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Permisos de vehículos para México

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ICI Mexico permit map

¿Necesito un vehículo permiso para México?

Si usted está conduciendo en la frontera con México, como Tijuana, Mexicali, Cuidad Juárez, Piedras Negras, Nuevo Laredo o Matamoros, entonces no necesita permiso para su vehículo. Esto se considera una zona libre o Frontera. Generalmente, la zona se extiende aproximadamente de 20-26 kilómetros (aproximadamente 12-16 millas) hasta llegar a una ubicación de la Aduana/Banjercito (puerto o cabina)

¿Qué hay sobre los permisos para Sonora, Puerto Peñasco o Baja?

Usted no necesita un permiso de vehículo si viaja específicamente en Baja, o en algunas zonas de Sonora, como Puerto Peñasco. Por favor ver el mapa de arriba y comprobar en banjercito (enlace más abajo) para asegurarse de que toda la información está actualizada.

¿Puedo obtener mi permiso de vehículo antes de salir de casa?

Sí. Usted puede solicitar en línea a través de Banjercito. Sin embargo, todavía necesitará parar en uno de los lugares contemplados (seguir leyendo para conocer más sobre esto). Lo que usted esta haciendo, es limitar la cantidad de tiempo de espera en línea, puesto que ya se han presentado la mayor parte de su información antes de ingresar a México vía Banjercito. Debe esperar 10 días hábiles para procesar esta solicitud antes de la emisión del permiso.

¿Cuántos días antes puedo solicitar este permiso?

Esto se conoce técnicamente como un permiso de importación temporal, recuerde que es un permiso temporal. Proporciona un tiempo adecuado para entrar al país con su vehículo registrado Estados Unidos o Canadá, previo a devolver el vehículo a su lugar de registro (Estados Unidos o Canadá) en general, puede solicitar desde 180 hasta 386 días, dependiendo del tipo de Visa. También puede solicitar un menor número de días, si lo desea. Algunos solicitan 180 días con la intención de salir, para luego regresar otra vez, antes de la fecha de vencimiento de su permiso, evitando de esta manera este proceso otra vez. (Importante: Vea los procedimientos de cancelación abajo)

Puertos de entrada a México de Texas

Tamaulipas

  • Nuevo Laredo (Patio Fiscal) 8:00-16:00 lunes a sábado cerrado el domingo
  • Nuevo Laredo (Puente Internacional I y II) 24 horas, 7 días de la semana
  • Reynosa 24 hrs, 7 días de la semana
  • Nuevo Amanecer 8:00 – 12 h, 7 días de la semana
  • Ciudad Camargo 8:00-18:00 – 7 días de la semana
  • San Jerónimo 24 hrs, 7 días de la semana
  • Matamoros Pta. Dos 6:00-22:00 lunes a domingo
  • Puente Nuevo 24 horas – 7 días de la semana
  • Puente Ignacio Zaragoza 8:00-21:00 – lunes a viernes 9:00-19:00-sábado y el domingo
  • Puente Telecaster 9:00-18:00 lunes a viernes sábado de 9:00-16:00 el domingo cerrado 

Chihuahua

  • CD. Juárez (km. 30) 24 hrs-7 días a la semana
  • Palomas 8:00 – 12 h, 7 días a la semana
  • Pte . Ojinaga int. 24 horas, 7 días a la semana
  • Piedras Negras (km. 54.3) 24 hrs-7 días a la semana
  • Acuña 24 hrs, 7 días a la semana
  • San Jerónimo 6:00-22:00 – 7 días a la semana  

Puertos de entrada a México de Arizona

Sonora

  • San Luis Río Colorado 8:00 – 12 h, 7 días a la semana
  • San Emeterio (Sonoyta) 8:00 – 12 h, 7 días a la semana
  • Nogales (Km 21) 24 hrs-7 días a la semana
  • Naco-Anexo jueves de 16:00-22:00 y 10:00-22:00 viernes a domingo
  • Agua Prieta 24 hrs, 7 días a la semana
  • Cananea 8:00-18:00 lunes a viernes y 8:00-16:00 el sábado y el domingo

