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I’ve planned a trip with a bus from Mexico to Belize and some friends told me I’d need the form to get through border control

There is no form needed to leave Mexico. The FMM has two halves. One they stamp and give back to you and one they keep. The one they give you is to verify when you entered Mexico and how long you’re staying.

@@goatmototours So if I’ll be arriving in Cancun by plane and leave to Belize by bus. When re entering by bus mexiko I’ll just put the date of the day I reenter and border location on the form? Thanks for the fast reply!

@@elias9502 You have a very specific question for a very specific travel itinerary, for which I am not qualified for. For additional clarification on your specific travel situation, please refer to your airline. My video is intended to inform travelers who visit Mexico on motorcycles via land and leave via land.

You can’t file for FMM if your arrival date is not within 30 days. The arrival date needs to be within 30 days on the FMM

The site won’t allow you to enter the date in if it’s past 30 days. I’ve tried and it won’t recognize the date is being valid

Do it within 30 days of your departure

Thank you so much!

Check with your airline please

Yes you do but the airline will handle that and it is now digitized. You should have gotten instructions on how to file your FMM online with the airline

Look for United States in Spanish which will be “Estados Unidos” or “estadounidense”

1:36 at this spot of the video you’ll see that I used USA as nationality and it is “estadounidense” from the drop down menu

@@goatmototours Thank you so much!!!

@@JJsJazzySpace Glad the video was helpful to you.

Server 500 is a problem on the server side, as opposed to a bad link. The link on the video is correct and resolved to the correct site. Here it is again. I've tried it and it works! www.inm.gob.mx/spublic/portal/inmex.html

@@goatmototours Thanks for your quick reply. I tried exactly the same URL in my office and at my home, both laptop and iPhone, but all failed. I even tried VPN routing from the US, failed too... I have to figure another way to get my FMM paid... By the way, can you help answer this question? If I have B1/B2 Visa of the United States, can I enter Mexico from San Diego without a Mexico Visa?

@@ASHUN-Fluid-Power Regardless of what visa you have from whatever country, as a NON-MEXICAN NATIONAL you are ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED to get a tourist permit when entering Mexico.

Good question. Never tried it but techinically it should be possible as you're pulling up the FMM number one at a time to pay for it. I've never had to do multiple ones but would be great to find out if it works. Please let me know.

@@goatmototours Guess, you are right.. just used my account to pay for myself and the kids..

That’s awesome. Thanks for letting me know. We all learned something new

You print the FMM after you fill it out. You get an email with your FMM as an attachment after filling out the FMM. You can print that or immediately after completing the FMM it allows you to print right from the screen. If you received a payment confirmation that means you entered your FMM number in the portal and it pulled up your FMM and you paid for it.

Got it! Thanks for your help!

Thanks for being part of it and making it a fun trip.

Glad I could help! Safe travels.

I’m glad you were able to use the info. Safe travels

You are absolutely correct, this video is solely geared towards land entry. Air travelers can fill out the electronic FMM which is a completely different process. I don't fly into Mexico and don't want to give you inaccurate info so I highly suggest searching for eFMM or digital FMM videos that explain that route.

Maybe this will help: ua-cam.com/video/w6YOjYj8W0Q/v-deo.html

This video also explains how to create an account, fill out and pay for the FMM electronically. ua-cam.com/video/Fe2fFmUaWfc/v-deo.html

I have experienced that in the past that if the port entry date is more than 30 days away, it won't let you complete the FMM successfully. Maybe that is the issue? I've only been able to fill out and print am FMM if my entry date is within 30 days.

You're right about every visitor requiring an entry stamp, but not every visitor requires payment. For example, if your visit lasts 7 days or less, no payment is needed. In comparison, if you're staying longer than 7 days and/or visiting mainland Mexico, the online FMM system asks you to pay for the FMM fee before printing it and and then fill out and print the TIP (vehicle import permit). I have never dealt with filling out forms or payment at the border as I try to get through there as fast as possible so I get everything done online and ahead of time but I assume you could spend extra time there to fill out forms and pay fees.

If you need additional info on how to get it stamped and enter Mexico, I made another video here for just that ua-cam.com/video/DSarKlti1lg/v-deo.html is where I get it stamped

They really don’t care but I always print mine in color. Just in case there’s an issue with the fork they always have them there as well and you can fill another one out on the spot.

It’s so scenic and doesn’t even feel like it’s California

@@goatmototours i agree..ride safe👊🏍️🙏

Besides the colossal weight saving 😂 If you don’t have Global Entry and crossing back into the US using a smaller border crossing like Tecate or Otay Mesa into California, you get to cut in front of the line and use the ready/express lanes, essentially making your border crossing last about 28 seconds.

@@goatmototours thanks for the reply! that seem advantageous for sure.

@@floydjaggy For sure! Border agents like those cards because it cuts their processing time in half.

Thank you for the kind words. If you're in the SoCal area, join us on our next ride. Beers on me!

