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