Help Needed!! Planning on moving to Cancun!

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ViktoriaUKMember09 October 2012 22:18:30

Hi everyone!

I am looking for imformation on living and finding a job in Cancun. Any input will be appreciated!
I am 25, from Slovakia, currently living in London. I am well-travelled and experienced with the positives and negatives of living abroad.
Im planning on moving to Cancun next April...till than I should be able to collect enough information about life in there and also should have some money saved up to move down there.
So my questions are:
Is it possible for foreigners to find a job in Cancun? I have a basic knowledge in Spanish and fluent in English. Mainly will be looking for a job as a waitress/bartender... I have years of experience...I would also be open to work as a nanny, in which I also have lots of experience. Is it logical for me to book a ticket there and have accomodation arranged and just look for a job?... I am willing to work legally or if neccessary illegally.
Also is the money earned by waitressing enough for a person to rent and apartment and afford basic stuffs?
I am in huge need of life change and planning on going there for 6 months and if needed work my butt off but also be able to enjoy the sunshine and club scenery there.
Thank you very much for any information in advance!
Have a great day!

ArmandViP10 October 2012 07:49:49

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Hi ViktoriaUK!

Welcome to Expat.com!

Armand

ViktoriaUKMember10 October 2012 08:30:10

Hi Armand!

Thanks for the welcome Is there any way you could help me with my question? Much appreciated! Take care!

ArmandViP16 October 2012 09:07:17

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First of all i would tell you to avoid working illegally obviously.
Have you tried browsing the Cancun jobs section?
It might help!

Good luck
Armand

expatcraigActive member27 October 2012 14:34:51

hi Viktoria,

To answer your question yes it is possible for a foreigner to get a job here. The immigration laws are changing soon so you want to look into that, but the way it works right now is that when you fly here from the UK your ticket will come with a tourist visa that will last you 6 months.

When you get a job, either your perspective employer can sponsor you and assist you in getting or more long term visa which they usually refer to as a FM3 but they are going to call it something different in the near future. Basically gives you permission to live and to work here. You need to show them that you money in the bank and a way to support yourself. i think it is 1200 dollars or 6 or 700 pounds but I am not sure. You can get that info online.

here is a website I just stumbled on to get you some of the basic info. bajaquest.com/faq/fm2_fm3.htm

Rent here is pretty cheap so you should be able to support yourself by waitressing, bartending or if you can sell maybe check out the time share resorts as well.

Craig

ViktoriaUKMember03 November 2012 09:36:36

Hi Craig!

Thank you for the valuable info and for the word of encouragement! Hopefully see you soon in Cancun Take care!!!

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