Awesome. That’s wonderful. How far south are you going?

@@goatmototours still sort of up in the air. I was thinking a short two night trip. Will do Coyote Cal’s for 4th then maybe a night at Mikes Sky Ranch then head back up. But I may throw in a couple more days haha we’ll see

@@Ashi_Rob thanks awesome. If it’s your first time, those are great spots to get your feet wet. Next time you plan a longer trip let me know and I’ll send you an itinerary to really experience the culture.

Yes absolutely. Fill it up online, print it, and take both sides with you. One they keep and one they stamp and give to you.

You’re too kind

Thank you Ed.

You’re welcome. Reach out with any questions you may have.

@@goatmototours TNX , just bought a Tenere700 and I am pumped to go to MX.

@@pvflyer67 hooooodoooggie.. that’s a built-for-Baja bike my man. Congratulations! You just missed the Ensenada beer fest a couple of weeks ago. I’m on my way to Canada right now but I’m taking a group to Mexico in October for 10 days. Loreto and back. Please Email me your info if you’re interested and I’ll keep you posted as soon as I have the logistics figured out: hsalari@goatmototours.com

@@goatmototours will do.

You’re welcome. Good luck with the trip. I was just down there two weeks ago and the weather was perfect. Just be mindful of constructions south of Ensenada. I’m riding up to Victoria, BC this Sunday for 10 days. Let’s see how wet and cold we get 🥶

I’ll put together a separate video for riding all the way down La Paz. In the meantime I highly recommend cutting over to the sea of Cortes to San Felipe from Ensenada via MX3 and taking the MX5 down to Chapala. It’s a lot more scenic and absolutely great roads. It’ll take you back to MX1 and you can continue south towards Guerrero Negro. You’ll get there around lunch time so go into town and find Señor Taco, it’s a small hole in the wall taco place but oh so good! Reach out to Paul and Bonnie at Ignacio Springs in San Ignacio. They rent yurts to sleep in and are both Canadian expats. Paul has a cool story about how he got the place. In Santa Rosalia there’s a cool town square to take photos of and a very good coffee shop right next to the town square called Coffeestar. Slick name! You’ll be very close to Loreto and it’s a nice town to spend an evening in. Great restaurants in front of the mission. The road from Loreto to La Paz is kinda boring so just white knuckle it through there and be sure to lock your stuff in the city. It’s a bit sketchy around the port area. Have fun and eat lots of fish tacos

@@goatmototours thanks a lot for these tips! I live near Ottawa, still cold here (-1C this morning) West coast will be way warmer!

​@@goatmototoursHey bro great video, But we brazialians also can use this permit to travel there? By car or motocycle Thanks for the video! Obrigado pelo video!🇧🇷

@@maiconpenha7168thank you, yes everyone needs this to get into Mexico by car or by motorcycle or even by air.

Yeah those were my humble beginnings. You want words: go here. This video is a pretty decent guide: ua-cam.com/video/DSarKlti1lg/v-deo.html

Also to my defense, no where in the title or description say that this is a guide or ultimate tutorial on how to cross the border.

Hey Guy… thanks. I rode from Lake Chapala back in October all the way to San Felipe and most of it was fresh blacktop and not a soul in sight. I think everything except the Darien Gap is paved all the way to Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina 😂😂😂

I do off-roads on my own and by request. Most of my rides are pavement only because that's what the riders want. I have currently a short ride planned to Enseneda for the Beer Fest which is a weekender. Then in April I have a 10-day ride planned to Canada, visiting the beautiful city of Victoria, BC and in May I have a 21-day European tour planned to visit Germany, Italy, Croatia, Switzerland, Netherland, Scotland, Ireland and England. Once these three rides are completed I am planning a 21-day ride to mainland Mexico, CDMX, and a few surrounding provinces but haven't dedicated any time to it for now as my plate is pretty full with these three rides. All the info can be found on goatmototours.com Hopefully this answered your question or at least helped. Feel free to message me at henry@goatmototours.com with any questions or requests you may have.

Gracias amigo

😂😂 I feel like this is a trick question and either way I’ll be incriminating myself

Hola friend! Glad you liked the video. There's something magical about that Baja Ferry to Mazatlan. Those passenger partied all night lol. I did a similar loop to yours back in July 2020. In hindsight, I probably should have done it later in the year because I hit triple digits in parts of Baja, especially Between Loreto and Lapaz got really hot!!!! ♨But I truely enjoy riding mainland Mexico and it's really true what you say about drivers in Mexico . They embrace the idea that you're on an adventure, especially truck drivers and they make sure to give you room or signal you that it's safe to pass🚚🛻...really a great feeling being down there. Here's my cheesey video from that trip...I was very new to recording and made a lot of mistakes but was able to capture some stuff ua-cam.com/video/G8iRDJHcAjQ/v-deo.html

That is a wonderful area where you're staying right now. The city of Guanajuanto is absolutely magical and it seems like the Spaniards never left. Would love to see videos of you riding that area. I will be leading a group to Mainland Mexico later in 2023, after leading a ride to Canada in April and to Europe in May 2023.

