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jimgrms
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no passport
I want to go to San Felipe to look at a place for sale at playa Cantu ,and as of yet have no passport ,If i go without one will i be able to recross
the border without one ??
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brewer
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Yes, you will just get a bunch of crap from CBP...
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TMW
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Yes you can get back without problems. I did it last Oct when I lost my bag. I also know of several people who have done it. When I asked the border
agent about it in Oct he said if you don't cross a lot it's no big deal but if you cross multiple times a week, month etc you should have a passport.
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Eli
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Great news. I hope you are right. I let my U.S. passport expire a few years ago. I have not crossed the boarder in over 10 years. Don't presently have
any intention of going North, but still, it is nice to know just in case someday I come up with a reason to do so.
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desertcpl
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I might have this wrong,, as things have changed a bit
on getting your FMM , I think you now need a US passport
to be issued a FMM
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sancho
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| Quote: | Originally posted by desertcpl
I think you now need a US passport
to be issued a FMM |
I like to be legal in Mex, I would at least get the Passport
Card, $40 or so. I understand you can get an fmm with
Passport Card, allthough I'm sure there are people in Mex for
extended time periods with no Mex Imm papers
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desertcpl
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yes you can get a FMM with a passport card
and from what I have been hearing in some times the military
check points, like the one going to San Felipe is asking to see your FMM
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Sandlefoot
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| Quote: | Originally posted by desertcpl
yes you can get a FMM with a passport card
and from what I have been hearing in some times the military
check points, like the one going to San Felipe is asking to see your FMM |
I have the military stops ask for all kinds of ID. I just hand them my drivers license and they copy the information they need, ask the year of the
car and hand my lic. back. They are just tallying information. From what I understand they have no INM authority.
Happy Trails
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If you are not living on the edge...you are taking up to much space!
Just because it may not be a good idea does not mean it will not be fun!!!
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BajaGringo
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When I crossed going north at San Ysidro in September of 2011 after leaving the hospital in Ensenada with no documents whatsoever (the perps stole my
wallet too), I was a bit concerned what would happen at the border. The agent at the kiosk simply asked me a few questions to determine my identity,
found me on the computer and waved us through.
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jimgrms
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| Quote: | Originally posted by brewer
Yes, you will just get a bunch of crap from CBP... |
Brewer I spent 24 years in the Navy,, i have already received my fair share , Thanks everyone
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Tbone
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I just came back from San Felipe without a passport and didn't have any problem (no bunch of crap) at all. I showed the officer my Ca. drivers lisence
and that was it. For the most part you get what you give.
Mas Pacifico
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Bajahowodd
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A Trip to San Felipe does not require a Mexican issued FMM. And, as has been noted, short of some hassle, you will be able to cross back without a
passport.
But, if you have plans to travel farther South, you are obliged to obtain the FMM. You must have a valid passport to get the FMM.
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captkw
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Your Papers PLEEEZE !!
Seems to me...we are going backwords on this planet and the USA is getting like the N-zi's ruled
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mulegejim
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
A Trip to San Felipe does not require a Mexican issued FMM. And, as has been noted, short of some hassle, you will be able to cross back without a
passport.
But, if you have plans to travel farther South, you are obliged to obtain the FMM. You must have a valid passport to get the FMM.
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It would if you stay over 72 hours. Also there is a difference at the border if you have a passport but don't have it with you from not having a
passport at all.
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nbacc
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interesting.............never been asked for any ID, Fm or anything at check point going to San Felipe. coming or going. Nancy
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by nbacc
interesting.............never been asked for any ID, Fm or anything at check point going to San Felipe. coming or going. Nancy
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THIS.
The military checkpoints (at least all the ones I have been through) have NEVER been interested in anything other than looking for drugs, guns and
ammo.
Some ask for ID in order to write your name down... easier than understanding our English. The ID doesn't have to be a passport, but it is easier to
see your name in a passport. Most checkpoints are south of the border zone, and since you need (should have) an FMM south of the border zone... and
you need a passport to get an FMM... that seems the logical document to ask for.
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micah202
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| Quote: | Originally posted by captkw
Seems to me...we are going backwords on this planet and the USA is getting like the N-zi's ruled |
..ummm,yeh.....just try being a non-american with a 'past history' in a post 9-11 world.
....an arrest,NO conviction is all it takes to be -blocked- at the border....$100's of BUX$ to get clearance  
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dasubergeek
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My friend (a woman) crossed as a pedestrian without a passport the first time we went. The inspector looked at her and said, "You know Mexico is a
FOREIGN COUNTRY, right?"
She tilted her head and said, "Well, yeah, but the sign said Baja CALIFORNIA. California's not in Mexico!"
*massive eyerolling* "Get a passport next time."
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David K
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Baja was 'California' first!!! 
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mcfez
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DL is just fine to get back home IF you are not doing Sea or Air travel. When coming back to the US......most officers wont mess with you. At the
worst...you may get sent to the secondary as one of my sons had to.
Being in SF for over 3 days requirement......well.....who really knows how many days you were in The Baja? :-)
[Edited on 6-13-2014 by mcfez]
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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