BajaNomad - Passport Expiration Date

Passport Expiration Date

sancho - 3-15-2018 at 08:52 AM

Any issues with a Passport expiring in 4-5 months, re: getting
a 180 day fmm? Does Mex Imm require that the Passport is
valid for another 6 mo. as some countries require, before
issuing a Tourist Card?
Thanks for your time

David K - 3-15-2018 at 08:55 AM

They will not (officially) give you an FMM for longer than the passport is valid. Let us know if they do!

Paco Facullo - 3-15-2018 at 09:07 AM

If you haven't applied for your passport yet, make sure you get the passport card also.
It is quite handy.....

Bob and Susan - 3-15-2018 at 09:20 AM

unless you cross the border ALOT I wouldn't get a passport card...too much money for nothing...and you cant use it to fly

AKgringo - 3-15-2018 at 09:30 AM

The card is also good for crossing the Us Canadian border, and it is worth the $60 cost not to have to carry the book all the time.

I believe it will be accepted as ID for domestic flights (but not international) when my Alaska ID no longer qualifies next year.

mtgoat666 - 3-15-2018 at 09:38 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan

unless you cross the border ALOT I wouldn't get a passport card...too much money for nothing...and you cant use it to fly

susan,
for those w/o sentri, the passport card is great as it gives them access to the ready lanes.

Paco Facullo - 3-15-2018 at 09:47 AM

$60 ? Heck the last time I got my card it was an extra $10

I still think it's worth it as it is a great form of identification which allows me to NOT carry my passport around.

Howard - 3-15-2018 at 09:48 AM

Typically, how much shorter is the Ready lane vs the regular lane?

By the way, around a month ago my renewal for my passport was in around 5-7 working days paying the regular renewal amount, not the expedited.

Passport card

J.P. - 3-15-2018 at 10:23 AM

One of the few times I was asked to show 3 forms of Id. I pulled out my passport card and the asking person said that's all I need to see there's nothing better than that card. :coolup:

bajaguy - 3-15-2018 at 10:40 AM

Last several times I have crossed N/B at Otay, the regular lanes were almost as quick as SENTRI, the Ready Lanes had a huge backup

Quote: Originally posted by Howard

Typically, how much shorter is the Ready lane vs the regular lane?

By the way, around a month ago my renewal for my passport was in around 5-7 working days paying the regular renewal amount, not the expedited.

AKgringo - 3-15-2018 at 12:19 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Paco Facullo

$60 ? Heck the last time I got my card it was an extra $10

I still think it's worth it as it is a great form of identification which allows me to NOT carry my passport around.

You're probably right. I think $60 is the stand alone price, without the book.

LukeJobbins - 3-15-2018 at 12:22 PM

I just got a 180 day visa last week and my passport is under 6 months for expiration. I told them I will have a new one within 2 months and they said no problem and gave me the visa. I think it was about 30 or 35 dollars now.

Bob and Susan - 3-15-2018 at 12:54 PM

i just bought two 180 day visas...they are 533 pesos each

that's about $29.60 usa

thebajarunner - 3-15-2018 at 03:59 PM

"No passport card needed???"

Very bad advice, very bad indeed.
The best part about having the card.... you always have it in your wallet on your person, always have proof of citizenship, always have ability to cross the two land borders.

For the cost it is the best investment Uncle Sugar offers!!!

David K - 3-15-2018 at 04:09 PM

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666

Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan

unless you cross the border ALOT I wouldn't get a passport card...too much money for nothing...and you cant use it to fly

susan,
for those w/o sentri, the passport card is great as it gives them access to the ready lanes.

Goat, I don't know why you don't know, but it is Bob who is on here... Susan is busy keeping the pool nice!

Bob, the card is like only $30 additional when you get a new book. I have both, but use the book for Mexico because it gets stamped... Can't stamp a card!

DanO - 3-15-2018 at 04:52 PM

Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy

Last several times I have crossed N/B at Otay, the regular lanes were almost as quick as SENTRI, the Ready Lanes had a huge backup

Quote: Originally posted by Howard

It definitely varies. I've gone through the Ready Lanes a couple of times in the last year when the wait was a little over half of the wait in the regular lanes. This was when I was at San Ysidro with my SENTRI card but carrying a non-SENTRI passenger, and the pedestrian wait was really long. Lucked out with the Ready Lanes.

Bob and Susan - 3-15-2018 at 05:59 PM

yup///a card in your pocket ALL THE TIME

lets track the people ALL THE TIME

you don't carry your passport all the time so the govt has a hard time tracking you
they can if they try

but if you have the card in your pocket you are trackable all the time

just wait till they "chip" you like a dog

your new car is already trackable

del mar - 3-15-2018 at 06:11 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan

yup///a card in your pocket ALL THE TIME

lets track the people ALL THE TIME

you don't carry your passport all the time so the govt has a hard time tracking you
they can if they try

but if you have the card in your pocket you are trackable all the time

just wait till they "chip" you like a dog

your new car is already trackable

don't worry bob, passport cards come with a copper lined sleeve to hide your identity.......they'll never find you!

mtgoat666 - 3-15-2018 at 07:28 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan

Susan,
Perhaps we will come to like tracking, after we get accustomed to it :light:

For example, As senility sets in, you might appreciate that your nurse or local popo can track you down when you are forgetful and wander, eh? :bounce:

mtgoat666 - 3-15-2018 at 07:30 PM

Quote: Originally posted by del mar

Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan

don't worry bob, passport cards come with a copper lined sleeve to hide your identity.......they'll never find you!

For the privacy nuts: Best place to keep your chipped cards is under your tin foil hat or inside your tin foil undies :light:

Bob and Susan - 3-16-2018 at 12:23 PM

foil hats??? my team is READY!!!

Gscott - 3-18-2018 at 02:53 AM

A coworker just got his passport renewal completed in about a week. Not expedited. He got it just last week.

And put me in the 'waste of money' camp on the card thing. Just use your passport! There is nothing the card can do the book won't do.

Passport Card

meme - 3-18-2018 at 08:43 AM

Except fit in your wallet!

Paco Facullo - 3-18-2018 at 09:21 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Gscott

There is nothing the card can do the book won't do.

Your passport will still be around if your passport card get lost or stolen.
Also a passport card is MUCH smaller to carry around.
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[Edited on 3-18-2018 by Paco Facullo]