Puertos de entrada a México de California

Baja California Sur

  • La Paz (Pichilingue) 7:00-15:00 lunes, miércoles, el viernes
    7:00-18:00 el martes y el jueves
    7:00-15:00; 18:30-22:30 el sábado
    8:30-4:30 el domingo

Baja California Norte (puntos de la frontera con California)

    • Tijuana 7:00-23:00 – 7 días a la semana
    • Otay Mesa 8:00-21:00 – 7 días a la semana
    • Tecate 8:00-20:00 lunes a viernes y 8:00-16:00 el sábado y el domingo

  • Mexicali 6:00-22:00 – 7 días a la semana
  • Mexicali – anexo 8:00-16:00 lunes-el viernes, sábado de 10:00-14:00, cerrado el domingo.

Costo de su permiso de vehículo

Aproximadamente 56 dólares por vehículo. Para el costo y el tipo de cambio actual (Pesos a USD$), vaya a Banjercito (darle unos momentos para cargar), ya dentro del sitio, usted puede elegir su idioma de preferencia, Español o Inglés (Inglés) en la esquina superior derecha de esta página.

Si eres un Ciudadano mexicano viviendo legalmente en los Estados Unidos o Canadá y luego debe proporcionar uno de los siguientes documentos:

  • Residente permanente tarjeta (extranjero residente).

  • Certificado de naturalización.

  • Pasaporte (no mexicano).

  • Tarjeta de pasaporte.

Si usted es un extranjero a México, entonces usted tendrá que proporcionar un pasaporte o tarjeta de pasaporte y el documento oficial expedido por el Instituto Nacional de Migración (Instituto Nacional de inmigración).

Depósito de una garantía para su permiso de vehículo

Las siguientes cantidades se aplican como un depósito o “Garantía” para el gobierno de México para la importación temporal de su vehículo a México y se basa en el año de su vehículo. Se puede utilizar una tarjeta de débito o crédito, emitidos a su nombre. Este depósito se devolverá a su cuenta después de que el permiso del vehículo se cancele y debe darse previo a la fecha de vencimiento de su permiso. Algo importante para recordar si utiliza una tarjeta de débito.

Año modelo del vehículo
2007 y más adelante $ 400 USD
2001 hasta 2006 $ 300 USD
2000 y anteriores $ 200 USD

Cancelación de su permiso

ESTO ES IMPORTANTE. Usted debe cancelar su permiso antes de la fecha de caducidad de su período. No hacerlo implicará un largo proceso para cancelar el permiso ya EXPIRADO. Tome nuestra palabra y no lo tome a la ligera. Usted perderá su depósito (garantía) y la posibilidad de que no se le permita regresar a México hasta haber arreglado la situación (extraído de su sistema)

¿Por qué México nos hace hacer esto?

Esto se conoce técnicamente como un permiso de importación temporal. La razón de por qué México requiere esto es simple, el costo de un coche nuevo o usado en México es caro. Realmente es más caro que los Estados Unidos o Canadá. Los ciudadanos mexicanos tienen que pagar IVA (impuesto) por una compra de vehículos y muchos no pueden pagarlo. En consecuencia, muchos mexicanos simplemente no pagan el impuesto de un vehículo importado, además sirve para tratar de eliminar la entrada de vehiculos no permitidos a territorio nacional. ¡México pierde entonces sobre el impuesto de importación que asciende a millones de personas! Si usted no puede devolver o cancelar su permiso antes de su fecha de vencimiento, automáticamente perderá el depósito que pagó basado en el valor de su vehículo mencionado.

Y recuerde, para todas sus necesidades acerca de seguros, como, póliza de turista para auto, Motocicletas, Botes y Seguro Medico Internacional, favor de llamar al 1-800-434-3966 O mandenos un correo electrónico a ici@mxici.com o bien visitenos en mxici.com para tramitarle su póliza de una forma rápida. Agradecemos su preferencia, denos un Like us en Facebook, y digale a sus amistades!

U.S. Health Insurance recognized in Cuba?

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Now airlines are given the go ahead, up to 110 flights already, from the U.S. to Cuba.

Does Cuba recognize U.S. health insurance? We don’t know. We haven’t located any news about this very important issue. When visiting Cuba, is not the time to find out.

