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elskel
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Immigration Office N. of G. Negro open?
A quick question: Has the Immigration office at the state line been open recently?
thanks, brian
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mulegejim
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| Quote: | Originally posted by elskel
A quick question: Has the Immigration office at the state line been open recently?
thanks, brian |
So far as I know it has not been open for a few years - can't remember exactly when the last time it was open as I went through. Jim
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monoloco
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They were open a month ago.
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Marc
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For a while they were there checking visas and passports, but for the last few years it's just a spray station.
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David K
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Wow, why conflicting reports? Immigration checkpoint is where the official asks for your Tourist Card. The pest spray station is by there, but a
seperate deal.
Two years ago, when we last went into Baja Sur (July, 2009), it was manned and they asked to see our FM-Ts (Tourist Cards).
So many reports that is has been closed the last several months... I took that as confirmed they were closed and wondered if the entire peninsula of
Baja California was now in the 'border zone' (however, you still need the Tourist Card if you are in Mexico over 72 hours).
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MMc
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Conflicting reports, it's Baja. Please get the FMM when you cross. If you need to register you can go into town.
"Never teach a pig to sing it frustrates you and annoys the pig" - W.C.Fields
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MMc
Conflicting reports, it's Baja. Please get the FMM when you cross. If you need to register you can go into town. |
YES! Get the FMM when you enter Mexico...
(What is 'to register', that is needed?)
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shari
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I just called Magdelena who has been in charge of the Immigration Office in Guerrero Negro and the word from the horses mouth is that they are open as
they always have been. Perhaps there was some confusion when they changed locations...out of that funky trailer to over across the street ...but it is
business as usual there.
I also asked about the new laws and she said they havent received any info on that yet.
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David K
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Thanks Shari... good to know! So they must be understaffed to have so many drive that far south, and found nobody is on duty to ask for Tourist Cards?
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toneart
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For at least three years there has never been anyone from immigration come out from a building, present a visible presence or ask for my papers.
I am thinking they weren't there. Only the Ag guys were there and the bug spray guy.
Whether they were there or not, I am sure they would want us to think they were there. With that threat existing, they really don't have to staff it
regularly. Just the threat of their presence is enough to keep most of us honest, and not go to BCS without your legal papers. But that is not
anything I would want to take for granted. Bad sh*t can happen to you. It is ignorant or stupid to take that kind of chance.
Why would anybody take a chance and not get their FMTs? It's the law! Getting in trouble in Mexico is not the same as getting in trouble in the U.S.
The U.S. operates under rule of law. That is, the enforcement goes by the book. In Mexico it is not so dependable. You are stuck with the individual
who catches you. Your fate is subject to a multitude of external influences; mood, and attitudes of both parties 
When in Mexico, you may get just treatment, but NEVER expect it!
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
I just called Magdelena who has been in charge of the Immigration Office in Guerrero Negro and the word from the horses mouth is that they are open as
they always have been. Perhaps there was some confusion when they changed locations...out of that funky trailer to over across the street ...but it is
business as usual there.
I also asked about the new laws and she said they havent received any info on that yet. |
The new immigration building is on the same side of the street as the old trailer---just south of it---both across the street from the AG inspection
area.
Magdelena is still there, but when the new system went into effect, they brought in a new boss. It made it easier last year when we had to get our
first new FM3 card that replaced the old book.
They don't get there until after 9 AM and the boss leaves at about 2pm. Don't know if they are checking passing cars or not as we go into the
office.
[Edited on 7-1-2011 by DianaT]
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redmesa
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We got out new FM3 cards in April at the funky trailer. The hours are short so I think they are not often there to check any VISAs and maybe it is
not their job anymore.
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by redmesa
We got out new FM3 cards in April at the funky trailer. The hours are short so I think they are not often there to check any VISAs and maybe it is
not their job anymore. |
That trailer was funky---never sure which door to use and it was a mess! The new building is very small, but MUCH nicer. 
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bajabass
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A immigration guy checked my FMM coming down in June, right before the AG guys stole my 20 pesos!! 
Keep your eyes on the road, and your hands upon the wheel!
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When I came through on Monday the 27th, they were open and checked my FM2. Now I have had my FM2 checked for the very first time. I told the guy
"Por Fin" and he had a good laugh.
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Frank
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Not checked on June 21st southbound 7pm or June 28th northbound 7 am.
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DavidE
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So what's the big deal? Get your tourist card at the border and if they spray, so what? You ought to see the mainland where I had to go through SEVEN
Puestos de Controles in 220 miles between Lazaro Card##as. Full on inspections and two points where every single letter on every single document was
checked. Including verification of vehicle permits, immigrations and VIN numbers.
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some one was checked last week and fined 1090 pesos when he did not have any paperwork
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J.P.
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You are supposed to get your FMM at the port of entry I know from experince if you wait untill youi get to Ensenada there can be a fine. It may not be
a huge dollar amount but the inconvience of finding a bank and all the hassel it's not worth it.
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elskel
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In the past I have had a pre-paid FMM, and pulled into the immigration office at the state line and had it stamped. Never had any problems.
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