I wish you would’ve mentioned what border you crossed??? Also exact prices of what they charged you would’ve been really helpful as well. I have dual citizenship so it’s weird I have to get a tourist visa but good to know!
One note on permanent residents living and driving exclusively in the zona libre: my understanding is that a TIP is not required and a permanent resident can drive a U.S. licensed car (as long as they also have a U.S. driver's license and Mexican car insurance.) Is that your understanding as well? My wife and I are moving to Loreto (Baja Sur) and plan to go the "South Dakota" route in terms of keeping a car in Loreto (just to clarify, all of the Baja peninsula is included in the zona libre.) It's funny, I've looked into this pretty extensively and can't seem to get a definitive answer. :) I do know that about a quarter of the license plates in Loreto are South Dakota plates; so, it appears that a lot of residents there are taking advantage of this approach.
TIP is not required for Zona Libre and all of Baja California, norte and sur. Quintana Roo, too, doesn't require one, but you need a TIP regardless to get there, so... it's a little funny.
Her experience is not different than what I'm going to add... The office to get the TIP is called the "Banjercito". It isn't always at the US/MEX border but one is always near. The TIP isn't necessary if you are staying with in the first 20 km of the border, anywhere on Baja, and Sonora. There is always an immigration office for getting your personal paper (the FFM) at any border crossing, but the car registration is done at a Banjercito. Some are at the us border, some are 24 hrs. The fee is more like $50 plus the deposit, usually $400. If you are the title holder, they want you to carry an original title. Trailers and boats and bikes too. They say, "you show an original passport at immigration, the original pink slip is the same, no?" You would show a photo-copy of your passport." If somebody holds title, there is a procedure that you need to research, and do first. Also here, they make sure you bought insurance to drive in Mexico. They don't sell insurance.
I love your video! I have temporary residency my question is will they allow the temporary permit for the duration of my temporary residency or is 6 months it?
Thank you for the feedback! You have to return to the border when the car permit expires to renew it for another 6 months. I used to do this for years at a time as a temporary resident. The permit is through customs (Banjercito). A temporary residency visa is through immigration (INM) and in my experience those two entities operate very independently- little to no communication. I hope this helps!
The form on Banjercito website is jacked up. They asked me for my mothers maiden name, and when they printed my application my name showed up as FIRST_NAME LAST_NAME MOTHERS_MAIDEN_NAME. When I submitted my passport copy with the application, it got declined because my name did not match. WTH. Why do they add mothers maiden name as part of your last name ?
Unfortunately you can’t return the permit online. My advise would be to look up the nearest Banjercito to turn it in. They have to verify the VIN as well as the physical presence of the car in the US which is why they don’t allow people to turn it in online. They’ll absorb your deposit too if it expires, so I recommend finding a Banjercito before then.
That’s a really good question. I’m honestly not sure, but I do know that they’ll either ask for title or registration. I tend to err on the side of caution, so personally I wouldn’t try to take it with temporary tags, but that’s just me.
@@brian3786 awesome! Thank you so much for coming back to provide that info! I’m not a customs expert or anything, so I really appreciate you providing information on this special circumstance! Im sure your comment will be useful for others. Thanks again!
Perhaps your husband should apply for TR Visa and switch vehicle registration name to him. The TIP would be valid for up to 4 years in his name then on his TR Visa. Ezee Peezzz
Thank you for your comment and for providing this information for other viewers. My husband is now a dual citizen of the US and Mexico, so our only option is to make sure we travel with supporting documentation. I didn’t know about the 4 year rule though, so that’s convenient! When I was on a “non-immigrant” visa years ago, before the TR visa was an option, my TIP expired every 6 months, so I had to cross frequently. Anyways, every case is unique. Thanks for pointing out this option!
Yes, we just did this this time. First you’ll need to apply for a tourist visa online, and once you have that you can apply for the car permit. You can do this up to one month before departure. I recommend traveling with the necessary documents mentioned in the video regardless though. Don’t forget to get Mexican car insurance too. I hope that helps! Here’s the tourist visa site: www.inm.gob.mx/fmme/publico/solicitud.html Car permit: www.banjercito.com.mx/registroVehiculos/
No, it’s open 24/7. (Edited to add that the ones I typically cross at are open 24/7. Check www.mexicobyvehicle.com/banjercito-offices.html and call to verify for the specific one you’re crossing at)
My wife has 1 paroled entry and we were fearful that we may not be granted a permit today this Sunday. Is it not through banjercito where the permit is issued?