If you hear of anyone who knows the answer to this question, please let us know, including the sources. We also need to know whether we can use it in our Blog.

Who knows, it might help really help someone.

We generally stick to the subject of Mexico, however, when I saw this, it peeked my interest. That and the fact that anyone could have visited Cuba by traveling through Mexico the entire time we (U.S.) had a travel blockade for decades.

Let us know.

Remember, for all of your Mexico Tourist Auto, Homeowners, Motorcycles, Boats and International Health Insurance needs, please call us at 1-800-434-3966 OR Email us at ici@mxici.com or visit us at mxici.com to issue your own policy via our easy and simple apps via your PC, tablet, or Cell Phone! We appreciate your business!

Pope Francis confirms scheduled visit to Cd. Juarez

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It’s official. Pope Francis is scheduled to visit Cd. Juarez, which is located directly across from El Paso Texas.

Sometime between February 12th and the 20th of 2016, the Pontiff stated that the Papal visit to Cd. Juarez is the last of four scheduled visits to Mexico, something he wanted to do as far back as last September.

According to the El Paso Times, “Juárez officials estimate that as many as 2 million people from the United States and Mexico may travel to Juárez to see the popular pontiff. The visit would be an economic boost to hotels and other businesses in the region.”

Juárez Mayor Enrique Serrano Serrano urged Juarenses to prepare themselves and invited them to open their homes to family members from out of town who plan to travel to Juárez.

Mayor Serrano said all of the municipal gymnasiums will be open on the day the pope visits and will be used as shelters for visitors who cannot find a hotel room to spend the night. Local hotels and motels, including those in El Paso Texas, expect full occupancy.

It does not appear that El Paso Texas will be on the list of scheduled visits to the border region, but is expected to host many who make the trip.

If you want to see Pope Francis, and not have to spend a lot of money or time to do so, then this will be an excellent opportunity to do so. Make plans today.

If traveling by car to Mexico, visit here to view what is needed to cross into Mexico and return to the U.S.

Remember, for all of your Mexico Tourist Auto, Homeowners, Motorcycles, Boats and International Health Insurance needs, please call us at 1-800-434-3966 OR Email us at ici@mxici.com or visit us at mxici.com to issue your own policy via our easy and simple apps via your PC, tablet, or Cell Phone! We appreciate your business!

What happens when a Mexican Citizen can’t pay a medical bill from U.S.

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My understanding, and this was derived from a niece of a friend of a friend who works in a major hospital on the border of the U.S. and Mexico.

They are unable to physically hold you (like in Mexico) for non payment of your medical bill. You can go as you please. However, and this is a big however, they might provide your personal information (not your medical information as this would be in violation with HIPPA) to the U.S. Consulate via a bill collection agency for example.

What can they do? They can withhold your Tourist Visa renewal, that’s what can happen.

If you are already a Mexican citizen, you already know that you do not want to encounter this scenario as time is not on your side. It is on the side of the medical provider, and the U.S. Department that handles the issuance of foreign visitors Visa’s.

The best course of action, is simple. If you do not have medical insurance that will cover you in the U.S., or you don’t have any medical insurance at all, then look into an International Health and Accident program or plan. They are easy to understand, inexpensive, and possibly a safety net if you find yourself in the position of having to visit an out of country hospital while visiting in the U.S.

The same or similar criteria occurs if you are stopped in Texas for example, and you do not have a car insurance policy that covers you in Texas. Either of these circumstances are easy to address.

There is an affordable, 3rd party liability auto policy that can be written by the day, week, month or year, much like the International Health and Accident program mentioned above.

If you have any questions about either, please feel free to contact us via Email, or phone at 001-915-591-8279 if you are in Mexico. OR, if you are already in the U.S. and need to ask us anything about International travel between the Americas, then give us a call at (915) 591-8279.

We also have information regarding this same scenario, except reverse. For those traveling into Mexico from the U.S. of Canada, in their personal car, or have need of International Health & Accident coverage for anywhere outside of the U.S. give or a call (#’s above) or Email us at ici@mxici.com

We would be delighted to answer your questions, comments or concerns.

