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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.

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Vehicle Permits for Mexico

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ICI Mexico permit map

Do I need a vehicle permit for Mexico?

If you’re driving to a Mexican Border town, such as Tijuana, Mexicali, Cuidad Juarez, Piedras Negras, Nuevo Laredo, or Matamoros then you do not need a vehicle permit. This is considered a Free Zone or Frontera. Generally, the Free Zone extends approximately 20-26 kilometers (roughly 12-16 miles) until you reach an Aduana/Banjercito location (port or booth)

What about Permits for Sonora or Puerto Penasco, or Baja.

You also don’t need a Vehicle Permit if you are specifically traveling anywhere in Baja, or certain areas of Sonora, such as Puerto Penasco. Please view the map above, and check banjercito (link below) to make certain that all information is up to date.

Can I get my vehicle Permit before I leave home?

Yes. You may apply for it online through this link, Banjercito. You will, however, still need to stop at one of their locations as provided below.   What your doing is limiting the amount of time your waiting in line, since you will have already presented most of your information prior to entering Mexico via Banjercito. You must allow them 10 business days to process this application prior to their issuing you the permit.

How many days may I request for this Permit?

This is technically referred to as a Temporary Importation Permit, emphasis on Temporary. Provides the time you are allowed to be in the country with your U.S. or Canadian registered vehicle, prior to returning the vehicle back to its place of Registration (U.S. or Canada) Generally, can request from 180-386 days dependent upon the type of Visa. You may also request a lower number of days, if you wish. Some request 180 days with the intent of exiting and then returning again prior to their permits expiration date, thus avoiding this process again. (See important cancelation procedures below)

Ports of Entry to Mexico from Texas

Tamaulipas

  • Nuevo Laredo (Patio Fiscal) 8am-4pm Monday-Saturday Closed Sunday
  • Nuevo Laredo (Puente Internacional I & II) 24 hrs – 7 days a week
  • Reynosa 24 hrs – 7 days a week
  • Nuevo Amanecer 8am-12am – 7 days a week
  • Ciudad Camargo 8am-6pm – 7 days a week
  • San Jeronimo 24 hrs – 7 days a week
  • Matamoros Pta. Dos 6am-10pm Monday-Sunday
  • Puente Nuevo 24 hrs – 7 days a week
  • Puente Ignacio Zaragoza 8am-9pm – Monday-Friday 9am-7pm – Saturday and Sunday
  • Puente TLC 9am-6pm Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Saturday Closed Sunday  

Chihuahua

  • Cd. Juarez (Km. 30) 24 hrs – 7 days a week
  • Palomas 8am-12am – 7 days a week
  • Pte. Int. Ojinaga 24 hrs – 7 days a week
  • Piedras Negras (Km. 54.3) 24 hrs – 7 days a week
  • Acuña 24 hrs – 7 days a week
  • San Jeronimo 6am-10pm – 7 days a week  

Ports of Entry to Mexico from Arizona

Sonora

  • San Luis Rio Colorado 8am-12am – 7 days a week
  • San Emeterio (Sonoyta) 8am-12am – 7 days a week
  • Nogales (Km 21) 24 hrs – 7 days a week
  • Naco – Anexo 4pm-10pm Thursday and 10am-10pm Friday-Sunday
  • Agua Prieta 24 hrs – 7 days a week
  • Cananea 8am-6pm Monday-Friday and 8am-4pm Saturday & Sunday

Ports of Entry to Mexico from California

Baja California Sur

  • La Paz (Pichilingue) 7am- 3pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday
    7am-6pm Tuesday and Thursday
    7am-3pm; 6:30pm-10:30pm Saturday
    8:30-4:30 Sunday

Baja California Norte (California Border Points)

    • Tijuana 7am-11pm – 7 days a week
    • Otay Mesa 8am-9pm – 7 days a week
    • Tecate 8am-8pm Monday-Friday and 8am-4pm Saturday and Sunday

  • Mexicali 6am-10pm – 7 days a week
  • Mexicali – Annex 8am-4pm Monday -Friday, 10am-2pm Saturday, Closed on Sunday.

Cost of your Vehicle Permit

Roughly $56 USD$ for a vehicle. Click here for the cost and the current exchange rate (Pesos to USD$) via Banjercito (give it a few moments to load) When you land on this page, you may choose your language of preference, Español or Inglés (English) in the upper right hand corner of this page.

If you are a Mexican citizen legally living in the U.S. or Canada then you must provide one of the following documents:

  • Permanent Resident Card (Resident Alien).

  • Certificate of Naturalization.

  • Passport (not Mexican).

  • Passport Card.

If you are a foreigner to Mexico, then you will need to provide a valid passport or Passport Card and the official document issued by the Instituto Nacional de Migración (National Immigration Institute).

Guaranteed Deposit for your Vehicle Permit

The following amounts are applied as a “Guarantee” or deposit to the Mexican Gov’t for the temporary importation of your vehicle into Mexico, and is based upon the year of your vehicle.  You may use a Debit or Credit Card, issued in your name. This deposit will be returned to your account after the Vehicle Permit is cancelled, and must occur prior to your vehicle permits expiration date. Something to remember if using a Debit Card.