@@goatmototours Have not gotten around to video recording my trips yet, suppose I should start by buying a GoPro. Visited Patzcuaro this morning, truly a magical place, may be moving from Puerto Vallarta to there soon to use as a home-base while continuing the journey!

When you return to the states, the only document you need to worry about is your passport/passport card. The stamped FMM goes into your pouch until you leave Mexico and then you can dispose of it. Hope that helped.

@@goatmototours so it's not a required document? Very informative video BTW. :)

I am taking a group to Ensenada for the Ensenada Beer Fest in March. All includsive, all-expenses paid, wine, music, food and chauffeured van rides. Let me know if you're interested: goatmototours.com/ensenada-beer-fest-2023/

@@goatmototours sounds like a good time. Unfortunately, I'm unavailable in March.

That is 100% accurate. When you travel to mainland Mexico and/or stay longer than 7 days, you need to purchase a temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) and as you mentioned, in addition to the fees, you will need to leave a deposit of $400, sort of a promissory note that you will export the vehicle from Mexico upon completion of your journey. You can get the TIP from Banjercito, the government agency that issues them, you can do it online and you will receive your deposit back when you return back to the US. The key is to stop by a Banjercito branch, usually before the border crossing, have them inspect the vehicle and take the VIN out of the system. Failing to do so will result in complications the next time you enter Mexico. Hope that helped. I will put together a video to cover the TIP, but it’s a pretty straight forward process.

You can order your TIP from here: www.banjercito.com.mx/registroVehiculos/#

@@goatmototours Thanks for the confirmation..

Thank you. Hope you can join us soon.

I am taking a group to Ensenada for the Ensenada Beer Fest in March. All includsive, all-expenses paid, wine, music, food and chauffeured van rides. Let me know if you're interested: goatmototours.com/ensenada-beer-fest-2023/

Thanks man. This was a weekend trip with a SoutherN California BMW Riders Club. We stayed in Ensenada Friday night, then headed over to San Felipe for some delicious fish tacos on Saturday and stayed in Tecate Saturday night. Went to wine tasting on Sunday and headed to the border later afternoon. I take groups down to Baja regularly. Visit my site goatmototours.com and sign up for the newsletter and I keep you posted on the next Baja trip.

@@goatmototours That’s awesome, cheers!

Thank you!!! Wonderlust is wonderful disease to have

Thank you Rodrigo. There is no endorsement needed. You can simply fill out the form online, print it, take it to Aduana at the border crossing to get it stamped and you're done. The entire process at the border takes 30 seconds. My only suggestion: make sure you print both parts of the FMM, both sides, left and right! They will then separate it at the border but they do need both parts when you approach the window. Good luck and let me know if you need anything else. I have another video that discusses just the FMM right here ua-cam.com/video/GIndwk0Drys/v-deo.html

I am taking a group to Ensenada for the Ensenada Beer Fest in March. All includsive, all-expenses paid, wine, music, food and chauffeured van rides. Let me know if you're interested: goatmototours.com/ensenada-beer-fest-2023/

Honestly, I don’t remember seeing anything on their site that demands color but I’ve always printed it in color. There’s nothing on the form that needs color except the logo on top so I’m gonna go ahead and say B&W should be perfectly fine. As a matter of fact I’m headed down there in a week so I’ll print a B&W and if you don’t hear back from me that means I’ve been detained for not having colored form 😂😂

@@goatmototours Lol .. good luck!

@@goatmototours Thanks for the response!

Every trip is an all GS trip. We just tolerate you guys on ridiculously weird models, we let you guys come and and play but at the end of the day: Long Live GS (and the Adventure model of course)

Hi there. There may very well be some shady third-tier insurers who have slipped in a disclaimer deep in their small prints about that but when I get insurance for Mexico I use one of the top three reputable companies, those being either Chubb, Mapfre or HDI. Neither one of those have a claim about Mexican drivers license, which I don't even believe exists for tourists. Tourists may require to get an international driver's license, as it is mandatory in most European countries, but as a US citizen driving/riding in Mexico, your US (California in my case) license is always accepted, or at least on the Baja side it always has been. We recently had a mishap in our group and one of our riders crashed his bike close to Loreto, BCS. We were at least three days away from the border but luckily we were able to get bike back together so he could ride back up to the US. When he contacted his Mexican insurance provider, Chubb, he was told that he needs to have an agent inspect the bike while still in Mexico. They have a pretty strict protocol that needs to be followed before crossing the border in order to have a completed insurance claim. And yes, they did ask the rider for his FMM, the tourist permit, during the claim process. Other than that, no issues with driver's license. Hope that helped.

@@goatmototours That greatly helps, thank-you!!

@@platoon1081 You're welcome. Glad I was able to help.