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Alm
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bryanmckenzie
Since 2009, and multiple crossings, various destinations both BC & BCS, sometimes with tourist card and sometimes without, I have never once been
asked to present it by police, military or border crossing.
What happens if you are caught without one ???  |
Going in without tourist card is the risk that I would not take, this card is easy to get and costs very little. Will they run you out of country, or
put in some cell for a day or two, or just make you lose half a day at some check-point - I am not looking forward to find out. What I was wondering
about is the issue with "stamping out the exit" or returning the card - other than in the airport, obviously. I guess, the answer is what I already
knew - it doesn't matter whether you return it or not.
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sancho
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Alm
Going in without tourist card is the risk that I would not take |
With you on that, the actual RISK seems to be non existant, the
part about not being checked for an fmm is not the right
tack to take, I haven't been checked for a Mex Fishing
License while panga fishing either, but I get one. the Mex Govt
asked/requests tourists comply with thier regs, I think
that is the least we can do, be a responsible visitor
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bryanmckenzie
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Sancho,
Thanks for that reply. It is my sentiment also. Including fising license, USA or Canda or Mexico. It's the right thing to do. I feel the same way
about insurance.
And yet, on several crossings, insurance places were closed in Calexico when I crossed and I drove bare.
And a few times, I could not get into the correct lane for the FM document as car raced by me and the next thing you know you are in Tijuana or
Mexicali and lost or speeding along and ... ugh, oh, now what?
My question is from a practicality standpoint. I'd like to comply, and yet it is not always easy. As I am now in Rosarito and headed south in a few
minutes ... post about Tourist Card in Ensenada? FMM? FMT?
-Bryan
| Quote: | With you on that, the actual RISK seems to be non existant, the
part about not being checked for an fmm is not the right
tack to take, I haven't been checked for a Mex Fishing
License while panga fishing either, but I get one. the Mex Govt
asked/requests tourists comply with thier regs, I think
that is the least we can do, be a responsible visitor |
[Edited on 2013-11-1 by bryanmckenzie]
[Edited on 2013-11-1 by bryanmckenzie]
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”
-Mark Twain
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910)
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David K
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See where you asked in another thread, Bryan.
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Alm
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There is not much speeding or problems with changing lanes at new El Chap crossing to Tijuana. Though, the OP is going to cross at Mexicali. Last time
I checked - earlier this year - Ensenada INM office was still issuing tourist cards, so this is can be an option if you couldn't stop at the border
for some reason.
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Pacifico
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| Quote: | Originally posted by captkw
I have heard of folks being fined and I always get asked at the Monument G.N. and have been asked over the years for it.. its not a big thing..I used
to get thru Vagabundos Del mar no I just grab at the border and be done with it.......... |
Captkw,
Just curious when was the last time you were checked at Guerrero Negro (monument)? I'm wondering if I have just been lucky because I haven't been
checked there for years. Thanks!
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David K
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I don't go into Sur very much... and not always on Hwy. 1.
Last Year (2012) there is a ALTO (STOP) sign right in front of the INM office and the guy was in there, looked at us... and waved us on. This is just
south of the Eagle Monument.
In 2011, Nomad edm1 was inspected and FINED $100 dollars for his wife not having a tourist card (they wouldn't issue one to her in Mexicali because
her passport had recently expired... so they chanced it).
In 2009, he came up to my window and inspected the FM-T.
In 2007, he came up to my window and inspected the FM-T.
In 2001, he came up to my window and inspected the FM-T.
[Edited on 11-2-2013 by David K]
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Pacifico
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
I don't go into Sur very much... and not always on Hwy. 1.
Last Year (2012) there is a ALTO (STOP) sign right in front of the INM office and the guy was in there, looked at us... and waved us on. This is just
south of the Eagle Monument.
In 2011, Nomad edm1 was inspected and FINED $100 dollars for his wife not having a tourist card (they wouldn't issue one to her in Mexicali because
her passport had recently expired... so they chanced it).
In 2009, he came up to my window and inspected the FM-T.
In 2007, he came up to my window and inspected the FM-T.
In 2001, he came up to my window and inspected the FM-T.
[Edited on 11-2-2013 by David K] |
Good to know! Thanks!
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dasubergeek
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Alm
There is not much speeding or problems with changing lanes at new El Chap crossing to Tijuana. Though, the OP is going to cross at Mexicali. Last time
I checked - earlier this year - Ensenada INM office was still issuing tourist cards, so this is can be an option if you couldn't stop at the border
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Scuttlebuttand I haven't done this myselfis that they only issue for people actually arriving in Ensenada, so just tell them you came in on a yacht.
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Ateo
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Been asked one time for my tourist card since 1990. It was at Guerrero Negro and I just paid the guy some cash and he let us go. I have gotten
tourist cards many times. I used to pull them out at military checkpoints, trying to look like the good American with all the right paperwork only to
have them immediately tossed back (politely) at me.
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captkw
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For U nomads
Consistantly inconsistent!! that's what I bank On...LOL ...Ps...Pacifico...now
thinking about it..your right..They have not asked Me there in a few years..my Spanish is good and I can wiggle out of problems rather good!! but a
tourist card for Me is a no brainer..just get it..funny thing the new head of ca. UC system just made public 5 million for illlegals in the system for
personal help...WTF...get the card..
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