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lhenlex
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problem with ffm
ok this is really stupid of me
but its happening..1 week before our set roadtrip to cabos I went to get the ffm or tourist permit..and behold my son's passport turned out to be
expired..i never noticed! I feel really stupid right now..there's no way for us to get my son's passport in time.
So now here's another stupid question..anyone here ever drove to cabos without ffm? My husband is mexican and speaks perfect spanish he'll be the one
driving throughout so im hoping checkpoints won't even bother asking if we have permit?
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yellowklr
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if he isn't driving i wouldn't worry imho
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woody with a view
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What he means is take the passport anyway and play dumb. Afterall, its still ID, right? No one cares about the fmm while driving. Just go.
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lhenlex
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That's what i thought too..i read many posts saying nobody ever checked their ffm..i just hoped we don't get asked neither.
i wonder how much the fine tho
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They could send you back to the border
Quote: Originally posted by lhenlex  | That's what i thought too..i read many posts saying nobody ever checked their ffm..i just hoped we don't get asked neither.
i wonder how much the fine tho |
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lhenlex
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my husband's idea is to justget mine.. my husband doesnt need one coz he's a mexican citizen..my son is 9 yrs old..we're just hoping that our son
being minor shouldnt be a big deal if he doesnt have ffm?
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David K
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Have fun... if your husband is a Mexican, so is your son. There was only one check for FMMs typically (at the state border on Hwy. 1) and it was not
looking when we passed through last week.
We were 8 non-Mexicans driving almost 1,700 miles this month with FMMs and not once were asked to show them.
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lhenlex
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thank you so much for sharing that..here i was thinking we might have to cancel our vacation..
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DENNIS
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Not so without going through the paperwork etc.
Why would anyone with a Nomad presumption of respect for the laws of a host country suggest breaking these laws?
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David K
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Mexico rules for Mexican people Dennis.
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BajaBlanca
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I am also sure that if the dad is Mexican, the kid is automatically considered Mexican ! Go to a Mexican consulate and get him a permit!
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Mulegena
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You and your son were both born in the USA and are legally considered US citizens. You both must have visitor entry permit visas. Take both your US
passports, current and expired just bring 'em, and bring a copy of your son's birth certificate. Get your entry visas at the port of entry into
Mexico. You must stop and get your visas there. You'll both be traveling as US citizens.
Your husband will need to have his birth certificate, Mexican passport or Mexican voter registration card with him. He has to travel with
identification, too.
Now, about your son's legal status. He's a US citizen. He's not a Mexican. Your husband, as a Mexican citizen, can apply for Mexican citizenship for
his son later on. When it was granted your son would have dual citizenship. Here's the application process that you can pursue at a later date: http://www.gob.mx/tramites/ficha/solicitud-de-carta-de-natur...
Have a good time on your vacation. No worries about the military. They're looking for arms, ammo and drugs... and cookies. They're just kids doing
their required military duty.
[Edited on 9-24-2016 by Mulegena]
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Russ
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If you make it to La Paz stop at the Emigration office and ask how to get your son citizenship in Mexico. He can have dual citizenship as your
husband may have. The reason I say La Paz is that I've always bee treated fairly there.
Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
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DENNIS
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| Quote: Originally posted by BajaBlanca | | I am also sure that if the dad is Mexican, the kid is automatically considered Mexican ! Go to a Mexican consulate and get him a permit!
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Not automatically. There's a registration process to go through. Until that's completed, he remains a foreigner.
ooops...didn't see Maria's post up there, but she's right-on.
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[Edited on 9-24-2016 by DENNIS]
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: Originally posted by lhenlex | ok this is really stupid of me
but its happening..1 week before our set roadtrip to cabos I went to get the ffm or tourist permit..and behold my son's passport turned out to be
expired..i never noticed! I feel really stupid right now..there's no way for us to get my son's passport in time.
So now here's another stupid question..anyone here ever drove to cabos without ffm? My husband is mexican and speaks perfect spanish he'll be the one
driving throughout so im hoping checkpoints won't even bother asking if we have permit? |
You can get expedited passport in 48 to 72 hours. Look on dept state website. Requires trip to passport center. Most every major city has one,
including San Diego and LA.
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Bajazly
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| Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | | Quote: Originally posted by lhenlex | ok this is really stupid of me
but its happening..1 week before our set roadtrip to cabos I went to get the ffm or tourist permit..and behold my son's passport turned out to be
expired..i never noticed! I feel really stupid right now..there's no way for us to get my son's passport in time.
So now here's another stupid question..anyone here ever drove to cabos without ffm? My husband is mexican and speaks perfect spanish he'll be the one
driving throughout so im hoping checkpoints won't even bother asking if we have permit? |
You can get expedited passport in 48 to 72 hours. Look on dept state website. Requires trip to passport center. Most every major city has one,
including San Diego and LA. |
I was in a similar situation a couple years ago right before a race. Search expedited passport and you will find many companies offering from 1 day to
1 week service all thru Fed Ex. I think I choose the 4 or 5 day option and it was like $150 or so extra. Worked fine.
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: Originally posted by Bajazly | | Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | | Quote: Originally posted by lhenlex | ok this is really stupid of me
but its happening..1 week before our set roadtrip to cabos I went to get the ffm or tourist permit..and behold my son's passport turned out to be
expired..i never noticed! I feel really stupid right now..there's no way for us to get my son's passport in time.
So now here's another stupid question..anyone here ever drove to cabos without ffm? My husband is mexican and speaks perfect spanish he'll be the one
driving throughout so im hoping checkpoints won't even bother asking if we have permit? |
You can get expedited passport in 48 to 72 hours. Look on dept state website. Requires trip to passport center. Most every major city has one,
including San Diego and LA. |
I was in a similar situation a couple years ago right before a race. Search expedited passport and you will find many companies offering from 1 day to
1 week service all thru Fed Ex. I think I choose the 4 or 5 day option and it was like $150 or so extra. Worked fine. |
You don't need to use a third party vendor. Just call passport office, get an appt, go in person to appt, pick up passport 48 hrs later.
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Mulegena
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Another couple of things...
If your husband is going to be driving your US-plated car he must have a valid USA state-issued driver's license with him.
If he's a legal US resident, be sure he has his residency papers or appropriate copies - whatever he needs to get back into the US safely and without
hassle.
Please have a good trip, chill and enjoy yourselves.
Be prepared, be legal and you'll have fun.
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Marc
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The rule is:
if you have it they will not ask for it.
If you don't have it they will ask for it.
Same with a fishing license .
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DENNIS
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| Quote: Originally posted by Marc | The rule is:
if you have it they will not ask for it.
If you don't have it they will ask for it.
Same with a fishing license . |
Kinda like car insurance.
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