motoged
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Tecate aduana hours
I have only crossed into Baja via Tecate in the morning hours. Their web info indicates it is open 24 hours....if so, is it true I can pay for visa
inside if the bank is closed?
Thanks in advance....
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J.P.
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TECATE
we cross around twice a month Tecate closes around 10:30 pm. and opens around 6:30am
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Maderita
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The Tecate border hours are 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM, 7 days.
https://www.cbp.gov/contact/ports/tecate-class-california-25...
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chuckie
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uh-0h youse guys is gonna get scolded! didn't answer his question about the banks....
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David K
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Banks...
Ged, in my trip report from last month (Trip #8) I told how I asked the bank guy (in a booth, at the border, near the entrance to the building where
INM has a desk, where you get the FMM forms).
I asked him what hours he was open, and he answered if he was closed then the INM officer inside could take the money.
Tecate border is NOT open 24/7... as stated above it closes at 11 pm and opens at 5 am. I sure wouldn't chance it close to those times, but INM is
supposed to be open the same as the border gate.
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motoged
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David, I was thinking of your post when I asked my question....and was surprised that one Google bit of info had the Mexican office open 24 hrs ....
Morning crossings always work best for me anyways 
Quote: Originally posted by David K  | Banks...
Ged, in my trip report from last month (Trip #8) I told how I asked the bank guy (in a booth, at the border, near the entrance to the building where
INM has a desk, where you get the FMM forms).
I asked him what hours he was open, and he answered if he was closed then the INM officer inside could take the money.
Tecate border is NOT open 24/7... as stated above it closes at 11 pm and opens at 5 am. I sure wouldn't chance it close to those times, but INM is
supposed to be open the same as the border gate. |
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J.P.
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bank
Sorry, but don't need Bank we are Permanent Residents.
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carlosg
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | ...I asked the bank guy (in a booth, at the border, near the entrance to the building where INM has a desk, where you get the FMM forms).
I asked him what hours he was open, and he answered if he was closed then the INM officer inside could take the money.
Tecate border is NOT open 24/7... as stated above it closes at 11 pm and opens at 5 am. I sure
wouldn't chance it close to those times, but INM is supposed to be open the same as the border gate. |
I was there last Tuesday to get our FMMs for our next trip: I paid at the booth with a Bancomer debit card (ATM) and asked if I could use an American
Bank card: YES you can. Inside at the INM office you probably need cash.. beware of rate exchange: try yo have pesos with you to pay for FMM.
And as always, the officer at the INM office tried to peddle his sauce, machaca, pastries...etc, etc... I just told him all I had was my ATM.
The border OPENS 5:00am sharp: I have crossed at that time and it closes 11pm sharp.
[Edited on 9-8-2018 by carlosg]
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David K
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I didn't get any sauce sales pitch... darn! I didn't even see any on display. I was there about 8:30 am on a weekday.
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BajaBlanca
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No one headed north thru this border today?
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monoloco
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I don't know about INM, but Aduana takes US credit cards right in the office.
"The future ain't what it used to be"
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