Aside
from the law requiring Mexico Auto Insurance, the law in Mexico also requires that vehicles entering the country
which are of foreign origin (not registered in Mexico) must obtain provisional
importation licenses, sometimes called temporary import permits, or tourist car
permits. This law applies to everyone, even Mexican nationals who bring
in foreign cars, although the requirements for foreigners are different. The
only time that tourist car permits are not required is if the vehicle crosses
the border between the US and Mexico, but stays within the border zone, which
is about 18 miles inland.
Where
Are Tourist Car Permits Required?
Tourist
car permits are required in all parts of Mexico for
foreign-registered cars for the duration of their use in the country. However,
if you only plan to go to Sonora, you can obtain a permit for that state only,
but you must specify Sonora only.
How
to Obtain Tourist Car Permits
Tourist
car permits (all of Mexico or Sonora only) may be obtained at any BANJERCITO
branch anywhere from 7 to 60 days before entering the country. BANJERCITO is
the Banco Nacional del Ejército, Fuerza Aérea y Armada S.N.C., which is the
banking and credit service provider for the members of the Army, Air Force and
Navy of Mexico, as well as the general public. There are BANJERCITO branches in
Arizona, Texas and California. You may also apply for tourist car permits
online from the BANJERCITO website, but the costs may be a bit more, and you will have to
send scanned copies of the required documents.
Can
I get a Permit for Any Vehicle?
Tourist
car permits may only be granted for vehicles with a capacity of up to 3.5 tons,
and private vehicles must be under the name of the tourist, his or her spouse,
and children. Other requirements include (original and photocopies):
- Passport
- Valid Driver’s License
- Vehicle Certificate of Title
- Vehicle Registration
- Proof
of Mexico Auto Insurance
- For loaned or leased vehicles, an affidavit the lien holder authorizing temporary importation
- Cash or credit card payment for the guarantee that the vehicle will leave the country on or before the expiration of the permit
- Payment of tourist car permit fee (currently US $48.84, subject to change without notice)
The
amount of the guarantee depends on the model of the vehicle. This amount will
be refunded when the vehicle exits Mexico, provided it is within the prescribed
period of the permit. The required guarantee may be charged to a credit card or
paid with cash. The amounts
are as follows and are subject to change without notification; we recommend to
check with Banjercito.
- 2007-2012= US $400
- 2001-2006= US $300
- Older models= US $200
It
is important that tourist car permits are surrendered before exiting Mexico and
before the permit expires. Otherwise, you will not be allowed to drive into
Mexico again. You can have your permit canceled by going to the Banjercito /
Migracíon complex. An employee will record, scan and scrap off the car permit
from your windshield and provide you with a computer-printed receipt that
confirms your permit cancelation.
Another
important aspect of tourist
car permits is that it is strictly subject to the laws of the
land. Any transgression of applicable laws will result in the disapproval or
cancelation of the permit and other sanctions that may apply.
To
find more information or to apply for a tourist car permit in México visit http://www.banjercito.com.mx/.
To
secure a competitive proposal for your Tourist
Mexico Auto Insurance visit
your Mexico Insurance Experts at www.WestCoastRi.com
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