Remember, for all of your Mexico Tourist Auto, Homeowners, Motorcycles, Boats and International Health Insurance needs, please call us at 1-800-434-3966 OR Email us at ici@mxici.com or visit us at mxici.com to issue your own policy. We appreciate your business!

Warning, February time change to Cancun visitors!

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Heads up!

The State of Quintana Roo, the home of the famously gorgeous Cancun is changing their Time Zone from its current Central to Eastern Time Zone as of February 1st, 2015. Prepare to spring ahead.

In addition, the unique, and somewhat frightening, Chichen Itza (where the pyramids touch the sky, and you guard your heart from those who lust after it!) Tulum is also part of the deal.

Plan ahead and make sure your travel agent gives you enough time to catch the shuttle to the airport.

More sun, more fun. The clear, warm waters of Cancun are calling. Just be sure to change your watch…

We enjoy posting these tidbits for you, and hope that you too enjoy them. If you have any feedback, we would love to see it. If it is interesting, or provides help or service to those who are traveling South of the Border, we will certainly consider them.

Remember, for all of your Mexico Tourist Auto, Homeowners, Motorcycles, Boats and International Health Insurance needs, please call us at 1-800-434-3966 OR Email us at ici@mxici.com or visit us at mxici.com to issue your own policy. We appreciate your business!

Best Value in Mexico Insurance

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Like the commercial says, “if we all saved as much as such and such insurance. we would have saved a bucket of money”, blah blah blah.

When it comes to Mexico Tourist Auto insurance, it means way more than just saving money. There is or can be tremendous value in your policy.

You see, Mexico treats a collision, bodily injury, differently than in the U.S. Even if it is your own injury and you are not at fault, they handle it under the rule and laws of their own sovereign country.

Additionally, Mexico does not recognize your U.S. auto insurance! I don’t care what anyone says, they don’t or they do not have to. If you wish to pay the Piper (mordida, the bite, bribe, etc.) wink, wink, go for it. Technically, they only recognize insurance as underwritten by a Mexican insurance company. Um, because of all of the ambulance chasing abogados (attorneys) out there, do not take the paying a bribe seriously. Just a joke…

What would you appreciate more? Let’s say you are visiting friends, relatives, or just cruising through Mexico to get to your favorite tourist destination or street vending taco stand. Would you be better off by not purchasing a Mexico Tourist Auto policy prior to your trip down Mexico way? OR, would you just count on the coverage as promised by your local insurance agent, you know, the Mexico Endorsement to your personal auto policy? Who you gonna call if (something) hits the fan? No it’s not your U.S. insurance agent, cause there is nothing he can do. In Mexico, they address car claims, injuries or property damage right there on the spot…and typically right away. How about being able to contact the Claims Center of your Mexico Tourist Auto insurance company? You better hope so, especially if you find yourself in something more than a fender bender.

Here is where the service of your Mexico claims center of your Mexico Tourist Auto insurance comes in. Some Mexico insurance companies don’t answer that call right away. Some might not answer at all. Yet there are some who take pride in themselves, their products, and service. Guess what? They are not all priced the same, and they certainly do not all provide the same service.

That is where a good Mexico insurance company comes in. Though the companies we represent are certainly competitive, they are more than that. They each make a commitment to provide the best service in their industry. That doesn’t mean you will have an Adjustor at your vehicle within 30 minutes, or even an hour. The Adjustors are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and are also on call for their native, auto insurance customers as well. Think of it, if you are in Mexico City on a Friday afternoon and have an accident, you will find out that Mexico City is huge, and that you are not the only one to be involved in an accident at any given time. Not an excuse, reality.

The absolute best thing you can do in respect to vehicle travel in Mexico is to familiarize yourself with your policies Claims Instructions, and then follow them. It really is quite simple. If you have difficulty with providing your location to a Claims Center, then ask someone. Common sense, right?

We enjoy posting these tidbits for you, and hope that you too enjoy them. If you have any feedback, we would love to see it. If it is interesting, or provides help or service to those who are traveling South of the Border, we will certainly consider them.

