SDRonni
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A question
We have visitors who are from Canada and want to take them to Baja. They have asked that I find out if they need a visa. I don't think so, but want
to check to see what you guys say. Thanks!
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Oso
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Not if you stay above Maneadero and less than 72 hours. In practice, most of the time nobody asks until you get to Guerrero Negro (and there's a way
around that). BUT, things may have changed. Recently we've had long lines of cars going INTO Mexico here in San Luis as the Mexican Gov't is
inspecting more for guns and large amounts of cash.
All my childhood I wanted to be older. Now I\'m older and this chitn sucks.
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Packoderm
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They don't need a visa in the sense of needing a visa to visit China or India. All they would have to do is stop at the border, fill out a small form
and pay about $20.00 U.S. for a multi-month visa.
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DENNIS
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They should know what they'll need to get back into the states. I don't.
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Bajagypsy
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as long as they have a passport, and get the tourist visa at the mexican border. This Canadian girl does it all the time! I believe that you don't
need a visa if you are staying only a short (like 48 hour's or maybe more) period of time.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajagypsy
I believe that you don't need a visa if you are staying only a short (like 48 hour's or maybe more) period of time. |
It's one week in the "Free Zone." It changed some years back.
I'm assuming from Ronni's post that they would stay within this zone.
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grace59
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You do not need an FMT (tourist visa) if you are going into Baja less than a week and staying in the free zone which on the Sea of Cortez side extends
down to and includes San Felipe. Not sure where the line is on the Pacific side.
Whenever I hear that rainy, chill wind blow. I think it may be time to head for Mexico. Tengo que obedecer mi corazon!
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by grace59
Not sure where the line is on the Pacific side. |
Maneadero, "The Oasis of Baja Norte." [ oh yeah...not supposed to say Norte. Shame on me ]
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SDRonni
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Thanks everyone! Looks like we're good to go!
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