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FMT Ensenada

mojo_norte - 12-1-2009 at 07:57 PM

Is it still possible to get an FMT down by the boat docks in Ensenada? Fine? amount?

Islander - 12-1-2009 at 08:40 PM

Hola! We did the trip last year and got our FMT at the port in Ensenada in December. Can't recall how much we paid, but there was a "surcharge" and they gave us a real hard time about it. Luckily it wasn't busy, but we had to wait for the bank teller to get back from his break.

woody with a view - 12-1-2009 at 08:42 PM

way easier in tj....

arrowhead - 12-2-2009 at 08:43 AM

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Originally posted by mojo_norte
Is it still possible to get an FMT down by the boat docks in Ensenada? Fine? amount?


Mexico changed its regulations on FMT's. As of January 1, 2008, American and Canadian Citizens must apply for their FMT at the port of entry into Mexico. You can read it here on the Mexican Consulate website.

http://portal.sre.gob.mx/sandiego/index.php?option=displaypa...

lizard lips - 12-2-2009 at 09:05 AM

If you can avoid the little guy that works there--- DO IT!

Cyanide41 - 12-2-2009 at 09:12 AM

I have never been there but I have heard the horror stories about "the little guy"

mojo_norte - 12-2-2009 at 09:33 AM

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Originally posted by woody in ob
way easier in tj....


Yes- definitely.. however last year I made the mistake of crossing during Friday evening rush hour and there was an accident and huge jam - no way to get over to the right to the secondary parking. Won't make that mistake again!

mojo_norte - 12-2-2009 at 09:42 AM

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Originally posted by Cyanide41
I have never been there but I have heard the horror stories about "the little guy"


That grumpy little bureaucrat has been there for years. For a brief while- mid 90's- they were checking FMT's at Mandenero and he was working there also.

Bajahowodd - 12-2-2009 at 12:09 PM

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Originally posted by arrowhead
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Originally posted by mojo_norte
Is it still possible to get an FMT down by the boat docks in Ensenada? Fine? amount?


Mexico changed its regulations on FMT's. As of January 1, 2008, American and Canadian Citizens must apply for their FMT at the port of entry into Mexico. You can read it here on the Mexican Consulate website.

http://portal.sre.gob.mx/sandiego/index.php?option=displaypa...



Is it just me? Or does this appear to imply that there is no border zone freebie; that anyone entering must get the FM-T. Further on this, assuming I am still free to spend the weekend in Ensenada without needing FM-T. What if plans change and I either have to spend much more time there or need to head South of Maneadero? I have to pay a fine because of that?

Pacifico - 12-2-2009 at 12:23 PM

Mojo,
Check out this previous thread: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=38501&pag...

mojo_norte - 12-2-2009 at 12:52 PM

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Originally posted by Pacifico
Mojo,
Check out this previous thread: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=38501&pag...


Thanks! - sez it all

and oops- Maneadero not Mandenero -less I get a spelling correction visit from that scary smiling sun ;D