2008Legal / Business Practices forum
Logistics and requirements for commercial work in Mexico City
18 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Equipment insurance can cover international work worldwide except for transport by boat.
- Working in Mexico requires proper immigration and customs documentation including an FR2 form from the client and a stamped equipment list from the consulate.
- A letter from your client or coordinator in Mexico helps with immigration requirements.
- You should bring a complete list of your equipment to the consulate, though physical presence of the gear may not be strictly required.
- Equipment theft in Mexico City is less common than often portrayed, with insurance costs for gear sometimes being lower there than in the United States.
- Personal security concerns in Mexico City are often exaggerated by media coverage rather than reflecting actual risk to workers.
- General city awareness and caution apply in Mexico City as they would in any major metropolitan area.
Depends on
- The discussion references equipment insurance policies and consulate procedures from 2008, which may have changed.
- Security and theft observations are based on individual experiences and may not represent all situations.
- Specific consulate procedures may vary by location and time period.
- The claim about insurance costs being cheaper was noted as surprising and may not be typical.