sancho
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Is it Necessary/Practical to Return FMT's at Tijuana?
Do most, some, any people bother to turn
in expired fmt's when crossing back to the US at TJ?
I believe it 's technically required,
but logistically I can't see a way to
get back to Mex Immigration,
I know the area well, and can't see
a way back to Mex Imm, except
a 5 -6 blk. walk, and can't see them
doing anything with an expired fmt
except toss it in la busera
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Bajahowodd
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If it was, there are a whole lotta scofflaws. Actually, I don't even think they maintain actual records that would identify to whom they are issued.
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Dave
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Not necessary, and...
| Quote: | Originally posted by sancho
Do most, some, any people bother to turn
in expired fmt's when crossing back to the US at TJ?
I believe it 's technically required,
but logistically I can't see a way to
get back to Mex Immigration,
I know the area well, and can't see
a way back to Mex Imm, except
a 5 -6 blk. walk, and can't see them
doing anything with an expired fmt
except toss it in la busera |
certainly not practical. Nothing in Mexico is practical. I don't know where 'la busera' is located...DK would know, but
that's a good a place as any.
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David K
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You can mail them in once the 180 day period is expired...
The 'place' (La Busera) Dave said I would know where is, is mis-spelled ... try LA BASURA !
Should I add 'that place' to the list that already includes Los Barriles, Guerrero Negro and Puertecitos??? 
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Bajahowodd
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Sorry to say that I am remiss in not having read the fine print on the back. Mail them? Is there instructions with an address? And again, I've not
seen any evidence that a record is kept. Only can assume that the guy at the border forwards the copies to La Basura?
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Leo
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Don't even bother sending them in. There is no control system on those 6 month permits.
The grass is always greener....
and so, there is always a better spot in Baja
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