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need FMM for less than 7 day stay?

bajagrouper - 2-25-2013 at 07:50 PM

Do I need to get an FMM to go to LA Bay for a week (7 days) ?
I do know I do not need an auto permit and I do have insurance...

[Edited on 2-26-2013 by bajagrouper]

Yup

bajaguy - 2-25-2013 at 09:13 PM

I vote yes, you are below the so-called "Tourist Zone". Cars do not need a permit in Baja. Be legal, be safe, get your FMM.

[Edited on 2-26-2013 by bajaguy]

Pacifico - 2-25-2013 at 09:35 PM

Yes, and 7 days or less is free...

sancho - 2-26-2013 at 11:30 AM

Have read, not verified, that a guy receiving a free
6nt 7 day fmm at SY, was told expressly to return
it upon departure, I've returned them at Mexicali
but would ahve no idea where to return 1 at TJ,
I know you can mail it in

DENNIS - 2-26-2013 at 11:36 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by sancho
Have read, not verified, that a guy receiving a free
6nt 7 day fmm at SY, was told expressly to return
it upon departure,


Taking things in Mexico "with a grain of salt" is not only for Margaritas.
I've, at last, given up on verbal directives in Mexico, especially second hand. Now I require to see it in writing from a qualified source.
This current immigration guessing game has worn me out.





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[Edited on 2-26-2013 by DENNIS]

Pacifico - 2-26-2013 at 11:45 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by sancho
Have read, not verified, that a guy receiving a free
6nt 7 day fmm at SY, was told expressly to return
it upon departure, I've returned them at Mexicali
but would ahve no idea where to return 1 at TJ,
I know you can mail it in


I was told this by one of the guys at immigration. I asked him where it is that you turn them in when coming back and he said there is a place on the northbound side. I asked where the place was and about parking. His short reply: "parking is your problem" That was it! Never told me where the office was. Viva Mexico!

bajagrouper - 2-26-2013 at 01:44 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
Quote:
Originally posted by sancho
Have read, not verified, that a guy receiving a free
6nt 7 day fmm at SY, was told expressly to return
it upon departure,


Taking things in Mexico "with a grain of salt" is not only for Margaritas.
I've, at last, given up on verbal directives in Mexico, especially second hand. Now I require to see it in writing from a qualified source.
This current immigration guessing game has worn me out.

Dennis,
If you turn over an FMM on the top right hand side just under the word IMPORTANT in red ink is says the form must be turned in upon departure from Mexico...Official Gov. document in writing.......Or if it is an older one the same is on the front top.....





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[Edited on 2-26-2013 by DENNIS]

David K - 2-26-2013 at 04:27 PM

The address to mail your FMM back in (before it expires) has been posted on Nomad... and it has changed at least once. Discover Baja Travel Club has provided the address, as well.

The ONLY place where they (sometimes) check if you have an FMM is at the state border near Guerrero Negro, on Hwy. 1.

I have yet to see any kiosk or collection box for FMMs in any border line, northbound. If they really wanted them back, it wouldn't be a hard thing to do.