Lobsterman
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Free FMM on Website?
I just downloaded and printed my FMM from the Official website for our 5-day trip to LA Bay. The site says the FMM is free if you spend 7 days or
less. However, last year when the same group went south to fish the same area, they had to pay. I noticed the FMM says the date you enter but not the
date you plan to return.
Are the FMMs free or not?
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David K
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If for less than 7 nights, yes. Free or not, you still have to stop at the border INM desk to have it validated.
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sancho
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Are you saying Mex Immigration at the border did not honor
your pre printed 6 nt 7 day free fmm? I've read that happening
on occasion. There also have been visitors being told after
asking for the free fmm at the border and
being told they don't issue them, you have to pay the $34
which is valid up to 180 days. Mexicali West Immigration, for 1, at times acting on their own, making up there own regs
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4x4abc
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you can print whatever you like on the internet - you still have to deal with the guy at the border
he might or might not honor what you printed
important is that you get your passport stamped - without that, any paper is invalid
7 days free or not depends on the mood of the border officials
in a country where a red traffic light is a mere suggestion, don't expect the border guys to follow any rules
Harald Pietschmann
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chatolj
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Experiences : I have printed the free seven day FMM numerous times.
I have used one at every crossing from San Ysidro to San Luis.
I have never had an issue when using one.
Note, always print the second page on the file. It is supposed to be used for returning the seven day FMM which is never done. They sometimes want to
see it when stamping the FMM. That could give the INS guys a reason not to accept the preprinted version.
The filling out of the form is very easy, but with attention to details.
Also, a FMM can be obtained using a Passport Card, no book stamping necessary. But now your limited to land and water travel in case of an emergency.
Saludos
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mtgoat666
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Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc  | you can print whatever you like on the internet - you still have to deal with the guy at the border
he might or might not honor what you printed
important is that you get your passport stamped - without that, any paper is invalid
7 days free or not depends on the mood of the border officials
in a country where a red traffic light is a mere suggestion, don't expect the border guys to follow any rules |
Actually, the immigration guys at the border most of the time follow the law and uniformly enforce the rules. Customs is another matter… where most
crossers are shifty and trying to avoid the law, and the customs guys are just trying to intercept/tax what they can and keep the traffic flowing
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BajaMama
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Yes you can get a free FMM on the website, must be no more than 6 nights, 7 days. Get it stamped at the border to validate it. Bring both copies and
your passport, too.
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gnukid
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| Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | | Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc | you can print whatever you like on the internet - you still have to deal with the guy at the border
he might or might not honor what you printed
important is that you get your passport stamped - without that, any paper is invalid
7 days free or not depends on the mood of the border officials
in a country where a red traffic light is a mere suggestion, don't expect the border guys to follow any rules |
Actually, the immigration guys at the border most of the time follow the law and uniformly enforce the rules. Customs is another matter… where most
crossers are shifty and trying to avoid the law, and the customs guys are just trying to intercept/tax what they can and keep the traffic flowing
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Caveat Goat is always misinformed and wrong about everything, but other than that, yes, you can have a free fem for less than 7 (6) days. Be clear
about dates when you enter.
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