BajaNomad

Are they able to do this again?

longlegsinlapaz - 1-23-2011 at 01:44 PM

I'm guessing that they just haven't updated their website....notice it says FMT....and FMT's became extinct when FMM's replaced them 10 months ago. I didn't see a "last updated" date on that page. You have until June to figure it out! ;)

DianaT - 1-23-2011 at 01:46 PM

Send them an e-mail. I have found them to be very good at answering e-mails if it is about something like this.

[Edited on 1-23-2011 by DianaT]

Bajahowodd - 1-23-2011 at 04:58 PM

Kind of a moot point, in that even if you get your "visa" from them, you still ahve to stop at immigration to get it stamped. You eliminate the need to go to the bank next door, which may actually take 5 minutes of your time. So, what's the benefit?

jeffg - 1-23-2011 at 06:15 PM

Not so much a moot point, there's more ways to enter than driving. Flying out of Tijuana, you stop at immigration, they give you the FMM form to fill out while you stand by the line of people coming through. Then you (or someone else) pay the fee at the Aeromexico ticket office back in the terminal. Then you go back to immigration for the stamp. Having a prepaid, pre-filled out FMM would be a lot simpler! Walk through, get a stamp and adios.


Quote:
Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Kind of a moot point, in that even if you get your "visa" from them, you still ahve to stop at immigration to get it stamped. You eliminate the need to go to the bank next door, which may actually take 5 minutes of your time. So, what's the benefit?

windgrrl - 1-23-2011 at 09:00 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by soulpatch
Discover baja tourist permit

I had thought they were out of this business but the DB website says they still provide this service.


Yes they do and their service was excellent and quick and made crossing a breeze.

goldhuntress - 1-23-2011 at 09:50 PM

I use their service, last time in Nov. 2010. We got to the border early evening, walked over got it stamped, had a taco, walked back. Next morning, over the border, no stop, no hassle.

David K - 1-23-2011 at 09:55 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by soulpatch
Discover baja tourist permit

I had thought they were out of this business but the DB website says they still provide this service.


Frank... just call them... or stop by:

Contact Discover Baja

Address:
3264 Governor Drive,
San Diego, CA 92122

Contact Us:
619.275.4225
800.727.BAJA (2252)
858.458.0722 Fax

ask@discoverbaja.com

Office hours:
Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am to 1:00pm

David K - 1-23-2011 at 09:57 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Kind of a moot point, in that even if you get your "visa" from them, you still ahve to stop at immigration to get it stamped. You eliminate the need to go to the bank next door, which may actually take 5 minutes of your time. So, what's the benefit?


Quite true... the benefit is for those who like to cross south at Tecate... with no bank next door... or if the bank anywhere is closed when you cross.

BajaBlanca - 1-24-2011 at 01:11 PM

I wd imagine you can get it stamped in any town and not just when you cross the border (TJ or wherever) ????? So, you might do it when you stop for lunch in another town that has a bank ? Just wonderin'.

sancho - 1-24-2011 at 02:47 PM

If you get their Insurance, I see the point maybe,
is anyone suggesting joining just to get a pre paid
fmm? Looks like that turns a $22 fmm at the border
into $39 club fee plus $32 or so for the pre paid fmm?
so approx $60 for an fmm?
corrections to my math gladly accepted
I have to correct myself
thats approx $71 for a pre paid fmm you just get 1


[Edited on 1-24-2011 by sancho]

Oh! The Price Of "Convenience"!

Bajahowodd - 1-24-2011 at 03:33 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by sancho
If you get their Insurance, I see the point maybe,
is anyone suggesting joining just to get a pre paid
fmm? Looks like that turns a $22 fmm at the border
into $39 club fee plus $32 or so for the pre paid fmm?
so approx $60 for an fmm?
corrections to my math gladly accepted
I have to correct myself
thats approx $71 for a pre paid fmm you just get 1


[Edited on 1-24-2011 by sancho]

Marc - 1-24-2011 at 08:38 PM

I've been dealing with them for years and have always been happy with their services.

woody with a view - 1-25-2011 at 06:44 AM

plus, when we cross at 3-4am they make EVERYONE sign it in their presence. then walk to the bank back at the parking area. then walk back to the back by the gate and wait while the guy can't find the stamp. then walk back to the truck. seems like it takes 15 minutes.

time is money and i got little of both....

David K - 1-25-2011 at 08:18 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by sancho
If you get their Insurance, I see the point maybe,
is anyone suggesting joining just to get a pre paid
fmm? Looks like that turns a $22 fmm at the border
into $39 club fee plus $32 or so for the pre paid fmm?
so approx $60 for an fmm?
corrections to my math gladly accepted
I have to correct myself
thats approx $71 for a pre paid fmm you just get 1


[Edited on 1-24-2011 by sancho]


One joins the Discover Baja Travel Club for resons other than the FMMs... that is just a service. They have a complete selection of Baja books and maps at a discount to members and offer HDI auto insurance at a group discount rate... as well as other club srvices and activities. The quaterly magazine is online now, so anyone can see that. There are guests who do film and slide presentations.. like Graham Mackintosh and other Baja authors, too.

[Edited on 1-25-2011 by David K]