{"id":761,"date":"2016-12-12T23:48:07","date_gmt":"2016-12-12T23:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mxici.com\/blog\/?p=761"},"modified":"2017-01-12T23:56:48","modified_gmt":"2017-01-12T23:56:48","slug":"vehicle-permits-for-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mxici.com\/blog\/?p=761","title":{"rendered":"Vehicle Permits for Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ICI Mexico permit map<\/p><\/div>\n

Do I need a vehicle permit for Mexico?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re 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)<\/p>\n

What about Permits for Sonora or Puerto Penasco, or Baja<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

You also don\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n

Can I get my vehicle Permit before I leave home?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes. You may apply for it online through this link, Banjercito<\/a>. You will, however, still need to stop at one of their locations as provided below.\u00a0\u00a0 What your doing is limiting the amount of time your waiting in line,\u00a0since you will have already presented\u00a0most of your information prior to entering Mexico via Banjercito<\/a>. You must allow them 10 business days to process this application prior to their issuing you the permit.<\/p>\n

How many days may I request for this Permit? <\/strong><\/p>\n

This is technically referred to as a Temporary Importation Permit, emphasis on Temporary.\u00a0Provides the time you are allowed to be in the country with your U.S. or Canadian registered vehicle, prior<\/em><\/strong> to returning the vehicle back to its place of Registration (U.S. or Canada) Generally, can\u00a0request from 180-386 days dependent upon the type of Visa. You\u00a0may also request a lower number of days,\u00a0if you wish. Some request 180 days\u00a0with the intent\u00a0of exiting and then returning again prior to their permits expiration date, thus avoiding this process again. (See important cancelation procedures below)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ports of Entry to Mexico from Texas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tamaulipas<\/strong><\/p>\n