@@robsinging1 which border will you be crossing at? Quite a few of the ones on the very border are open 24 hours, seven days a week , but you can check here. www.mexicobyvehicle.com/banjercito-offices.html
@@meraterapia most likely eagle pass into piedras negras coahuila. We ended up staying here in eagle pass to rest. Thank you for being so responsive btw.
Hi, I drove through Mexico to Costa Rica 11 years ago. I didn't close the permit as I exited Mexico's southern border. I am trying to get it cancelled but it is very difficult. Do you know how I can cancel this permit?
Honestly, by now you probably know more than I do about the process. I don’t really have any advice. Have you already spoken with Banjercito? Are you wanting to cancel it to take that vehicle back into Mexico again?
I believe Mexicali is considered part of the “zona libre,” along with other border cities. Be sure to get the permit if you plan on going anywhere south of the city, though.
Yes, along with my Mexican husband getting a Mexican tourist visa using his US passport. If the vehicle is in anyone’s name but your own, you’ll need additional documentation proving you have permission to drive it (ie. Lease agreement, marriage certificate, etc.) See www.banjercito.com.mx/registroVehiculos/ for more information.
Great information, thanks 👏
I wish you would’ve mentioned what border you crossed??? Also exact prices of what they charged you would’ve been really helpful as well. I have dual citizenship so it’s weird I have to get a tourist visa but good to know!
Wow, no tenía idea que pudiera ser tan complicado 😅
Do I need to take my car to border or any other options? I want to travel to Guadalajara but there is no border near me. How can I renew the TIP?
How fast can you get this? Where do I go?
What mexican insurance did you use?
what about driver license?
Thank you for information. Do I need to take my TITLE for my vehicle also, or just registration?
I did all of this with just the registration. Have a good trip!
One note on permanent residents living and driving exclusively in the zona libre: my understanding is that a TIP is not required and a permanent resident can drive a U.S. licensed car (as long as they also have a U.S. driver's license and Mexican car insurance.) Is that your understanding as well?
My wife and I are moving to Loreto (Baja Sur) and plan to go the "South Dakota" route in terms of keeping a car in Loreto (just to clarify, all of the Baja peninsula is included in the zona libre.) It's funny, I've looked into this pretty extensively and can't seem to get a definitive answer. :) I do know that about a quarter of the license plates in Loreto are South Dakota plates; so, it appears that a lot of residents there are taking advantage of this approach.
TIP is not required for Zona Libre and all of Baja California, norte and sur. Quintana Roo, too, doesn't require one, but you need a TIP regardless to get there, so... it's a little funny.
Her experience is not different than what I'm going to add... The office to get the TIP is called the "Banjercito". It isn't always at the US/MEX border but one is always near. The TIP isn't necessary if you are staying with in the first 20 km of the border, anywhere on Baja, and Sonora. There is always an immigration office for getting your personal paper (the FFM) at any border crossing, but the car registration is done at a Banjercito. Some are at the us border, some are 24 hrs. The fee is more like $50 plus the deposit, usually $400. If you are the title holder, they want you to carry an original title. Trailers and boats and bikes too. They say, "you show an original passport at immigration, the original pink slip is the same, no?" You would show a photo-copy of your passport." If somebody holds title, there is a procedure that you need to research, and do first. Also here, they make sure you bought insurance to drive in Mexico. They don't sell insurance.
can you take a leased car into mexico in the zona libre part?
Yes, you can. Just make sure you have your lease agreement with you, and be informed on just how far in the zona libre is.
Do i need to get a tourist visa if traveling for less than 10 days?
Yes, you do. That process isn’t too bad.
I love your video! I have temporary residency my question is will they allow the temporary permit for the duration of my temporary residency or is 6 months it?
Thank you for the feedback! You have to return to the border when the car permit expires to renew it for another 6 months. I used to do this for years at a time as a temporary resident. The permit is through customs (Banjercito). A temporary residency visa is through immigration (INM) and in my experience those two entities operate very independently- little to no communication. I hope this helps!
@@meraterapia you’re awesome! Thank you so much!
From what I've read it's valid for the same time as your temporary residency. How did it go for you?
