How long to get vehicle deposit back?
I crossed the border on 27 March at Columbia. I still have not seen my deposit back on my Credit Card statement!!
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The only instance I have heard of where a deposit was not credited is when there was a problem surrendering the TIP, and the tourist was not issued a receipt for surrender of TIP (proof of exiting Mexico). Not getting a refund of deposit moneys is a red flag.
BUT BUT BUT
There are lots and lots and lots and lots of cases in which the computer would not allow an entrant. No permit. The only thing that saved the day was a readable valid exit permit for the year in question. Do they still print the exit receipt on thermal paper, the same******as dispensed at an ATM or grocery store? If yes, the receipt WILL FADE TO NOTHING over time, even in a glove compartment. Make laser copies of the document both sides. Keep the original because on the reverse is that stupid pale green emblem of Banjercito. When such a glitch occurs, Banjercito will deny entry. They will direct the motorist to ADUANA, another office. The Aduanero will review the documents, then telephone Banjercito or walk with you to the window and your new permit will have his authorization number on it. Many people need to do this every single re-entry from years past. DO NOT LOSE ANY LASER COPIES RECEIPTS.
Also ADUANA raised the limit of value of imported goods to 500 Dollars in many cases. This is EACH person, and does not mean or include the allowance of baggage and personal items. This is a substantial increase. Many items remain PROHIBITED.
BUT BUT BUT
There are lots and lots and lots and lots of cases in which the computer would not allow an entrant. No permit. The only thing that saved the day was a readable valid exit permit for the year in question. Do they still print the exit receipt on thermal paper, the same******as dispensed at an ATM or grocery store? If yes, the receipt WILL FADE TO NOTHING over time, even in a glove compartment. Make laser copies of the document both sides. Keep the original because on the reverse is that stupid pale green emblem of Banjercito. When such a glitch occurs, Banjercito will deny entry. They will direct the motorist to ADUANA, another office. The Aduanero will review the documents, then telephone Banjercito or walk with you to the window and your new permit will have his authorization number on it. Many people need to do this every single re-entry from years past. DO NOT LOSE ANY LASER COPIES RECEIPTS.
Also ADUANA raised the limit of value of imported goods to 500 Dollars in many cases. This is EACH person, and does not mean or include the allowance of baggage and personal items. This is a substantial increase. Many items remain PROHIBITED.
