How would i work in mexico if i dont become a citizen?

Question

everyone tells me to not bother applying for citizenship, but how do you work than if you are not a citizen down there.

Answer 1

Easy...just apply fofr the job.  Its mexico, its a third world country.  They'll hire anyone.

Good luck.  make sure you have proof of us citizenship so you can get back when you need to.

Answer 2

Pffft, I'm a white female that lives in Mexico City (aka a dangerous city) for over 13 years and I've never even been mugged (I do know people who have been mugged though).

You could apply for mexican citizenship, but you can't be living in the US and then ask for it and they'll give it to you like a candy, it doesn't work that way.

You have to live and work in Mexico (or at least have a parent that does that since citizenship can be inherited to children like in my case) for at least 5 years. They expect you to speak fluent spanish and they require you to sing the mexican national anthem. New laws allow you to retain your original citizenship.

It would be different if you lived in the US all your life and a parent was a mexican citizen because you could claim your mexican citizenship anytime. I didn't claim mine until I was 9.

Answer 3

It is unlikely that you will work in Mexico. Most businesses there employ family members or relatives. It is furthermore dangerous for a girl. Naturegirl, watch out!!! The Mexican Mafia, dope gangs, killers, over 100 young ladies disappeared in the Mexican town across from El Paso, Texas and some bodies recovered. I live down here and all my friends are Mexican, but please listen to what I am telling you. It is just VERY, VERY DANGEROUS !!!

Answer 4

Charlie's answer is quite complete except... you can now apply for Mexican citizenship after only 5 years of residency. I have two friends in San Miguel de Allende who just became citizens under this new regulation.

Yes, it is very difficult to simply get a job. However, if you plan to have your own business it  is a  little easier. It is easier yet if your business will, at any point, be in a position to hire one or more Mexican citizens. The government is desperate to create jobs for its people and if you can help with that, you're in.

In some areas where there are large American and Canadian expatriate populations, such as San Miguel de Allende, people find it relatively easy to get a work permit to work as artists, massage therapists, writers, etc. If you provide a service directed specifically at the English-speaking population--i.e. a psycho-therapist for Americans, an accountant specializing in US taxes, etc. you will almost certainly get permission.

Beyond that, don't ever think you will be able to move to Mexico and "get a job." It just ain't gonna happen.

Answer 5

Just apply for jobs and get a work permit, Mexicans love foreigners, after that you'll get citizenship someday

Anyway, it's Mexico, employers know how to trick immigration so don't worry, but keep in mind wages are lower than in the us !!!! much lower !!!

I'd rather apply for citizenship, it's better to have as many as possible :) but they'll make you eat some jalapenos without water to get it

Answer 6

Charlie has said it all however I would like to add a personal note.

I'm an American living in Cancun, Mexico for less than 5-years. I have lots of Mexican friends that own businesses and one day when board I ask for a job...#1...the pay well lets say makes a sucking sound as it is handed to you...#2..the working FM3 is a horrible, costly experience.

You are required to prove you have a job, you are required to take a Spanish language test, you must prove you have a place to live (to do that you must provide electric, cable or telephone bills with the address) stand in many lines over many days (it took me over a 3-week period a total of 20-hours of line standing). The cost around $180.00 usd plus some other fees.

May I suggest...unless you are a certified English as a Second Language teacher then don't bother looking for work in Mexico...they don't want you. But come down as a tourist and spend your money so that Mexican Nationals can have work.

Answer 7

To become a citizen in Mexico takes at least 9 years of residency.  To work in Mexico, you must have an FM3 visa with a work permot and these are very hard to get...in spite of what some people have said.  They have absolutley no idea what they are talking about.  There is a great shortage of jobs here...they do NOT need more workers. Even very educated people have a hard time getting a job.  Jobs pay a fraction of what they pay in the U.S.  The only way to get a work permit is to find an employer who will hire you and write a letter to immigrtion stating he cannot find a Mexican national for the job...so a low level, low skilled job is NOT going to cut it.  If you have  a degree and a much needed skill and find an employer, then he has to sponsor your work visa and your visa is tied to that particular job.  Employers are not going to risk their business hiring an American without a work permit.  If you found someone to hire you without the permit, you would make less than $2.00 an hour...and even that is unlikely.  Americans just need to face the facts...they cannot work in ANY foreign country unless they have a highly needed skill that citizens of that country cannot provide.  If you have money to invest and start your own business in Mexico, you can get a visa to do that.  A few people work for American companies...but these companies are not going to pay to bring Americans here to do low-level jobs that they can hire Mexicans to do.    This is EXACTLY the same as in other countries and in the U.S. for foreigners.  If you are highly educated with a valuable skill, you may have a chance...otherwise, forget it. This is just the truth of the matter.  I know people who want to live here badly...they are working and saving as best they can in the U.S., so they can come to Mexico and begin their own business ...and work LEGALLY...this is the best idea.  There are many retired people here too...they worked, saved and WAITED til they could afford to move to Mexico legally.  If you want to check all this out, you can check with the nearest Mexican consulate in the U.S.  They are listed on the internet.