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Vehicle Travel in Mexico

If you are traveling into Mexico with your personal car you will need:

Tourist Permit

  • A permit is required for each adult traveling beyond 35 km of the border and must be shown at the border to cross into Mexico. 
  • Apply online at Government of Mexico Website.
  • Your permit is good for 6 months. The cost may vary depending on how long you plan to stay. 
  • Print both your permit and receipt and carry them with you.
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Vehicle Insurance

Kamloops Insurance Services represents MexiPass with A+ underwriters and offers two packages to choose from:

  • Auto Special Plus Package (for tourists)
  • MXPatriate Auto Plus (for homeowners in Mexico)

Both packages include travel insurance and offer up to $1 million liability coverage 

Click on our “Get A Quote” button to discuss your options.

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Immigration Pre-Authorization

  • Apply online 11-60 days before your trip at https://www.inm.gob.mx/fmme/publico/en/solicitud.html
  • Vehicle permit will be issued for same period
  • Print this document – it is needed for the Vehicle Import form
  • Once in Mexico go to the Immigration Office to exchange your printed pre-authorized form for FMM immigration document
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Temporary Vehicle Import Permit

  • Limit of 7,716 lbs GVWR except RV’s
  • Apply 11 – 60 days before entry to Mexico at https://www.banjercito.com.mx/registroVehiculos/#
  • The run-up to Christmas is the busiest season – apply as early as possible
  • Click on the link at the top of the page labeled “Inglés” if Spanish is displayed
  • Tip – do not use a period in any data entry field
  • Apply the permit decal to the upper centre of your windshield and print the import permit
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Entry to Mexico

Bring your

  • Passport
  • Driver’s License
  • Vehicle Registration
  • Proof of valid Mexico automobile insurance
  • Tourist Permit
  • Immigration Pre-Authorization
  • Vehicle Import Permit (all the paperwork)

Enjoy your trip!

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Coming Home

  • It's very important to cancel your vehicle import permit BEFORE you leave Mexico - you may not be issued another permit if you fail to do this.
  • Stop at the Mexico Customs office on your route home--usually about 15 miles south of the border.
  • Your deposit will be refunded but not if you are late returning to cross the border.

Note: Why is this info in this section?

Get your ICBC insurance refunded for a minimum 30–day visit in Mexico 

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