Sandrita Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 I am going to be driving to the states, turning in my TIP to sell my car and then flying back to Guad. Will I need to get the FMM form for entry back in Mexico? Muchas gracias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercasa Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 It is best to get it, while you might not need it, proof of your entries and exits could be an issue in the future and in the past has caused problems in your situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandrita Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 It is best to get it, while you might not need it, proof of your entries and exits could be an issue in the future and in the past has caused problems in your situation It is best to get it, while you might not need it, proof of your entries and exits could be an issue in the future and in the past has caused problems in your situation It is best to get it, while you might not need it, proof of your entries and exits could be an issue in the future and in the past has caused problems in your situation Can I only get the form at the INM booth at the airport? Muchas gracias, Spencer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 You will need to find and stop at INM before you cross the border northbound. It may be in the southbound side and a bit inconvenient at some crossings, but that is where you get the FMM and get stamped out of Mexico. At some crossings, you may have to ask them to remove a barrier so you can cross to the southbound lane, then do a retorno when your business is done. Do not forget to also go to Banjercito to have your car sticker removed and receipted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floradude Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Yes, you will need it. I did the same thing you are doing a little over one year ago. I always have extra forms in my house which saves a lot of worry/hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandrita Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 So, again, my question is: can I just go to the airport in Guad and pick up a blank form? Gracias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomas Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Yes...They are available at the Guad airport.. OR .. you can get one on your flight back to Guad..In fact I always get 2-3 blank ones on my flights down there...Just in case I lose mine I can fill out the new one with all my original flight info but without the immingration stamp..then you can scribble some stuff where the stamp goes, then wash and rub it until it looks like it went thru the wash..All the correct info in in the immigration computer and they accept your error in accidently washing it. They never see it again anyway as it is stapled to your airline boarding pass by the counter agent when you check-in for your flight back North.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandrita Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Yes...They are available at the Guad airport.. OR .. you can get one on your flight back to Guad..In fact I always get 2-3 blank ones on my flights down there...Just in case I lose mine I can fill out the new one with all my original flight info but without the immingration stamp..then you can scribble some stuff where the stamp goes, then wash and rub it until it looks like it went thru the wash..All the correct info in in the immigration computer and they accept your error in accidently washing it. They never see it again anyway as it is stapled to your airline boarding pass by the counter agent when you check-in for your flight back North.. I am driving north and flying south back to Guad...does this change any info you have provided? Muchas gracias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercasa Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 There are usually 4 places where you can get an immigration document at the border / border area: 1) Airport 2) Vehicle checkpoints (usually 20km from the border) 3) Right at the border crossing 4) End of free trade zone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiko Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I am going to be driving to the states, turning in my TIP to sell my car and then flying back to Guad. Will I need to get the FMM form for entry back in Mexico? Muchas gracias The answer may vary depending upon your current visa status, For example, it is my understanding that if you are in the process to convert to Permanente, then your application will be canceled if you obtain a FMM during this time, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 You don't actually come in as a tourist ... you use the FMM as a record of your movement in/out of Mexico. If you flew out you would use an FMM and return part of it on your return. Just record keeping which you are supposed to do with any visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiko Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Read this thread: http://www.chapala.com/webboard/index.php?showtopic=43169 Para #2: "One important item is that if they find that you left or entered as a tourist while your papers are in process then they will cancel your papers in process so for those who do not want to spend the time or money for a travel letter, beware of being penny wise and pound foolish." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandrita Posted April 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I am on an FM3 and will not be turning in my visa for change to Permanente until July...well after I fly back the end of June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianInMexico Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 If you are driving to US via Laredo, the easiest place to pick up, fill in, and get your FMM stamped on the way out of Mexico is at the Columbia Bridge crossing. They have a booth set up before the bridge where you hand in your car permit and then you can turn into the side road that goes directly to the large Immigration building. Everything that you need will be at that building. Main crossing at Laredo is very difficult as Immigration office is on the wrong side of the road so you end up having to do 2 u-turns on the bridge in trafffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandrita Posted April 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Can't I just pick up an FMM form at the Guad airport and then hand it in when I cross at Nogales??? Gracias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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