osoflojo
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FM-3, A subject beat to death
Nothing for nothing but last week I renewed my FM-3 for the umpteenth time but this was the first time I did it myself. The bottom line: 4 days, $1036
pesos, no hassels, no teeth nashing, wonderful experience. They even provided a written checklist of what documents and how many copies were
necessary.
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bajabound2005
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and where did you do this???
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osoflojo
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Sorry, this was at the Cabo San Lucas office.
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bajajudy
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And 6 months later, I am still waiting for my FM3 from the very same office...go figure!
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Dianamo
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FM3 requirements
This is the link to the Mexican Embassy, (in english) on the requirements for receiving the FM3.
http://www.inm.gob.mx/pagina_ingles/931000.htm
There is a lot of good info here.
Hope this helps someone,
DianaMo
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sylens
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when husband renewed
fm3, he got list or requirements that included: "two originals and one copy of the SAT 5. when we went to obtain those, the lady at the stationer's
where you purchase SAT5 forms and get them typed (with carbon paper copies
) insisted we needed one original and two copies. altho that made more sense, i felt insecure. "after all, here it is in writing," i said to her.
so she gave us 2 originals and 2 copies (bless her heart:saint and, of course, it
turned out she was correct and the "official" instructions from immigration official were incorrect
lili
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bajalou
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And always remember, the officials in the office that you go to have done the interpretation of the laws/rules - and apply them as they think
correct.
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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villadelfin
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old thread new question
Must one go to a stationery store for the SAT 5? Does anyone have a blank they can scan and post? or will Bancomer have a SAT 5 upon request.
More important, what exactly is the SAT 5
Thanks.
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bajalou
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Only stationery stores I think - It's sometimes called "Receipt #5" It's a receipt form that the bank stamps when you pay. It's filled out by the
immigration officer as to the amount etc. Pay, then take the stamped copies back to immigration for further processing.
No Bad Days
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\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
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abreojos
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Very informative. Thanks but it did not answer my questions about which documents you need for nationalization.
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villadelfin
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Merci beaucoup
Can you believe its been a year already?!
A public thanks to everyone for all the guidance and advice I've received from your posts
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Summanus
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After having had a FM-3 for many years, I am thinking of avoiding the bother and just go with a FMT from now on. There is really not much reason to
have an FM-3 unless you are staying in Baja longer than 180 days at a time.
Summanus....ancient Roman Nightly Thunder God. He liked refrieds too.
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bajalou
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Except you can't legally leave stuff in Baja with a FMT
[Edited on 12-21-2006 by bajalou]
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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