Article: This will help you decide what to keep and what to throw away while packing. You will also want to think about other factors such as the weather and where you’ll be living — for example, if you know that you’ll be moving around a lot, or that you’ll live in small spaces, you might want to consider digitizing your CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays so that you’re not lugging those around with you. An e-reader is a space-friendly alternative to books.  Once you’ve figured out what you want to bring with you, decide whether you wish to sell, store, or donate the rest. Note that storage fees can add up, so if there’s something you simply can’t get rid of it might be worth shipping it to Mexico. If you choose to ship some of your items, look for quotes from shipping companies at home and in Mexico to get the best price. (Be sure to look at reviews for each company, too, before deciding on one!) Things like art and furniture can be brought into Mexico duty-free as long as they were bought at least six months before entry, but you cannot bring in live predator fish, dead fish of any kind, and certain drugs, including medical marijuana.  FM3 visa holders have the one-time option to import $5,000 USD worth of personal household items into Mexico duty-free for a $100 USD fee. If you decide to take advantage of this, you’ll need to ensure that you clearly mark each box and provide the Mexican consulate with a list of everything you are shipping, including serial numbers of electronics. Unless you're from America, if you’re planning to bring electrical appliances, the electrical voltage requirements may not work for most of the larger appliances. Lower-voltage items, such as MP3 players, will typically adjust. If you are coming from Europe, it is best to sell them and purchase ones once you arrive. This can save you on moving costs. If you have cats or dogs, they will need health checks and signed certificates of their health by a veterinary professional, dated within five days of crossing the border. The certificate will also need to show that your pets have received their rabies vaccinations. Your local Mexican consulate will be able to inform you further.  Birds are more difficult to travel with as they require both paperwork and lengthy quarantine periods that can cost a minimum of $600 USD. If you have any other types of animals that you hope to bring with you, consult embassy/government sites for specific details.
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Think about what you want to do while living in Mexico. Be aware of what you can take into Mexico. Ensure that your pets have the appropriate documentation.