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tippytoestrish
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it was suggested that our family get the tourist visa's at our local Mexican Consulate--I guess I'm lucky that Fresno has one. is that the whole
process, then, or is there anything separate that can only be obtained while at the border?
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David K
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Well Trish... Yes, you can get a pre-paid tourist card at the consulate, Discover Baja travel club office, Instant Mexico Auto Insurance, and a couple
other places north of the border... BUT, they must get STAMPED when you enter Mexico or at an IMN office (Ensenada, San Felipe) before you travel
south of Maneadero or stay longer than 72 hours.
Again, problematic finding one open when you will be passing by one or getting into the parking area at the border INM.
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White Angel
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I asked the original question about what kind of trouble can arise largely because of the issues David mentions. I'm an annual visitor so I'm at least
aware I should get the permit. I don't believe there is any signage to inform a first time tourist that they are required and there certainly is not
an "express lane" to ease the process. We crossed the border at sunset and were at Melings the next day. It's not about the $20 or disrespect for
Mexican law (although I suppose using inconvience as an excuse is VERY much the ugly American); but that the whole thing is so easily overlooked and
then forgotten. I wasn't advocating avoidence; just questioning the consequences.
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turtleandtoad
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I use the Tecate crossing when heading into Baja. I get my FM-T through the mail from the Vags. It's all paid for so all I need is the stamp. To get
that, I park on the US side, walk across and get the FM-T stamped at the Migaracion office that is in the first building on the right, about 10 ft
inside the fence, and walk back across (if I don't have lunch in Tecate and spend some time windowshopping and people-watching).
The only time I've ever been asked for it was, like others have said, at the Guerrero Negro crossing. Of course, if they are open (they aren't always
open) and asking for FM-T's they are also open to buy your FM-T.
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David K
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Good idea Mike... What days and hours is the Tecate INM office open, if you recall?
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turtleandtoad
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Last time I checked, they were open from 6 am to 12 midnight. While there, you can also tour the Tecate brewery. Everything in Tecate is within
walking distance of the border.
This year I crossed at Sonoyta (same hours and they have paved, free parking on the U.S. side) and went to Bahia Kino.
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bajaguy
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Was at the Ensenada office of Migration on Monday, 4-23-06. Sign on their window states that FMT's (tourist permits) are issued at Tijuana....If you
get it at Ensenada, the fine (fee) is 47 pesos a day.... I assume the fee is per day from when you cross the border
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White Angel
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So, if you are in Ensenada and it's afternoon; you crossed over just that morning, right? That's the thought I had even though we'd been "in country"
four days and that also meant we'd be leaving in another 5 days; so don't we qualify for the 'free' permit?
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bajabound2005
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If you have the permit and have paid the fee will they stamp it in Ensenada?
Friends don't let friends drink white zinfandel.
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bajaguy
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I guess thay will stamp if if anyone is around at the Ensenada office....I plan on buying my FMT at the Instant insurance place before you cross the
border. It's pre-paid...all you have to do is get it stamped at the TJ border crossing
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thefishaholic
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I it possible to get our truck,boat, trailer, fishing licenses and tourist permits in Denver before we head out in December? Then get it stamped at
TJ, Ensenada or Guerero Negro based on who is open?
BTW is the check point at Meadenero (SP) still open? Do they require all permits to go on to Mulege?
Thanks for the help.
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shari
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It's super easy to get your tourist visa at the checkpoint at Guerrero Negro immigration office, it's very fast, convenient and you don't have to pay
right then, you can pay at any bank anywhere as long as you pay before you leave. The folks are also real nice there (most are my ex students at the
University I taught at...so tell em your friends of mine and they'll treat you extra nice!)
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turtleandtoad
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| Quote: | Originally posted by thefishaholic
I it possible to get our truck,boat, trailer, fishing licenses and tourist permits in Denver before we head out in December? Then get it stamped at
TJ, Ensenada or Guerero Negro based on who is open?
BTW is the check point at Meadenero (SP) still open? Do they require all permits to go on to Mulege?
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If you're going into Baja, you are supposed to have a Temporary Import Permit for your boat if it is over 12 ft (?, it might be 14'), TIP's are not
needed for the truck or trailer in Baja. TIP's are only available at the border or any Customs stops with a bank. Although this law has been on the
books for a long time, the fish cops and port authorities have just recently started asking for them at various ports and other random sites in Baja.
For fishing, you will need a fishing license, a boat license, and if you're planning on using a developed harbor with a Harbormaster, a Harbor permit.
Harbor permits are only good for the harbor they were issued at.
For the people, you will need FMT's (tourist permits) for everyone. The fishing license, boat license, and your FMT's are all available ahead of time
from various travel clubs, Mexican Insurance sales office, etc. You can get everything in advance, through the mail, except that the FMT, although
pre-paid, needs to be stamped at the border or at a Migracion office.
Check out my website for more info. Click on the "Border FAQ" button at the top of any page.
Mike & Robin; Full-Time RV\'ers
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