General Reports

[Explorer8939]

I think the experience you are speaking to is flying from the US into Mxico were my experiences are only flying from Tijuana. Last year I flew to CDMX and I didn't fill out any FFM or was I ever asked for ID. They use to ask you for your ID and boarding pass when you go to get into the security area but now they just want to see your boarding pass.

I'm flying to GDL in a few days so I'll see if anything has changed.

If you fly from the US to CDMX, you will be asked for a completed FMM at Immigration in Mexico City. The fee for the FMM is included in your airfare.

On your return flight, the FMM will be taken from you before you board the plane.

[TjBrazil]

Can someone from California explain the lunacy that is California to me. I'm reading an article today that they are trying to pass a bill to give illegals no down payment and no interest loans on homes. Why are illegals being treated like royalty in these sanctuary cities. They aren't citizens, so they can't vote. Citizens can't get these bennys so why them.

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/...gal-immigrants

[Sol12]

Perhaps. But before, whenever you entered Mexico by air, you had to go through passport control and fill out an FMM. Free for 7 days, and whatever the charge was for longer stays up to 180 days. Now, at least in Mexico City, they do not even offer the FMM at passport control.

I think the experience you are speaking to is flying from the US into México were my experiences are only flying from Tijuana. Last year I flew to CDMX and I didn't fill out any FFM or was I ever asked for ID. They use to ask you for your ID and boarding pass when you go to get into the security area but now they just want to see your boarding pass.

I'm flying to GDL in a few days so I'll see if anything has changed.

[Zenduka1]

The FMM is a single entry visa that allows presence in Mexico for up to 180 days. It is invalid once the holder has exited Mexico.

But, there is no mechanism for canceling the FMM for land border crossings, so lots of people keep them after they walk back to the US. Using the FMM at a land border to get back into Mexico is not legally possible, but since FMMs aren't required to get into Tijuana anyway, you get waved through.

What you can't do with a used FMM is fly into the interior of Mexico.

I am not sure what used FFM means. If it means expired then you can't use it at land, air and sea ports.

If it means unexpired but one you bring in from the US into Mexico land, air and sea ports then works at land crossings only with no issues. You can't use it to fly or pass through sea ports into Mexico though. In my case I flew from California to Puerto Vallarta and thought they will wave me in after checking my passport at PV. No, they asked me to change the FMM but they did not charge my for it. In the case where you already crossed into Mexico via land ports and then fly into the interior locations of the country, I don't see a scenario why you could not be able to use it. A good example of this is, If you go to Otay Mesa airport using the land bridge then you are obligated to buy FMM or other shorter period visa. If you cross on foot using the FMM as stated above and then go to the airport you can use your that same FMM. I would advise though if they ask you whether you have been to the US since you got that FMM, don't lie and buy a new one. At least I saw one person wrote about this in some forum.

[Hargow20]

Went to Tijuana and the Mexican immigration official filled out a FMM form & kept it. Does see a bit odd. Probably a way prove that they are doing their job.

The FMM is a single entry visa that allows presence in Mexico for up to 180 days. It is invalid once the holder has exited Mexico.

But, there is no mechanism for canceling the FMM for land border crossings, so lots of people keep them after they walk back to the US. Using the FMM at a land border to get back into Mexico is not legally possible, but since FMMs aren't required to get into Tijuana anyway, you get waved through.

What you can't do with a used FMM is fly into the interior of Mexico.

[Explorer8939]

The Mexican immigration official told me that the FMM form was good for 180 days when they were charging for it.

The FMM is a single entry visa that allows presence in Mexico for up to 180 days. It is invalid once the holder has exited Mexico.

But, there is no mechanism for canceling the FMM for land border crossings, so lots of people keep them after they walk back to the US. Using the FMM at a land border to get back into Mexico is not legally possible, but since FMMs aren't required to get into Tijuana anyway, you get waved through.

What you can't do with a used FMM is fly into the interior of Mexico.

[Enter The V]

One place I want to checkout is the Marabu and maybe Rocamar if its still there? This question isn't for the Zona Norte tourists.

[BrotherMouzone]

The Mexican immigration official told me that the FMM form was good for 180 days when they were charging for it.

That is true. The FMM cards you pay for are good for a maximum of 180 days. But they are also intended to be single-entry forms, meaning in theory they cease to be valid once you leave Mexico, even if it's prior to the 180 days (form is supposed to be turned into officials or discarded upon leaving the country). But I've never actually heard of this rule being enforced, at least at the land border. I've even gone back and forth across the border over a few days time re-using the same form, which they even let you use to go through the Mexican Nationals line, even though I definitely don't look Mexican LOL.

[Phordphan]

I'm not sure if the are doing away with it I just not enforcing it like before. Many years ago when I would fly out of Tijuana they would make me pay the fee and fill out the FFM at that little kiosk they have. A few years before COVID I was taking my first trip in many years and went to actually find the guys for the FFM and they were confused about me wanting to give them money for it, but they accepted. Since I've never been asked for the FFM I just figured it was a waste of time and money and haven't done it since and still no issues.