Remember, for all of your Mexico Tourist Auto, Homeowners, Motorcycles, Boats and International Health Insurance needs, please call us at 1-800-434-3966 OR Email us at ici@mxici.com or visit us at mxici.com to issue your own policy. We appreciate your business!

Mexico Auto Insurance is now Mandatory

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Well it’s finally happened.

I have been involved in the promotion of Mexico as a Tour Operator, as well as the special niche of the international insurance industry, specializing in Mexico, since 1989.

In all those years I have heard and witnessed numerous people harping about how it is Mexican law that you posses insurance for your vehicle when in Mexico. I also have heard, till this day, that your U.S. auto insurance covers you in Mexico. OR, that your U.S. insurance covers you in Mexico if you have a Mexican Endorsement on your U.S. auto policy. Horse hooey (in case any children are reading)

1. Mexico does NOT recognize your U.S. auto insurance
2. Mexico does NOT recognize your States auto insurance Mexico Endorsement
3. Mexico has, in the past, required its citizens to posses auto insurance. Then I have also heard (still tracking it down) that it is up to the individual states as to what their auto insurance policy is.

In respect to these 3 scenarios, allow me. Those have been the oldest selling points, and facts, about our niche in this market. Mexico does NOT recognize your U.S. or States auto insurance policies or Mexico Endorsements. Plan and simple.

Now, it has come to my attention, that the Mexican Federal Gov’t has enacted into law the requirement of at least 3rd party liability insurance on all vehicles being operated on bridges or while using Federal roads. That might make you feel good prior to your trip to the beach, or to visit friends or relatives, about the necessity of every vehicle you encounter having to posses liability insurance. Again, horse hooey.

They are going to be just like every state in the U.S. They will require it, but they will be unable to enforce it, until someone without insurance is involved in an accident. Then, like the U.S., they will be able to enforce the new law. Don’t depend upon someone else, and their fiscal responsibility to do the right thing by purchasing auto insurance. Citizens of Mexico, by and large, do not earn a comparable amount of dinero ($) as we are generally accustomed in the U.S. Consequently, many auto owners do not have the means to purchase the required liability coverage.

You are best served by purchasing a Mexico Tourist Auto policy that also contains Uninsured Motorist coverage. That is similar, maybe identical, to some U.S. insurers. If you are involved in an accident, and you are not at fault, and the other party is responsible, then your Uninsured Motorist coverage will address that.

In addition to possibility, there is another, possibly even more frightening scenario. What happens if you experience a medical emergency? How are you covered? Again, many insurers will not extend their coverage into a foreign country. Medicare, Medicaid, and many HMO’s or PPO’s do not as well. Even if they did, many foreign medical providers (doctors & hospitals) will not accept foreign insurance. We had a example of this a couple of years ago. A U.S. citizen, a passenger in a U.S. owned and registered vehicle, was involved in a major accident, on a Mexican Toll Road. He was thrown from the vehicle. The Mexican insurer paid up to the limits of the medical payments, and like U.S. insurers, said we’re done. We’ve met our obligation, and the rest is up to the insured.

Unfortunately, the insured (passenger) did not have monies to satisfy his debt to both hospital and physicians. The consequence to this not so unique picture, was that a family member had to pay the remainder of the balance owed. It was to the hospital only, and the amount was in excess of $40,000 USD$

There is a solution! Regardless of where you travel, what country, you can protect yourself and your wallet by purchasing an International Health and Accident Plan. Go to our Home Page, and click on the medical caduceus(looks like angel wings with a snake wrapped around it). Plans include, individuals, families, and groups. It is very economical and for most costs less than a soda a day!

Tell us what you think of our blog. Let us know. That is why we do this. To help and assist all of our friends, and family with their International insurance needs. Thank you for your business!

Have a wonderful time, and remember, for all of your Mexico Tourist Auto, Homeowners, Motorcycles, Boats and International Health Insurance needs, please call us at 1-800-434-3966 OR Email us at ici@mxici.com or visit us at mxici.com to issue your own policy. We appreciate your business!

What are the Time Zones in Mexico?

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One of the considerations and requirements of living on the U.S. Mexican border has to be understanding the Time Zones and how they affect both countries. Especially if you do business or commute to work from one side of the border to the other.

