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November 3, 2017
Applying for tourist permit (FMM) and Banjercito Vehicle Permit
https://www.bajabound.com/before/permits/vehicle.php
1) First, you have to get the FMM = Forma Migratoria Múltiple (Mexico Visitor's Permit)
If you are a foreign citizen, before starting the vehicle permit application process, you must go to INM's (Instituto Nacional de Migración) website to apply for an immigration pre-authorization for your FMM, aka tourist card. The vehicle permit will be issued for the same period as that stated on your immigration pre-authorization. Furthermore, once you've entered Mexico you must approach an immigration officer in order to exchange your pre-authorization form for the proper immigration document.
https://www.inm.gob.mx/sae/publico/pre-autorizacion.html
At this site, they want to know the following:
Have you ever visited Mexico? * : Yes
Religion * : Protestant
Main activity in your country of residence * : To Work
Have you been expelled from Mexico? * : Do Not
Do you have a criminal record? * : Do Not
Pre electronic authorization number: 2022721
2022721.pdf
So, I've decided to carry a 1 GB memory card with all of my documents on it (insurnance, registration, passport, driver's license, etc.). I will start with this file: 2022721.pdf.
s:\_documents\Mexico_FMM\2022721.pdf
So, I did this part, but really, the only purpose of doing the electronic pre-authorization on the FMM is so that you can continue to the next step which is to apply for the Banjercito Vehicle Permit online. But now I'm concerned because it says that they will mail the Banjercito Vehicle Permit to me, but I won't be here to get it. So....
I'm calling the Mexican Consulate in Denver (303)331-1110, but they won't answer the phone so.
Press 8 for English.
Press 0 for Operator.
343 - non mexicans
330 - Locations and driving directions to our offices
335 - Visa requirements for non-mexicans
336 - Requirements to apply for a tourist visa
337 - Requirements apply for an FM3 or a non-immigrant retiree visa
338 - Power of Attorney
339 - Helpful items list
340 - Doing business in mexico
341 - tourism information
341 - Repeat
In 2016 Mexico has introduced the electronic version of the form (Forma Migratoria Múltiple Electrónica, or FMME) which can be obtained online at a price of 390 Mexican pesos.
2) After you get the FMM, then you have to get the Banjercito Vehicle Permit - If you get this, then you'll be able to drive anywhere in Mexico for 6 months.
ALTERNATIVE PROCESS: You may also opt to pay this fee and obtain the certificate in advance at certain authorized Consulates of Mexico for US$36.00, currently listed as the following--COLORADO: Denver;
Hours of Operation for the Banco del Ejercito banking module at the following border points:
California Border Points
Mexicali......All week, 24 hrs.
Otay Mesa......10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Tecate......All week, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tijuana......Mon-Fri, 8:00am to 10:00 pm, Sat, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Sun, 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm
https://www.bajabound.com/before/permits/vehicle.php
Mexican Consulate Denver, CO
Address: 5350 Leetsdale Dr #100, Glendale, CO 80246
Phone: (303) 331-1110
I'll plan on driving into Mexico on Tuesday Nov 14th.
Posted by Rob Kiser on November 3, 2017 at 9:14 AM
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