Hook
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Changes in temporary import permits-TIPs
Dont know if this has been covered here, but in early June, some new charges and procedures were instituted, regarding TIPS on the mainland.
Basically, we hear they are forcing pretty much ANY RV (excepting truck campers) to post a bond (using credit card or CASH) to insure that your RV
leaves the country in a timely manner. Or, you supposedly forfeit the bond.
There has also been some sporadic charging of trailers with ATVs. Ostensibly, the Mexican Government is trying to stem the selling of vehicles by
foreigners to nationals or other foreigners while down here. And I can tell you that that DOES go on quite a bit in San Carlos.
The bond ranges, generally, from 200 DOLLARS for vehicles older than 2000, to 300 dollars for vehicles from 2000-2007 and 400 dollars for vehicles
newer than 2007.
"In a timely manner" is the length of your visa. For tourists, the TIP will only cover the length of time left on your FMM. For FM2/3 holders, the tip
can be renewed annually, without further charges. I dont know anything about renewing your TIP if you decide to extend your stay on a tourist visa.
These are the exact measures that were supposed to take place several years ago but were shelved due to the perception that it would hurt tourism in
Mexico. There were arguments made again, when it was brought up for renewal, but this time the enforcement is apparently a "go".
One wrinkle that APPEARS to have popped up; if you go to the Banjercito site for getting TIPs by mail, with the intent of getting a TIP for a BOAT, the site is giving you the charges mentioned above for
vehicles, EVEN WHEN YOU HAVE SELECTED BOATS. So, some newbies have concluded that BOAT TIPS are now being charged the same rate. Not sure if this is
true or not, but I dont think I would get a boat TIP online. It might be better to just get one when you come down to your location, if your boat
qualifies.
Some of this information is mainland only information, but I think I recall boat TIPS being deemed mandatory in some locations in Baja.
Since all "laws" are in a constant state of flux in Mexico, have others heard anything else about the new TIP enforcement or new charges for boats?
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Hook
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Here is the way the Rollybrook site handles it.
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Jack Swords
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We renewed our 10 year TIP on our sailboat in La Paz last year. Phone calls to Mexico City, much discussion, etc. Result: Aduana said the the boat
must leave the country then return. Off to the side, he said the problem was the renewal, they were not prepared for that. He suggested to come back
the next week and just apply for a new TIP, as if we had just come into La Paz, no problema. Took it up with the owners of Marina de la Paz, they
went to Aduana, came back with my RENEWAL and the sticker (which will fall apart in 10 years if applied). Apparently we were the first to expire the
10 year TIP. Just before we sailed down the TIP was 20 years. So the Marina saw many clients with their 10 years up getting hassled and explained
(again to Mexico City) how it would affect their business (and other marinas). I certainly couldn't have had the same result, nice to have a strong
advocate. Cost was $50 USD, when we entered 10 years ago the TIP was free. So again, never expect certainty and keep your sense of humor. I'll post
again in 10 years when this comes up again.
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Hook
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Good information, Jack. Glad you took the time to post it.
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