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rob
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I never argue with Ultra Nomads (their powers are frightening) but I have to agree with Rhintransit. The first three years in La Paz I used an agent -
expensive, took about 6 weeks (once 11) - twice lost all papers (as my agent seemed incapable of making copies).
My wife (bless her) now does our FM3s herself - 4-5 working days and we're outta there.
La Paz Inmigracion are very cool people.
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bajabound2005
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| Quote: | Originally posted by danaeb
Now I'm more confused than ever. My residence will be in La Paz when my home is finished, which should be next month. I got my FM3 at the consulate
in San Diego in December. I was instructed to have it stamped at the border within 90 days. In February, I went to TJ for the day and got it
stamped. I don't understand the 30 day requirement. Is that from the date that I arrive in La Paz, or was that from the date of the first border
crossing in February? I had planned to go to LP next month when the house is finished and take care of the FM3 registration then.
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After having ready many, many posts about FM3s, I think that since you are dealing with the La Paz office when you get there you should not have a
problem. When the 30 days is supposed to begin and end is subject to the individual on the other side of the counter. Me thinks if you simply
explain that this you first time in La Paz since have the FM3 issued, no problem. Besides, you need to register with the address where you will be
living -- if the house isn't complete you can't well live there now can you?
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beachbum1A
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It's 30 days from the date its stamped in TJ (when you crossed the border).
Just do it!
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rob
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My apologies to the forum.
In the strict interest of truth, the management tells me it is NOT 3-4 days for La Paz FM# processing, but rather 7-10.
Rob
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Bob and Susan
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2 weeks in Santa Rosalia processing time since they are shipped to la paz
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tripledigitken
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
2 weeks in Santa Rosalia processing time since they are shipped to la paz |
Bob and Susan,
What office in Santa Rosalia handles the FM3's?
Thanks
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marv sherrill
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I'll add another thread - do you have to get the FM3 stamped when you leave Mexico to go back to the States? I know that you are supposed to turn your
old visas in when you leave but few do it. thanks
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bajalou
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| Quote: | Originally posted by marv sherrill
I'll add another thread - do you have to get the FM3 stamped when you leave Mexico to go back to the States? I know that you are supposed to turn your
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Not necessary to get stamped on exit or entry from Baja. BUT if you won't be back on renewal date, get it stamped to avoid penalties.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
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Bob and Susan
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the fm3 office in santa rosalia is on mex1 right at the entrance to the town upstairs
very professional crew
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comitan
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Rob
The last 6-7 years in La Paz I have gotten renewed 3-4 days, the most important thing is to have everything for renewal, then it goes like clockwork
now.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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rob
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FM3 EXPIRATION
Just yesterday received an email from a lot owner here at the ranch - they are leaving for Baja next week, but his FM3 expired 22 March . . . could
not find any posts in the Forum (except for one that mentioned a penalty). Wat should he do?
- illegal to "fake it" with an FMT
- the nice folks at Guerrero Negro imigracion checkpoint will spot the expiry in a heartbeat, and sending him into town to pay (as with not having an
FMT) is not an option.
Any advice I Can give him?
Rob
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Dave
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Any advice I Can give him?
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Tell him next time to use a preparer. It's kinda hard to do it yourself when you ain't there. 
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bajalou
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If he got "Salida" stamp when he left it's no problem. He has 30 days from returning to get the renewal going.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
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And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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rob
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FM3 EXPIRY
Bajalou - it gets worse . . . he drives - no salida stamp.
I really am concerned about that GN checkpoint.
In the great sweep of the universe, it's not the end of the world - but it IS nerve wracking for the otherwise law-abiding offender.
Should he surrender himself in Ensenada, where at least there is a large office which has, presumably, options for the offender?
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MrBillM
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Time and Money.
All of this Back and Forth regarding the use of a Broker really boils down to how you value your time. IF the Particular Broker didn't (doesn't) do a
good job, then I imagine that Broker won't last since there are so many of them available for approximately the same price.
Although retired with no demands on my time, I usually make decisions like this based upon convenience and the opportunity to avoid dealing with
Civil Servants. I use a Broker because the $60.00 (for two) per Year is a pittance to avoid multiple trips to Immigration and the possibility of
errors which might delay the process.
If someone else feels like they're saving a worthwhile amount and don't mind the trotting around and details dealing with the process, that's their
decision.
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bajalou
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If they are from Baja Sur, Ensenada has nothing to do with it. The fact they are late only means they will have to pay a penalty for the late renewal
- Just tell them at Guerro Negro they know they're late and will pay when they get to their destination. The FM3 (even expired a little while) is
their documentation for being in Mexico and the late penalty will be assessed and all will be happy again.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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bajalou
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This underscores the belief of mine that it's worth stopping at the border and getting stamped out if you'll be gone several months. Saves this
worry.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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rhintransit
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if he's worried about GN, just hit the place when it's closed. or buy a tourist card there and toss it.
haven't had any success getting my FM3 stamped when I leave via car. flying is easy, but the migracion office at Tecate professes to know nothing
about this and has declined to stamp mine in the past. and it's not easy stopping there anyway.
anyone had their FM3 stamped on exit in Tecate?
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bajalou
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Never used Tecate, but with effort got it stamped in Los Algodones and Mexicali. Sure beats paying the penalties.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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jerry
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when i was in the loreto office a guy came in 5 months late for his renewal the officer said the fine was $100.00 us per month plus the renewal fee
total $670.00 u.s. he said he didnt have is to they reduced the fine to $250.00 u.s. plus renewal he said he didnt have that eather never did hear how
they ended up
the fine of $100.00 a month was changed to $50.00 at the loreto office so they do have the power to change things
jerry and judi
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