vandy
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Renew FMT?
Well, I've done it again and spent too long down here, and my FMT (Tourist card) expires in March sometime.
I am down near Los Cabos, but could take a trip to La Paz if necessary.
Where would I get this done?
Should I just pretend I don't have one and get another?
That wouldn't be my favorite option.
Should I show my current FMT and ask for an extension until June?
Any idea of costs?
Thank you all kindly
JohnV
[Edited on 3-1-2008 by vandy]
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DENNIS
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How expired are you?
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David K
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They will wonder why a 'tourist on vacation' needs more than the 6 months issued?
Officially, if you are deep in Mexico and need more time before going back home, you can ask for an extention... This will be easier if your FM-T was
only issued for 90 day instead of the max. 180 days.
Tell us what they say and do to you, if that is your decision!
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vandy
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The thing expires in Mid to late March sometime. It was issued for 180 days, but I spent a couple of months back in the states and didn't renew, like
an idiot.
I guess I'll just go to Cabo on Monday and see what they say
I'll tell y'a;ll what happens.
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robrt8
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Please let us know what they say Vandy. I've never heard of an extension beyond 180 days.
Is it too much a hassle to go to the border zone and get another fmt?
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vandy
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I'll check that out, Kate; Thanks!
I have some $ in the bank, but no steady income except for the few months per year I work in the States.
Might be a problem...
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vandy
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Thanks for all of your input...
I went to Inmigracion across from McDonalds in Cabo San Lucas and asked if I could get an extension on my FMT. They saw me within 5 minutes of
signing in, I showed them my FMT, and told me to be out of Mexico by April1, and then I could come back. They were not persuaded by any of my
Spanish, "Can't we work this out?".
Anyway, I asked for and got the FM3 paperwork, but it seems I'd have to go back to the US and get my last three bank statements and pay about $180 US
anyway.
I'll fly back and get another. Time to do taxes.
Oh my god...WHAT IF I HAVE A JOB waiting for me. NOOOOOOO!!!!!!
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