I have been involved in the International Insurance industry since 1989, specializing in Mexico, which makes it doubly important to know the Time Zones in Mexico. Additionally, living in El Paso Texas, we are the only major city in the State of Texas that is on the Mountain Time Zone and not the Central Time Zone. We need to know these zones because we deal with numerous offices, agencies, and of course customers throughout Mexico, including Mexico City.

There are three (3) Time Zones in Mexico as compared to the U.S. four (4) time zones in the continental U.S. The majority population lives in Mexico City and Merida locals, and is the same time as our Central Time Zone in the U.S.

The next time zone begins North of Puerto Vallarta, but does not include Puerto Vallarta. It does include the very popular Mazatlan, and Baja Sur (Sur meaning South). This area represents a major play ground for Americans and Canadians, especially those who enjoy the warmth of the beautiful Pacific and Sea of Cortez. Major cities in this Time Zone are Loreto, La Paz and the extremely popular Los Cabos.

Closer to home, our home, is the State of Chihuahua and includes the city of Chihuahua, as well as Ciudad Juarez, that sits next to El Paso Texas. This large area, usually described as the Texas of Mexico, is located in the Mountain Time Zone (one hour between U.S. Central and Pacific Time Zones)

Baja Norte (North) uses the same time as California, Pacific Time, while the entire State of Sonora (located in Northern Mexico, directly East of Baja Norte and bordering Arizona) does not participate in changing their clocks at any time during the year.

We hope this helps you in your Mexico travels. If you have any questions concerning this or anything else regarding travel into Mexico. Please let us know, we will do our best to assist you.

For all of your Mexico Tourist Auto, Homeowners, Motorcycles, Boats and International Health Insurance needs, please call us at 1-800-434-3966 OR Email us at ici@mxici.com or visit us at mxici.com to issue your own policy. We appreciate your business!

Is Mexico Tourist Auto Insurance cheap?

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Mexico Tourist auto insurance, like most stateside auto insurers, is regulated by a Federal Insurance Commission. Consequently, rates for Mexico Tourist Auto insurance is submitted, and approved by this Commission. The same regulatory procedures that occur in most, if not all, U.S. states.

Whether the insurance is cheap is determined by what type and kind of insurance you want or need to have. There are currently 19 insurance companies that operate in Mexico that offer this type of insurance. Out of those, there are only six Mexican insurance companies that write at least 5% of the market share or above. The meaning there is that this market represents a small % of the over all insurance market in Mexico. Through my many conversations with numerous administrators and managers, most became involved in this market in order to generate U.S.D. (currency). They all, however, play a major role in the tourism industry, as they provide a product that allows their closest Northern neighbor access to beaches and time shares in the comfort of their own cars.

Rates or costs are determined by the type of insurance you want or need to purchase. For instance, if you want, or if your Lien Holder (who you make auto loan payments) wants you to have physical damage on your car, like theft and collision, then the rate is determined by the value of your car. Most if not all Mexican Tourist auto policies are written on what is called a ACV, or Actual Cash Value basis, and not a Stated Amount policy, where you can just name what ever value you think your car is worth, and then think that the insurance company is just going to fork over that amount…good luck.

Since a very large percentage of vehicle loans in the U.S. are what is called underwater (loan amount over the value of the vehicle), it is important to understand that the Mexican Tourist Auto policy will pay the ACV (up to the insured amount) only, as generally determined by Kelly Blue Book, or N.A.D.A. (National Automobile Dealers Association) appraisal book. Unfortunately, and this is the fault of the financial institutions that make these loans, they want the insured amount of the financed car to show at least the balance of the loan amount. Doesn’t make sense, due to the fact the insurance company will only pay up to the ACV. Another ridiculous requirement involves Ex Pats (U.S. Citizens living in Mexico) who still make U.S. car loan payments, but their financial institution requires they carry U.S. full coverage auto insurance when the insurance doesn’t even provide coverage in Mexico.

