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shitedetector
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Tourist Card in Guerrero Negro
Hello all. New to this site because I have a question.
I have heard that a tourist can get a tourist card in guerrero negro if I didn't get it further north. Some say I can't, some I can and will be fined.
Some I don't need it.
I am sure I need it but will be driving on Sunday and am not sure if there will be an agent at the border.
Anyone know the truth ?
I appreciate your responses
SD
[Edited on 11-4-2011 by chitedetector]
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shari
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Nice board name dude or dudette....welcome to the sandbox...(I think)...why dont you tell us a little about yourself?
Yes you do need a tourist card....here is the local number if immigration in GN so you can call and ask them directly about your case....615-157-0303
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Ateo
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I've gone years without getting one and never had a problem. They hardly ever check - anywhere! The time they did check me in GN was about 15 years
ago, and I did have to pay a "fine" errr bribe to obtain. Having said that, I'm gonna start getting tourist cards again, just to be on the safe side.
You want to be totally legal just in case something goes down. So, it's up to you. The Nomads will give you the whole range of answers that you
listed above, and the truth is, all of them are right!
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bajaguy
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Tourist Cards
If you don't have one south of Ensenada, the first military checkpoint you get to will shoot you 
You can get a card on Sunday at the SY or Otay crossing. Better to get one at the border.
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shitedetector
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wow that was quick ! thanks shari !
Coming down in december for a couple of months. fishing poles and surfboards
anyone else know any more ? My spanish is crap so I may have a hard time talking to them by phone. I would imagine they will tell me to get it up
North as why else would I be planning ahead to get it there.
thanks again shari !
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bajaguy
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Where are you crossing???
I have directions for obtaining the card at Otay, send me a u2u message
[Edited on 11-4-2011 by bajaguy]
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David K
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The WORST CASE:
Get it at the border or before at Discover Baja Travel Club.
Get it stamped at the border (INM office facing secondary inspection/ something to declare area).
If you drive south of Ensenada without one (Maneadero actually) you are in violation. If you arrive at Guerrero Negro (The State Border actually)
without one, fines of $100 dollars per person have been reported. See trip report by edm-1 whose wife had an expired passport that Tijuana wouldn't
accept, so they couldn't get one of the FMMs there...
The border at Tijuana is open 24/7. If you arrive early morning and nobody is in either the INM office or the bank teller for payment... a few doors
down from INM... then walk through the hallway to the backside, facing the pedestrian entrance to Mexico where they will be.
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shitedetector
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and I realize my auto coverage is inactive until I get the card. that part I understand. just trying to figure out contingencies now in case the
border doesn't work out
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David K
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The process, in photos...
Far right lane I-805 south (I-5 works, but you have a lot of lanes to cross to get to the far right one). An electric gate will raise for you at the
entrance to the secondary/ covered parking).
INM is the far right (north) office that faces the parking area.
The bank teller is a few windows down from INM. You take your forms there and pay the tax (about $23 US), then with the reciept attached, go back to
INM. Make sure you write in 180 days (not 90) as the cost is the same and 180 is the max.
When you drive out of the parking area, you may need to press a button to see if you get a red or green light... Red means inspection. No drugs
(except perscription), guns or ammo is allowed into Mexico.
These are what you will be waiting in line for as you drive south... There are about 5-7 between Tijuana and La Paz.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by chitedetector
and I realize my auto coverage is inactive until I get the card. that part I understand. just trying to figure out contingencies now in case the
border doesn't work out |
Not necessaily true... we Nomads mostly use www.BajaBound.com or DiscoverBaja.com (both use the same Mexican company).... and there is no clause saying it isn't valid without a tourist
card... But, you need to get one anyway, so that is a mute point.
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shitedetector
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Thanks David !
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David K
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De nada... we are here to help (most of us)... Have a great trip and welcome to Nomad!
Your payback is a trip report and photos when you get back!
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shari
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hey...check your U2U mail box which is up in the right corner by the log-in thingy
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BajaBlanca
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we have seen so many people/guests get fined
please please get your FMM at the border and be saved $100
the TJ border is open 24/7 - just go to the office and get the paperwork. go down to the left to the bank window and knock til someone comes. pay.
go back to immigration office and get stamped. be on your way and drive safely.
have a wonderful trip !
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rts551
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBlanca
we have seen so many people/guests get fined
please please get your FMM at the border and be saved $100
the TJ border is open 24/7 - just go to the office and get the paperwork. go down to the left to the bank window and knock til someone comes. pay.
go back to immigration office and get stamped. be on your way and drive safely.
have a wonderful trip ! |
Hey it could be worse. You could be arrested and deported for being in the country illegally. Maybe deport you to Miami so you can't try to re-enter
very easily.
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Lee
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Not necessaily true... we Nomads mostly use www.BajaBound.com or DiscoverBaja.com (both use the same Mexican company).... and there is no clause saying it isn't valid without a tourist
card... But, you need to get one anyway, so that is a mute point. |
''Not necessarily true?'' Interesting choice of words, David. How about it's true or NOT true?
A MX insurance policy from BajaBound or DiscoverBaja that has no clause stating insurance is valid only with a current FMM means insurance is valid
even if the holder is in MX illegally.
Right?
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I have to agree with Blanca, seen many sad and angry people in La Paz INM for not obtaining a fmm before going South. Believe me it is much easier to
get one at the border with the bank right there etc. than taking the other route not to mention the fine you will pay as well. Your choice 
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NICE photos, David!
Highly descriptive and to the point. Any easier than this, and one would have to join DISCOVER BAJA
Udo
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Don't forget your passport
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Lee
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Not necessaily true... we Nomads mostly use www.BajaBound.com or DiscoverBaja.com (both use the same Mexican company).... and there is no clause saying it isn't valid without a tourist
card... But, you need to get one anyway, so that is a mute point. |
''Not necessarily true?'' Interesting choice of words, David. How about it's true or NOT true?
A MX insurance policy from BajaBound or DiscoverBaja that has no clause stating insurance is valid only with a current FMM means insurance is valid
even if the holder is in MX illegally.
Right? |
That is what I remember reading... search posts by BajaGeoff (of BajaBound.com)
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