Fatboy
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Mexicali FMM info needed
Hi All,
will be going into Baja via Mexicali and I have never gotten FMM when I have crossed there in the past.
Anyone have directions or tips on how to go about it from either crossing?
Thank You
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freediverbrian
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At Mexicali West it is on left as you inter , usually there are imagration officials showing where to park and holding traffic for you . I have been
able to pay at office ,but if not bank is close. I have had good luck and no wait and I have waited an hour and told " you don't need a visa today"
too long of line . good luck 
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Fatboy
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Does it matter which lane you are in when you cross the border?
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Pacifico
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Parking can be difficult at Mexicali West... Mexicali East crossing is much better. Do a search on here...there are maps, etc.
"Plan your life as if you are going to live forever. Live your life as if you are going to die tomorrow." - Carlos Fiesta
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David K
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Last July, Mexicali West, parked right in front, just past the door to INM. It is on the left soon after you pass the red/green light. So cross into
Mexico in the left lane.
The officer was very nice and paying him was the way... They have a cash drawer there. However, they may not have a lot of change so use smaller
bills. He had to go find change for the bill we used (pesos). Didn't tell us it was a problem but it took him a few minutes longer. We were there 20
minutes and only one other tourist came in for a tourist card in that time... a Brit! It was Saturday morning and all sorts of cars were passing by
heading to San Felipe.
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Fatboy
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Thanks, All!
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MICK
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Downtown is now better because at the east border they have closed down the parking so you have to walk a lot farther. I hat e to say it but I agree
with David the parking is easy and the agent takes your money so no need to go to the bank.
Mick
Getting there is ALL the fun!
Ok being here is fun to
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yellowklr
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so are they not offering the free 7 day FMM there ?
Derek
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David K
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Of course they are.
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Pacifico
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Quote: Originally posted by MICK  | Downtown is now better because at the east border they have closed down the parking so you have to walk a lot farther. I hat e to say it but I agree
with David the parking is easy and the agent takes your money so no need to go to the bank.
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You can still access the big parking lot (east crossing)...you just have to drive to the guard shack and turn in there. Although, it is confusing if
you don't know. I guess I have just had bad luck at the west crossing, they have always told me to park down the street and walk back.
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sancho
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Trying to figure out if that is humor or not? I've got the free
7 day fmm a couple times, the Imm officer made it clear that
I was to return it on the way out. Although I don't think it
matters in the least. Recent reports from San Felipe still
mention returning fmm's. The much reported statement that
returning them is no longer necessary, doesn't seem to have
made it over to Mexicali Imm
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MICK
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I have never returned one. If that helps
Getting there is ALL the fun!
Ok being here is fun to
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