Zigyphoto
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VEHICLE IMPORT PERMIT AT BORDER?"
01/15: 1I'm crossing into Mexico at San Luis, AZ on 25 or 26 Jan.
Since their website says it takes 10 days to have the form mailed to me and I am flying to Phoenix on 25th, can I fill out the form online and simply
pick up the permit at the border?"
Or do I have to do the entire thing there, taking -- I assume -- quite some time?
Thanks,
Z
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DENNIS
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Used to be "one stop shopping" for vehicle permit in Sonoita....200 km from San luis.
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
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Very doubt you can start it online. If you go at a good time and there is no one in line it takes about 15mins. Have your Visa ready and copies of
all your docs.
Why do you think you need an import permit? Where are you going and what are you taking?
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Zigyphoto
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Very doubt you can start it online. If you go at a good time and there is no one in line it takes about 15mins. Have your Visa ready and copies of all
your docs.
Thanks for that...
Why do you think you need an import permit? Where are you going and what are you taking?
BMW motorcycle and riding down to Guatemala thru Mexico from Mazatlan.
z
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kiterkip
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Just get your vehicle permit at the ferry terminal at La Paz before boarding the vessel. I've done this every year for 6 years. Quick and easy 15
minutes. You must have copies of: Title, Registration, Passport.
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Good question, JZ.
Are you sure you want to "import" the vehicle?
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
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Zigyphoto
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Should have been writing "temporary import."
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OK, one more to resolve above questions:
Since I'm taking my motorcycle on the ferry from LaPaz to Mazatlan, I can purchase my "temporary vehicle import" papers at the ferry terminal in La
Paz, is that correct?
Seems a lot easier than hassling at the border when I need to make some miles.
z
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Quote: Originally posted by Zigyphoto  | OK, one more to resolve above questions:
Since I'm taking my motorcycle on the ferry from LaPaz to Mazatlan, I can purchase my "temporary vehicle import" papers at the ferry terminal in La
Paz, is that correct?
Seems a lot easier than hassling at the border when I need to make some miles.
z |
There is (or used to be) INM offices at the ferry terminal or nearby, for your paperwork. Just make sure you have an unexpired passport (for the
duration of your time out of America) and legal registration (ownership?) papers for your vehicles.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought there was a "deposit" that was run on your credit card (held, but not charged) that was returned to you when
you turned in the temporary permit AT THE SAME OFFICE THAT ISSUED IT. I've done this twice many years ago, before the process was technologically
advanced. Do you still need to turn in the temporary import permit when leaving Mexico or forfeit the deposit?
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JZ
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| Quote: Originally posted by wilderone | | Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought there was a "deposit" that was run on your credit card (held, but not charged) that was returned to you when
you turned in the temporary permit AT THE SAME OFFICE THAT ISSUED IT. I've done this twice many years ago, before the process was technologically
advanced. Do you still need to turn in the temporary import permit when leaving Mexico or forfeit the deposit? |
I've gotten about 7-8 temporary permits in the last 5 years taking my dirt bikes into Sonora. For 100% sure you do not need to turn it in at the
same office. I've used 3-4 different ones.
You need to turn it in before it expires to get your deposit back.
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Zigyphoto
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STILL NEED A CERTAIN RESPONSE, PLEASE:
Since I'm taking my motorcycle on the ferry from LaPaz to Mazatlan, I can purchase my "temporary vehicle import" papers at the ferry terminal in La
Paz, is that correct?
ONE RESPONSE: There is (or used to be) INM offices at the ferry terminal or nearby, for your paperwork.
ANYONE ELSE?
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JZ
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You get the permit at Banjercito offices. I just looked at Google Maps and there is a Banjcercito in La Paz so I would say yes, but can't confirm
100%. Call the ferry office to confirm unless someone answers here.
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Zigyphoto
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| Quote: Originally posted by JZ | | You get the permit at Banjercito offices. I just looked at Google Maps and there is a Banjcercito in La Paz so I would say yes, but can't confirm
100%. Call the ferry office to confirm unless someone answers here. |
Thanks for that; will ask my La Paz ABnB contact.
z
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My friends left on the ferry out of La Paz 2 years ago and they got theirs there in La Paz and I'm pretty sure right at the ferry terminal. 6 Months
later we did another trip and they got their deposit back, with 1 day to spare, at the Mexicali East crossing. If it lapses by just 1 day over 6
months, you don't get your deposit back
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