Vehicle Year Model  
2007 and later 400 USD $
2001 until 2006 300 USD $
2000 and earlier 200 USD $

Cancelation of your Permit

THIS IS IMPORTANT. You must, YOU MUST, turn in your vehicle permit PRIOR to it’s expiration…period. Failure to do so will entail a long drawn out process to cancel the permit AFTER it has expired. Take our word for it and just don’t do it. You will lose your deposit (Guarantee, above), and suffer the possibility of not being allowed to return to Mexico until straightened out (removed from their system)

Why does Mexico make us do this?

The reason why Mexico requires this is simple, The cost of a new or used car in Mexico is expensive. Actually more expensive than the U.S. or Canada. Mexican citizens have to pay IVA (tax) on a vehicles purchase, and most cannot afford it. Consequently, many Mexicans just don’t pay the tax on an imported vehicle. Mexico then loses on the Importation Tax which amounts to millions! If you fail to return or cancel your vehciles permit prior to it’s expiration date, you will automatically forfeit the deposit that you paid based upon your vehicle value listed above.

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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.

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Pope to Mexico! What you need to visit Mexico.

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It’s somewhat official! Pope Francis intends on visiting Mexico, preferably in the coming new year.

It was also mentioned, though not confirmed by the EL Paso Times newspaper, that Cd. Juarez may be on the Popes itinerary.

Our local Catholic Bishop, Mark J. Seitz, is said to be “cautiously optimistic” about a visit to Cd. Juarez.

What a marvelous opportunity to witness this world event. If you plan on seeing the Pope while he is in Mexico, then you have to plan for your visit to Mexico.

If you are traveling by car, and the border area is on his itinerary, then the requirements are very simple.

* Everyone must posses a valid Passport from their country of citizenship to return through U.S.
* The driver or operator of the vehicle must posses a valid Drivers License from their home country
* You must posses an auto insurance policy from a legally licensed and authorized Mexico insurance company (Mexico does not recognize U.S. auto insurance)

If you intend on viewing Pope Francis if he travels to Chihuahua, CHIH. then you will be traveling into what is termed the interior of Mexico. The requirements are the same above with a few additional requirements:

* Everyone must posses a valid Passport from their country of citizenship to return through U.S.
* The driver or operator of the vehicle must posses a valid Drivers License from their home country
* You must posses an auto insurance policy from a legally licensed and authorized Mexico insurance company (Mexico does not recognize U.S. auto insurance)
* You must purchase a vehicle permit at roughly the 26 kilometer checkpoint if traveling from Cd. Juarez to Chihuahua.

Upon returning to the U.S. from Chihuahua you must, and this is really important, you must have the vehicle permit removed, no exceptions. If you do not, then your name is not removed from their entry computer system and the next time you travel into Mexico, it could cause you real headaches.

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!

Sierra Tarahumara Chihuahua, México (Video)

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Back in 1992 I was fortunate to be President of Caravanas Voyagers, an RV Tour Operator out of EL Paso Texas. We specialized in organizing RV tours throughout the world, however specializing in the Republic of Mexico!

One of our most popular tours was one that incorporated the use of the Mexican Railroad, or what is now called the Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacifico. We would load, depending upon each RV’s length, from 15 to 22+ RV’s onto railway flatcars. We would have a Wagonmaster (an experienced leader of the group) and a tailgunner (one who was generally mechanically gifted) who trailed the caravan. Also included was a “guide”, one who was legally licensed with the proper permits for this vocation. We generally ran about 4-6 different routes a season, which of course ran during the winter months, so we could count on a larger RVing crowd from all over North America – Snow Birds! Those who left the North to enjoy the more sunny and warm temperatures of the South during the Winter.

The Copper Canyon, to me, is one of the most unique areas of the world. Traveling by Mexican train was also, obviously unique. I have many, stories but not enough room or time, to relish. Some sad, many funny, and some downright hysterical.

The canyon itself has over 400+ miles with 39 bridges, and 86 tunnels. I remember going into one tunnel, and looking back to see the end of the train coming out of the other tunnel. It is said, the size of the canyon is over 4 and a half times larger than our own Grand Canyon. I personally have been a passenger 3 times, and found every trip to by unique, fun, and remarkable trip.

There are waterfalls, rivers, huge canyons, and Tarahumarans, native Indians to Mexico. These are the peoples who you might have seen on documentaries, who are famous for their long distant running prowess.

I have gone on way to far…for now.

Please take the time to relax, and enjoy one of the most unique landscapes in the world GOD has created. AND, pay special attention to the credits of the gentleman who produced this wonderful video at the end of the film. His name is Carlos Rangel, pictures by Manuel Chávez. It’s about 9+ minutes long, but hey, trust me, there is nothing on t.v. anyway and the scenery will blow your mind.

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!