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sancho
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Passport Expiration Date
Any issues with a Passport expiring in 4-5 months, re: getting
a 180 day fmm? Does Mex Imm require that the Passport is
valid for another 6 mo. as some countries require, before
issuing a Tourist Card?
Thanks for your time
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David K
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They will not (officially) give you an FMM for longer than the passport is valid. Let us know if they do!
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Paco Facullo
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If you haven't applied for your passport yet, make sure you get the passport card also.
It is quite handy.....
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Bob and Susan
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unless you cross the border ALOT I wouldn't get a passport card...too much money for nothing...and you cant use it to fly
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AKgringo
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The card is also good for crossing the Us Canadian border, and it is worth the $60 cost not to have to carry the book all the time.
I believe it will be accepted as ID for domestic flights (but not international) when my Alaska ID no longer qualifies next year.
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mtgoat666
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susan,
for those w/o sentri, the passport card is great as it gives them access to the ready lanes.
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Paco Facullo
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$60 ? Heck the last time I got my card it was an extra $10
I still think it's worth it as it is a great form of identification which allows me to NOT carry my passport around.
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Howard
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Typically, how much shorter is the Ready lane vs the regular lane?
By the way, around a month ago my renewal for my passport was in around 5-7 working days paying the regular renewal amount, not the expedited.
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J.P.
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Passport card
One of the few times I was asked to show 3 forms of Id. I pulled out my passport card and the asking person said that's all I need to see there's
nothing better than that card.
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bajaguy
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Last several times I have crossed N/B at Otay, the regular lanes were almost as quick as SENTRI, the Ready Lanes had a huge backup
Quote: Originally posted by Howard  | Typically, how much shorter is the Ready lane vs the regular lane?
By the way, around a month ago my renewal for my passport was in around 5-7 working days paying the regular renewal amount, not the expedited.
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AKgringo
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| Quote: Originally posted by Paco Facullo | $60 ? Heck the last time I got my card it was an extra $10
I still think it's worth it as it is a great form of identification which allows me to NOT carry my passport around. |
You're probably right. I think $60 is the stand alone price, without the book.
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LukeJobbins
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I just got a 180 day visa last week and my passport is under 6 months for expiration. I told them I will have a new one within 2 months and they said
no problem and gave me the visa. I think it was about 30 or 35 dollars now.
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Bob and Susan
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i just bought two 180 day visas...they are 533 pesos each
that's about $29.60 usa
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thebajarunner
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"No passport card needed???"
Very bad advice, very bad indeed.
The best part about having the card.... you always have it in your wallet on your person, always have proof of citizenship, always have ability to
cross the two land borders.
For the cost it is the best investment Uncle Sugar offers!!!
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David K
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Goat, I don't know why you don't know, but it is Bob who is on here... Susan is busy keeping the pool nice!
Bob, the card is like only $30 additional when you get a new book. I have both, but use the book for Mexico because it gets stamped... Can't stamp a
card! 
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DanO
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| Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy | Last several times I have crossed N/B at Otay, the regular lanes were almost as quick as SENTRI, the Ready Lanes had a huge backup
| Quote: Originally posted by Howard | Typically, how much shorter is the Ready lane vs the regular lane?
By the way, around a month ago my renewal for my passport was in around 5-7 working days paying the regular renewal amount, not the expedited.
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It definitely varies. I've gone through the Ready Lanes a couple of times in the last year when the wait was a little over half of the wait in the
regular lanes. This was when I was at San Ysidro with my SENTRI card but carrying a non-SENTRI passenger, and the pedestrian wait was really long.
Lucked out with the Ready Lanes.
\"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.\" -- Frank Zappa
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Bob and Susan
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yup///a card in your pocket ALL THE TIME
lets track the people ALL THE TIME
you don't carry your passport all the time so the govt has a hard time tracking you
they can if they try
but if you have the card in your pocket you are trackable all the time
just wait till they "chip" you like a dog
your new car is already trackable
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del mar
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| Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan | yup///a card in your pocket ALL THE TIME
lets track the people ALL THE TIME
you don't carry your passport all the time so the govt has a hard time tracking you
they can if they try
but if you have the card in your pocket you are trackable all the time
just wait till they "chip" you like a dog
your new car is already trackable
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 don't worry bob, passport cards come with a copper lined sleeve to hide your
identity.......they'll never find you!
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan | yup///a card in your pocket ALL THE TIME
lets track the people ALL THE TIME
you don't carry your passport all the time so the govt has a hard time tracking you
they can if they try
but if you have the card in your pocket you are trackable all the time
just wait till they "chip" you like a dog
your new car is already trackable
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Susan,
Perhaps we will come to like tracking, after we get accustomed to it 
For example, As senility sets in, you might appreciate that your nurse or local popo can track you down when you are forgetful and wander, eh? 
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will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: Originally posted by del mar | | Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan | yup///a card in your pocket ALL THE TIME
lets track the people ALL THE TIME
you don't carry your passport all the time so the govt has a hard time tracking you
they can if they try
but if you have the card in your pocket you are trackable all the time
just wait till they "chip" you like a dog
your new car is already trackable
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don't worry bob, passport cards come with a copper lined sleeve to hide your
identity.......they'll never find you! |
For the privacy nuts: Best place to keep your chipped cards is under your tin foil hat or inside your tin foil undies
Woke!
“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
Prefered gender pronoun: the royal we
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