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October 17, 2017
Catching the Ferry at Pichilingue
The problem with driving into Baja is that they just wave you through. Baja isn't really considered part of Mexico, for whatever reason, so they really do not care that you're there, at all. They just wave you through with the barrel of a machinegun. This is not a problem until you get down to try to ride the ferry from Pichilingue to Mazatlan. Then, they won't let you on the ship. So, I'm trying to figure out how to avoid this problem this time.
"The very best place to get an FMM is right after you pass through the customs lanes in Tijuana. The immigration office is on the right, just past the divided lanes."
FMM Tourist Permit:
You will need to obtain a tourist permit (FMM) if you are planning on driving south of Ensenada or San Felipe on the eastern coast. You also need to get a permit if you plan to stay near the border for more than 7 days. For the best information about the FMM, call the Mexican Consulate (Visa Section) in San Diego at (619) 308-9953. The Consulate can also advise you as to what you need if you intend to travel with a pet. No special auto permit or bond is necessary as long as you intend to stay on the Baja peninsula.
The very best place to get an FMM is right after you pass through the customs lanes in Tijuana. The immigration office is on the right, just past the divided lanes. If you are staying seven days or less, the visa is free, if you are staying more than 7 days the cost is $20.00 U.S. You can request a multiple entry visa that will be good for 180 days. If you wait until Ensenada or Guerrero Negro to get your permit, you will probably be subject to a fine (it's not the good old days any longer) of up to $75.00 U.S. Airlines and cruise ships will provide the FMM for you.FMM Tourist Permit:
You will need to obtain a tourist permit (FMM) if you are planning on driving south of Ensenada or San Felipe on the eastern coast. You also need to get a permit if you plan to stay near the border for more than 7 days. For the best information about the FMM, call the Mexican Consulate (Visa Section) in San Diego at (619) 308-9953. The Consulate can also advise you as to what you need if you intend to travel with a pet. No special auto permit or bond is necessary as long as you intend to stay on the Baja peninsula.
The very best place to get an FMM is right after you pass through the customs lanes in Tijuana. The immigration office is on the right, just past the divided lanes. If you are staying seven days or less, the visa is free, if you are staying more than 7 days the cost is $20.00 U.S. You can request a multiple entry visa that will be good for 180 days. If you wait until Ensenada or Guerrero Negro to get your permit, you will probably be subject to a fine (it's not the good old days any longer) of up to $75.00 U.S. Airlines and cruise ships will provide the FMM for you.
Posted by Rob Kiser on October 17, 2017 at 10:56 PM
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