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elskel
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The sport fishing landings are waiting for the Federal IMM to come out with the final written regulations. The word is FMM's are going to be needed if
the boat is fishing from 0-12 miles from land. It is true, passports have been needed by people fishing Mexican waters for awhile now. The FMM's would
also be needed for any private boats. If this becomes the case, hopefully individuals would have the ability to easily obtain some sort of legal
documentation. Up until a few years ago you could not buy a Mexican fishing liscense online and now you can.
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sancho
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| Quote: | | Quote: | Originally posted by Gaucho
I said "are you absolutely sure?" and she said yes. I thought for sure they would ding me on the return trip but I was waived right through after
showing my passport. Anybody else experience this? |
I'm Scottish/Irish/English, on the 2nd boat over from the old world. I'm just wondering if they changed things regarding the FMM when flying out of
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Scottish/Irish?
Maybe they thaught you are related to Graham Mac?
In the past, the TJ Airport issued the free 7 day fmt's,
for short trips, before the fmm.
I am not so concerned about an fmm
when flying, but I question the validity of the person
at the Airport who said you don't need one. I am more
concerned when driving without an fmm
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by sancho
Scottish/Irish?
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What are types of Whiskey. [Jeopardy practice]
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: | Originally posted by KurtG
| Quote: | Originally posted by elskel
To all: In the past I have seen posts mentioning the " free 7 day-6night FMM" (tourist card). My question, Do these Free 7 day FMM's truly exist? I
have never seen one and know of no one getting one. Does anybody have any information or have they picked one up. Any information would be helpful.
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Last March when we drove to GN for whale watching we stopped at the San Ysidro immigration office for tourist permits, we told the official that the
trip was less than a week and they marked the FMM's for 7 days and there was no charge. It was the same form as the 180 day permit but no need to go
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This is really a very helpful post.
We head down to "play" with the whales every year. Most of the time, we already have unexpired FMMs from earlier Baja trips.
But, it we didn't have those documents, it saves us $20+ dollars apiece to know that we can get the free ones for a short trip.
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elskel
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FMM needed to fish in Mexican Waters
The word is out from the Federal government, FMM needed to fish in Mexican territorial waters 24 miles. Link to story, http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2...a-fish-mexico/
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elskel
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The word is out from the Federal government, FMM needed to fish in Mexican territorial waters 24 miles:
Anglers need a visa to fish in Mexico
Anglers need a visa to fish in Mexico
As expected, all anglers venturing into Mexico on fishing trips – by sea or by land -- now are required to obtain a visa in order to fish there.
The cost of the visas will be approximately $21, but will be tied into the value of the peso. Anglers must also have a fishing permit (approximately
$11) or a yearly Mexican fishing license (approximately $45).
The Sportfishing Association of California today released some of the parameters surrounding the new documentation that all anglers must have to fish
in Mexico. The local landings are working out an arrangement for a private company to administer the visas at the docks. SAC member vessels will
obtain a visa through a program sanctioned by the Mexican Immigration Department (INAMI). All crew members must have a visa in order to work on
fishing boats in Mexico. The third party company will work out of the local landings to make it easier for local anglers to obtain a visa.
“This program will permit the application process to be administered through a company approved by INAMI,” the SAC release said today. “This company
is currently working with the sportfishing landings in San Diego to establish the required infrastructure. Once the process is ‘live’ the feasibility
of opening it up to the general boating public will be evaluated by the San Diego Landings.”
According to SAC, on May 25, 2011, a new immigration law in Mexico was enacted by Mexico’s Immigration Department “in order to create in our country a
framework of guarantees to protect the rights of the individuals in our country, facilitate and manage the migratory flows to and from Mexico,
favoring the protection and respect of human rights of Mexicans and foreigners, regardless their origin, nationality, gender, ethnicity, age and
immigration status.” Source INAMI (Mexico’s Immigration Department).
INAMI informed SAC that the new immigration law requires that all foreigners entering Mexican waters
INAMI has informed us that Articles 33, 44, 46, 50, 153, and 154 of the new immigration law require that all foreigners entering Mexican territory,
which includes Mexican territorial waters and contiguous waters (24 miles) from shore, must have a Visa.
INAMI said anglers have two primary ways to apply for a Mexican visa if they intend to enter Mexico’s territorial waters. Boaters may appear at the
Mexican land border points of entry and obtain a visa through an INAMI designated facility. Or boaters may report to the Port of Ensenada’s point of
entry and contact the IMANI Office at the Port to obtain a visa.
SAC is offering the third option for anglers to get a visa at the local landings.
The new rules are:
All U.S. or international tourists travelling to Mexico must have a visa to enter Mexico. It’s called a FMM permit. This permit must go through a
different process, depending on whether one is entering Mexico by land or by sea.
INAMI has authorized a third party organization to issue the water entry visa at the five San Diego landings for tourists with passage on any SAC
member vessel. All other visas must be obtained in Mexico.
The cost of the visa will vary and depend on the length of the trip and the value of the peso.
INAMI will monitor the border and do random inspections of all vessels crossing into Mexican waters. Private boaters along with commercial passenger
fishing vessels will be checked.
All those boarded will be asked to show a national ID and a Mexican visa.
All FMM visas must be returned within 24 hours upon return to the U.S.
Recreational boaters who aren’t fishing, but just traveling through Mexico’s territorial waters, will not be required to have a visa.
Also, all crew members will be required to have a FM3 visa, which can be obtained through the third party company set up at the landings or at a INAMI
office.
Visa applications may be made at the following locations:
Fisherman’s Landing, 2838 Garrison Street, San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 221-8500 www.FishermansLanding.com
H&M Sportfishing, 2803 Emerson Street, San Diego, CA 92106, (619) 222-1144 www.HMLanding.com
Point Loma Sportfishing, 1403 Scott Street, San Diego, CA 92106, (619) 223-1627 www.PointLomaSportfishing.com
Seaforth Sportfishing, 1717 Quivira Road, San Diego, CA 92109 (619) 224-3383 www.SeaforthLanding.com
Dana Landing, 2580 Ingraham Street, San Diego, CA 92109, (619) 226-2929 www.Danalanding.com
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