Now the only time when I was traveling during COVID I think it was the summer of 2021 and many Americans were going to Mexico since some places weren't open. They had yellow tape across most of the airport were people go to check their bags so they cold funnel everyone to be able to pull obvious tourists aside to have them fill ou the FFM and I'm sure to pay the fee. Since I don't check bags and don't dress like a tourist I just went thru the hallway that takes you directly to the security line.

Also during COVID many officers for migration were caught takingmoney so this could be the other reason they don't care since they don't want to get in trouble.

Perhaps. But before, whenever you entered Mexico by air, you had to go through passport control and fill out an FMM. Free for 7 days, and whatever the charge was for longer stays up to 180 days. Now, at least in Mexico City, they do not even offer the FMM at passport control.

[LuvMexicanas]

Over the years there have been many guys who have asked about the logistics to cross into Tijuana with the San Diego airport as the starting point. Well, there's a potential option now for guys to avoid that. For example, a dude living in Dallas can now fly to Tijuana by making a simple connection through Phoenix because American Airlines recently started flights between Phoenix and Tijuana.

[Hargow20]

The Mexican immigration official told me that the FMM form was good for 180 days when they were charging for it.

Yes, I'd always noticed they let you re-use the FMMs even though they're not supposed to. And I guess the last few times I've been to T,J customs hasn't even bothered to give me an FMM now that I think about it. They mostly just take a quick look at my documents and waive me through. I used to make it a point to fill out the FMM online beforehand to save time and hassle but now I don't even bother with that since they seem not to care anymore.

[BrotherMouzone]

Tijuana has always been pretty lax about FMM, too. You're supposed to surrender them when you leave the country, but they don't enforce that and you can re-use them. However, they appear to be doing away with them. Used to be when you flew into Mexico, or crossed at CBX, you had to get one. I flew into Mexico City a few months ago and nothing. If you had an RFID passport you could even go through the electronic kiosks. In both cases there were no FMMs issued.

Yes, I'd always noticed they let you re-use the FMMs even though they're not supposed to. And I guess the last few times I've been to T,J customs hasn't even bothered to give me an FMM now that I think about it. They mostly just take a quick look at my documents and waive me through. I used to make it a point to fill out the FMM online beforehand to save time and hassle but now I don't even bother with that since they seem not to care anymore.

[Sol12]

Tijuana has always been pretty lax about FMM, too. You're supposed to surrender them when you leave the country, but they don't enforce that and you can re-use them. However, they appear to be doing away with them. Used to be when you flew into Mexico, or crossed at CBX, you had to get one. I flew into Mexico City a few months ago and nothing. If you had an RFID passport you could even go through the electronic kiosks. In both cases there were no FMMs issued.

I'm not sure if the are doing away with it I just not enforcing it like before. Many years ago when I would fly out of Tijuana they would make me pay the fee and fill out the FFM at that little kiosk they have. A few years before COVID I was taking my first trip in many years and went to actually find the guys for the FFM and they were confused about me wanting to give them money for it, but they accepted. Since I've never been asked for the FFM I just figured it was a waste of time and money and haven't done it since and still no issues.

Now the only time when I was traveling during COVID I think it was the summer of 2021 and many Americans were going to Mexico since some places weren't open. They had yellow tape across most of the airport were people go to check their bags so they cold funnel everyone to be able to pull obvious tourists aside to have them fill ou the FFM and I'm sure to pay the fee. Since I don't check bags and don't dress like a tourist I just went thru the hallway that takes you directly to the security line.

Also during COVID many officers for migration were caught takingmoney so this could be the other reason they don't care since they don't want to get in trouble.

[Sol12]

No idea what you mean by shared apartment, the action in tijuana is (a) club girls (b) escorts (c) streetwalkers.

Did you read the posts of guys talking about the shared apartments or casas that are in Tijuana? Just because you haven't seen something doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

Also besides casas you can go to the massage places that have girls, beside the one across from HK the one next to Pueblo Amigo is still around and I'm sure some of the other ones still exist.

Tijuana has many different options for girls it's just most guys don't get out to explore them.

[Phordphan]

My understanding is per Mexican federal law you're supposed to carry your passport and FMM card on you at all times in Mexico (maybe I'm wrong about this). In theory, policia can detain you if you don't have them on you if they really wanted to is my understanding. Though in all my years going to Tijuana I've never had policia stop me or ask me for those documents, to the point where I'm very comfortable not carrying them around when I'm out and about in Tijuana as it can be a bit of a pain in the ass to have that stuff on you at all times.

Tijuana has always been a bit of an exception. DL has always been fine even though the law says you need your PP on your person. But I always carry my passport card, too, just in case. They're cheap and handy and you can travel all over Mexico with them.

Tijuana has always been pretty lax about FMM, too. You're supposed to surrender them when you leave the country, but they don't enforce that and you can re-use them. However, they appear to be doing away with them. Used to be when you flew into Mexico, or crossed at CBX, you had to get one. I flew into Mexico City a few months ago and nothing. If you had an RFID passport you could even go through the electronic kiosks. In both cases there were no FMMs issued.