New Law Regarding Entering Mexico By Boat; Must Register Before Entering The Country

The following comes from Brad Oliver from Half Moon Marina

This morning, I attended a meeting with Mexican Immigration regarding form FMT (Forma Migratoria deTurista) for non-Mexican residents entering into Mexico.

 

In a nutshell, if you travel by vessel into Mexico (anywhere, doesn’t matter if you make land or  not) will be required to register online at least 48 hours before your trip, register all those aboard and pay $295 pesos per person.  You will receive a visa valid for up to 180 days, but for only one entry into and one departure from Mexico.  The website is:

 

https://www.inm.gob.mx

 

The site still has a few bugs, but is required for all tourism based visitors.

 

So, as an example, for those of you who are going to go for a day sail around the Coronado Islands and come directly back to San Diego, you will need go online and get authorization and pay the fees. Bummer…  These fees are in addition to any other visa fees or fishing permit fees.

 

They did say they are working on a new border card that would allow you to pay a one time fee and have multiple access during the time the card is valid, but due to red tape in Mexico, it is not ready yet.  No word on when it might be ready.  On a side note, if you travel by land, you are required to register at the border and pay your fee (only if you stay for more than 7 days).  This 7 day grace period doesn’t apply to vessels though (they said visitors by land are not always tourists and they “assume” if you are coming in by vessel, you are a tourist).  It has to do with their laws based on territorial zones vs. economic zones.

 

The Sport Fishing Association of California is working with the authorities in Mexico to expedite this any future changes and make it easier and cheaper to do what many of us love…visit Mexico.

 

As I get more information, I’ll pass it along.  Stay tuned…or let me know if you have any specific questions.  I’ll try and answer them or direct you to someone who can.

 

Channel 10 was at the meeting, you might watch their news tonight or check their website.  Other media was there as well, so this info will slowly start to reach everyone.

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