The cheapest insurance rate is for the 3rd party liability coverage, which is the only required coverage needed in Mexico. That coverage is for the “other guy”. It pays for any bodily injury or physical damage to their car, that you have caused. It is similar to that which most, if not all, U.S. states require when operating a motor vehicle in the U.S. Those rates generally start at around $ 4.00 a day for the lowest liability limits. NOTE: recently, each Mexican State determined it’s own minimum liability limits, which range from close to $5,000 U.S.D.$ to $540,000 U.S.D.$…that’s right, in U.S. Dollars! You can see the exact requirements for each Mexican State by clicking on this link, and go to the State you are traveling to. Please also note that you might be crossing from one State to another, and thus encounter differing liability limits.

The great thing about the design and cost of Mexican Tourist Automobile policies is that you can choose the limits and coverages you want, and you can purchase them by the day, six months or annual plans. Whether a policy is cheap is strictly determined by your wants and needs. Just like Flo on TV, you can name your price or adjust your costs by what coverages you choose. Never, EVER, mistake an insurance product as significant as this to be based solely on if it is “cheep”, but rather the value you can receive from it. Like, if it offers Guaranteed Bail Bond and Legal Assistance, which is a stand alone feature of some policies, and not on others. In Mexico, Mexico Tourist Auto insurance does not provide for legal representation, unless it is specified as a coverage on the declarations page. Very important, because Mexico follows Napoleonic law, your guilty UNTIL proved innocent.

For all of your Mexico Tourist Auto, Homeowners, Motorcycles, Boats and International Health Insurance needs, please call us at 1-800-434-3966 OR Email us at ici@mxici.com or visit us at mxici.com to issue your own policy. We appreciate your business!

Can you rent a vehicle in U.S. and take to Mexico?

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The answer is absolutely YES!

Many U.S. car rental companies are totally unfamiliar with this scenario, especially the further you are away from the border. There a few companies, typically in the border states that do allow their vehicles to travel into Mexico with the proper Mexican insurance.

Some car rental companies, like CAPPS Van & Truck Rentals headquartered in Dallas Texas, rent their very popular 15 passenger vans from all over their Southwest locations. From Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Oklahoma City to Phoenix Arizona to name just a few of their locations where rentals are allowed to travel not just to the Mexico border towns, but with permission, into the interior of Mexico. Most car rental companies do not allow their rentals into the interior of Mexico.

The primary purpose for which many rent from CAPPS Van & Truck Rental for travel to Mexico is for Student and Church Groups doing short term outreaches or studies in their selected fields in Mexico. These vehicles are perfect for transporting large numbers of people and luggage for these types of trips. CAPPS, who has dealt with these types of groups for years has developed a faithful following. Their Reservation Center phone # is Reservation Center 1.800.969.9329 or if you prefer you can visit their website.

If allowed by your car rental company to take their vehicle into the interior of Mexico (generally 26 kilometers from U.S. border) you will need the following:

1. A notarized “Letter of Permission” from the car rental company to the renter. It must contain the Make, Model, Year, and V.I.N. of the rental car, van, or truck

2. A Valid U.S., Canadian, or International Drivers License (NO MEXICAN DRIVERS LICENSES, it is illegal, a Federal law, for a Mexican to operate a U.S. Registered vehicle in Mexico. Subjects the vehicle to CONFISCATION!, FYI, you won’t get it back)

3. A Rental Agreement with your renters name

4. A Valid Passport for the Renter and all passengers

5. In addition to the above, if you are traveling with minor children, then a Parental Affidavit giving the responsible adult permission for their children to travel. We have those available, if needed. Contact our office at the phone #’s or E Mail below.

You must purchase a Vehicle Permit when going into the interior of Mexico. You can purchase it at the Port of Entry. It is important, maybe critical, to remember to TURN IN THE VEHICLE PERMIT when exiting Mexico. Failure to do so could entail future costly complications on any travel into Mexico.

For any questions regarding Mexico Tourist Auto insurance and renting a vehicle for travel to Mexico, please feel free to call. We have been serving the international travel community sine 1989.

For all of your Mexico Tourist Auto, Homeowners, Motorcycles, Boats and International Health Insurance needs, please call us at 1-800-434-3966 OR Email us at ici@mxici.com or visit us at mxici.com to issue your own policy. We appreciate your business!