The form on Banjercito website is jacked up. They asked me for my mothers maiden name, and when they printed my application my name showed up as FIRST_NAME LAST_NAME MOTHERS_MAIDEN_NAME. When I submitted my passport copy with the application, it got declined because my name did not match. WTH. Why do they add mothers maiden name as part of your last name ?
Can you return the permit online? My husband drove back to the US without returning the permit
Unfortunately you can’t return the permit online. My advise would be to look up the nearest Banjercito to turn it in. They have to verify the VIN as well as the physical presence of the car in the US which is why they don’t allow people to turn it in online. They’ll absorb your deposit too if it expires, so I recommend finding a Banjercito before then.
I believe the door hinge has manufacturers information. I not sure if you can get a TIP if your car is manufactured in Germany or Russia?
origin of manufacture is meaningless on TIP. Import yes.
Can I take a new car with temporary tags from the dealership?
That’s a really good question. I’m honestly not sure, but I do know that they’ll either ask for title or registration. I tend to err on the side of caution, so personally I wouldn’t try to take it with temporary tags, but that’s just me.
@@meraterapia i actually did it and they did give me a permit while i was in mexico. they did ask for the title and registration of course
@@brian3786 awesome! Thank you so much for coming back to provide that info! I’m not a customs expert or anything, so I really appreciate you providing information on this special circumstance! Im sure your comment will be useful for others. Thanks again!
Perhaps your husband should apply for TR Visa and switch vehicle registration name to him. The TIP would be valid for up to 4 years in his name then on his TR Visa. Ezee Peezzz
Thank you for your comment and for providing this information for other viewers. My husband is now a dual citizen of the US and Mexico, so our only option is to make sure we travel with supporting documentation. I didn’t know about the 4 year rule though, so that’s convenient! When I was on a “non-immigrant” visa years ago, before the TR visa was an option, my TIP expired every 6 months, so I had to cross frequently. Anyways, every case is unique. Thanks for pointing out this option!
Thanks for the the tip. I have a temporary residency visa and my husband has permanent. We are adding my name to the vehicle registration.
can you get this permit online ?
Yes, we just did this this time. First you’ll need to apply for a tourist visa online, and once you have that you can apply for the car permit. You can do this up to one month before departure. I recommend traveling with the necessary documents mentioned in the video regardless though. Don’t forget to get Mexican car insurance too. I hope that helps!
Here’s the tourist visa site: www.inm.gob.mx/fmme/publico/solicitud.html
Car permit: www.banjercito.com.mx/registroVehiculos/
Can I cross the border with a lease car?
Be sure to take your lease agreement with you in addition to the other documents mentioned. Have a safe trip!
Is that building for a permit only open on weekdays?
No, it’s open 24/7. (Edited to add that the ones I typically cross at are open 24/7. Check www.mexicobyvehicle.com/banjercito-offices.html and call to verify for the specific one you’re crossing at)
My wife has 1 paroled entry and we were fearful that we may not be granted a permit today this Sunday. Is it not through banjercito where the permit is issued?
@@robsinging1 which border will you be crossing at? Quite a few of the ones on the very border are open 24 hours, seven days a week , but you can check here. www.mexicobyvehicle.com/banjercito-offices.html
@@meraterapia most likely eagle pass into piedras negras coahuila. We ended up staying here in eagle pass to rest. Thank you for being so responsive btw.
We are having to travel to durango mexico.
Hi, I drove through Mexico to Costa Rica 11 years ago. I didn't close the permit as I exited Mexico's southern border. I am trying to get it cancelled but it is very difficult. Do you know how I can cancel this permit?
Honestly, by now you probably know more than I do about the process. I don’t really have any advice. Have you already spoken with Banjercito? Are you wanting to cancel it to take that vehicle back into Mexico again?
i drive to mexicali all the time without amy permit
I believe Mexicali is considered part of the “zona libre,” along with other border cities. Be sure to get the permit if you plan on going anywhere south of the city, though.
What exactly is this zona libre
So with your marriage certificate were you able to then drive?
Yes, along with my Mexican husband getting a Mexican tourist visa using his US passport. If the vehicle is in anyone’s name but your own, you’ll need additional documentation proving you have permission to drive it (ie. Lease agreement, marriage certificate, etc.) See www.banjercito.com.mx/registroVehiculos/ for more information.
Your info is totally wrong