Big change for Baja

[sparksmex]

http://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/foreign-tourists-will-pay-tax-to-stay-in-baja/

$350 to enter

[rocmoc]

Yup, just read over on bajanomaddotcom a FMM is required everywhere for any time limit. A change in regs occurred this last year.

rocmoc n AZ

[Almot]

Some myths and dated info here.

Baja is not a "free zone" other than TIP-free (only for autos), and this has nothing to do with FMM.

FMM in Baja is required for most tourists, and as of this month it is MXN 500 ($US 25), not MXN 350. They regularly raise FMM cost in pesos as peso is sliding lower. This $22-25 FMM has been in place for at least 12 years, has nothing to do with the Wall.

Exceptions when FMM is not required or is free:

FMM is not required when you are staying within 50km zone (zone boundaries vary, but usually within 50km) AND if you stay doesn't exceed 72 hours.

FMM is required (though often not enforced) if you stay up to 7 days, and in this case it is issued free of charge.

Certain crossings are now issuing free FMM to all tourists who want to stay under 7 days, including those who stay under 72 hours. I don't know if there have been actual changes to the law that have caused this, but this is what border agents are doing now. And, btw, make sure you return free FMM when going back North, or you'll be fined next time you enter Mexico. Paid FMM they don't seem to track since they already got what they wanted - $25.

[cgmartine]

Still true. DutchmenSport is right.

[fulltimedaniel]

mexicoruss wrote:

DutchmenSport wrote:
If there's money to be had, someone will find a way to get it!

It's been free for decades over decades to visit baja Mexico. When you travel to foreign lands you need to pay an entrance (travel visa) fee. Your comment was just not necessary.

Almost every country charges fees for their Visas. (ie entry) Since no visa is necessary for Baja this is entirely appropriate.

And it shows how questionable some reading skills have become and the the almost total lack of critical thinking among so many...(I am not necessarily speaking of the quoted posters here.) 🙂

[John___Angela]

Carl n Susan wrote:
I guess it will help the pay for the "Wall". :-0

Nope. Sounds like the 20 percent on imported goods (Tarriff) will cover that...eg Americans will be paying for it.

[tony_lee]

as of a few mo's ago, ALL tourists
entering Mex are required to get an fmm. No free border zone,
3 day whatever. 7 day fmm is free, or pay for 180 day fmm.

???? This is typical of other advice.

This seems to indicate that even staying in los Algodones for medical treatment is not exempt, and an FMM is required for even 1 day.

[rocmoc]

tony lee wrote:
Some web sites beg to differ - for trips exceeding 7 days

http://www.discoverbaja.com/go/fmm-tourist-permits/

Mexican tourist permits, or FMMs (Forma Migratoria Multiple), are required for all non-Mexican citizens entering Baja. As of September 2015, the “free zone” for FMMs (trips within the 20 kilometer border zone for less than 72 hours) is no longer valid and everyone entering Mexico will need to obtain an FMM. A passport or passport card is required to obtain an FMM.

FMM tourist permit visa baja mexicoIf you are driving to Baja and will be there for seven days or less, you may obtain this document for free at the Immigration office at the border. For visits of eight days or more, paid FMM tourist permits (from Discover Baja or the border) are required. Children ages two and older must have an FMM.



or has that changed again?

TVIP is not required though

YES, FFM req'd for Baja Sur. Not for Baja Norte.

rocmoc n AZ

[tony_lee]

Some web sites beg to differ - for trips exceeding 7 days

http://www.discoverbaja.com/go/fmm-tourist-permits/

Mexican tourist permits, or FMMs (Forma Migratoria Multiple), are required for all non-Mexican citizens entering Baja. As of September 2015, the “free zone” for FMMs (trips within the 20 kilometer border zone for less than 72 hours) is no longer valid and everyone entering Mexico will need to obtain an FMM. A passport or passport card is required to obtain an FMM.

FMM tourist permit visa baja mexicoIf you are driving to Baja and will be there for seven days or less, you may obtain this document for free at the Immigration office at the border. For visits of eight days or more, paid FMM tourist permits (from Discover Baja or the border) are required. Children ages two and older must have an FMM.



or has that changed again?

TVIP is not required though

[rocmoc]

Baja is part of the Free Zone. No FFM req'd.

Keep in mind how much $20 is when you total the expenses of the trip. Enjoy, $20 should not make a difference in the trip but does make a big difference to the people of Baja.

rocmoc n AZ

[tony_lee]

Why is it free now to visit Baja. What about the FMM that is mandatory if you are going to leave the border zone or stay more than a few days in the border zone.

As for having to pay fees to visit other countries - true for some countries but still free for a heap of others as is the TVIP too.

[mexicoruss]

DutchmenSport wrote:
If there's money to be had, someone will find a way to get it!

It's been free for decades over decades to visit baja Mexico. When you travel to foreign lands you need to pay an entrance (travel visa) fee. Your comment was just not necessary.

[DutchmenSport]

If there's money to be had, someone will find a way to get it!

[Talleyho69]

It's about the same fee paid for an FMM "visa" for the mainland.

The US charges incredibly high amounts for a visit to visit. Embarrassing.

[Carl_n_Susan]

I guess it will help the pay for the "Wall". :-0