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October 20, 2017
Crossing the Border into Mexico
This guy explains pretty well how to cross the border into Mexico. Fills in a lot of the gaps in my understanding of what crossing into Mexico is supposed to be like.
http://www.liferemotely.com/trip-shenanigans/mexico/124-usa-to-mexico-border-crossing
Of course, his post was written 7 years ago, so I'm not clear how current it is.
This guy says you can't get a Vehicle Permit at the San Ysidro crossing.
VEHICLE PERMITS AND FINANCED VEHICLES
No vehicle permit is required if you are only driving in the Baja peninsula or to Puerto Peñasco. If you will be driving outside of Baja or Puerto Peñasco, you will need a vehicle temporary import permit (TIP).
Vehicle permits are US$52 and are valid for six months. The permits are good for multiple entry so may take your car in and out of Mexico as many times as you want during the six month period. You must also pay a deposit which will be refunded after the six month period when you have returned your permit.
Deposit prices for vehicles:
$200 if vehicle is 2000 and older
$300 if vehicle is 2001-2006
$400 if vehicle is 2007 and newerTo obtain a vehicle permit, the owner of the vehicle must be present and you will need to have copies of the following information:
Current registration or vehicle title
Passport
Drivers License
FMM/Tourist Card (can be purchased through Discover Baja HERE)
Lease contract and lienholder letter (if necessary)
Cash or Visa/MC for the permit and deposit
So, I'm thinking that I need to make sure I have my registration and title for the motorcycle. Let's see what I have:
I have current registration and insurance for the AT which both have the correct VIN number on them. So, I've got that going for me.
I'm still waiting on the title in the mail though. That would be nice to have before i take off.
So, arguably, I'm waiting on my passport and the title to my motorcycle to arrive in the mail. I think I'll go check my mail.
San Ysidro Now Processing TIPs
You are now able to obtain vehicle, boat, and motorhome Temporary Importation Permits (TIPs) at the San Ysidro El Chaparral border crossing. The Banjercito office, located in the blue customs and immigration building, can process TIPs from 7am-11pm. For directions to the customs and immigration office at San Ysidro El Chaparral, download our PDF.
Apparently, a Mexican Tourist Card is called an FMM. It looks like you can get an FMM online and print it out at home before you leave.
This website explains how to get a Temporary Vehicle Import Permit.
Like, it seems like you have to go to the Banjercito to get your Temporary Vehicle Import Permit. Also, you can apply online, apparently. Obviously, this is the best way to go, if it works.
https://www.banjercito.com.mx/registroVehiculos/
Posted by Rob Kiser on October 20, 2017 at 1:22 PM
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