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Old 21 Jan 2012
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Just got charged $ 476.00 to enter Mexico
After 30 years going with vehicles and moto's to Mexico, I was charged this incredible amount in Chetumal. I know about the new increased changes in June 2011, but all money exchanges goes in their favor
1 $ 400 deposit
2 $ 48.40 permit
3 $ 22.00 immigration, which I was forced to pay eventhou I told immigration, I was only going to stay less as a week, what would make me exempt, but the Bancorcito said my tourist card said 180 days and immigration gave me the booth, when I asked him to change it. In the past you had the option to pay this fee later in your trip, if you exceeded 7 days.
Anyway the math, still does not make it $ 476.00 and if they give you the deposit back ( I hope), they use the rate of the day, and I am probably sure, I will loose again between buying and selling rate

I think it becomes a ripp-off and expensive for most of us and Mexico will loose on the end

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When I went in October they asked for a credit card number in lieu of the $400 deposit. If I had not left the country with the bike they would have made a $400 charge. You don't have to pay that if you only go to Baja. I don't remember any charge for a permit. What was that for? Dave
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It is my understanding that the deposit is charged in USD and will be refunded in USD after you return your TVIP. No worries! Enjoy your trip!
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It is my understanding that the deposit is charged in USD and will be refunded in USD after you return your TVIP. No worries! Enjoy your trip!
Yep to the above, just done it. If your bike is older that 2006 it costs $300usd. They did make it into a right game though getting that cash back, they need a photo of the VIN plate on the bike - took them about an hour to do two bikes.


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Last week I crossed into Mexico and I paid a deposit of $400 on my credit card. My card was charged so make sure you have enough credit on you account to absorb the charge.
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Last week I crossed into Mexico and I paid a deposit of $400 on my credit card. My card was charged so make sure you have enough credit on you account to absorb the charge.
Actually if you have A credit card that is all that matters because the cc company will lend you the money - up to your CREDIT LIMIT. I doubt that any credit cards have such low limit as not to be able to cover the TVIP deposit. If you fail to repay the cc company before the monthly due date then you will face paying high interest rates on the "LOAN"
What you really are getting at though is a very good point. If you deposit a bunch of dollars onto your credit card before you use it that will be considered a cash surplus, a CREDIT to your account and you can draw on it without worries of having to pay 27% interest . Better have a stash of money on the cc acount and forgo the small return it would get in your chequing account than to pay the cc company at a very much higher rate .
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Actually if you have A credit card that is all that matters because the cc company will lend you the money - up to your CREDIT LIMIT. I doubt that any credit cards have such low limit as not to be able to cover the TVIP deposit. If you fail to repay the cc company before the monthly due date then you will face paying high interest rates on the "LOAN"
What you really are getting at though is a very good point. If you deposit a bunch of dollars onto your credit card before you use it that will be considered a cash surplus, a CREDIT to your account and you can draw on it without worries of having to pay 27% interest . Better have a stash of money on the cc acount and forgo the small return it would get in your chequing account than to pay the cc company at a very much higher rate .
Its pretty easy to pay credit cards online while traveling but you are right that if you end up carrying a balance you will pay a high price.

Most of my credit cards limit the amount that I can overpay. a card with a $10,000 dollar limit will only let me pre deposit 1000 or 10%.

On a similar note:

I travel using two separate checking accounts with separate ATM cards. I never travel outside the US with my primary checking account ATM card. I transfer money, as needed, to the primary account while leaving an emergency amount ($500) in the back up card that I can also transfer money to if I lose my primary card.
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So after an brief six weeks in Eastern and Yucatan Mexico I crossed back into the USA. A few days later the ITV Deposited money into my credit account. There was a difference of $65. I am not sure why there was less money returned to my account but it really is not worth my time to argue to much about it.
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The deposit is a bond, when you leave you will get it back. The best thing is to use a credit card BUT MAKE SURE AND STOP AND CHECK OUT WHEN LEAVING BY ANY CROSSING. Never had a problem. Left many times to Guatamala and Belize and re-entered. No grief.
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The deposit is a bond, when you leave you will get it back. The best thing is to use a credit card BUT MAKE SURE AND STOP AND CHECK OUT WHEN LEAVING BY ANY CROSSING. Never had a problem. Left many times to Guatamala and Belize and re-entered. No grief.
How true .Just exited Mexico and the security deposit /bond was returned to my credit card account. New rules. Credit card payment is de riguer.
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Sjoerd, is this something that is new? I will be heading into Mexico this summer to start my rtw. I know you need to get a tourist visa, bike insurance and now this bond? Almost sounds like a version of a carnet. So do they debit right away or just if you do not leave with the bike when exiting. Any answers helpful.
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Hi,

No its not new: http://www.ojurik.com

Its something like a deposit wichyou get back if you leave the country WITH your bike...

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Insurance isn't mandatory in Mexico. I traveled w/o.
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3 years ago when I entered thru Chetumal I was told you could only import a vehicle at Punta Sam and that Q. Roo was a "free state". In other words I entered without needing a permit as long as I didn't cross into a different mexican state. My bike is still in Q. Roo.
I guess things have changed! If they have would some one chime in with the current rules?
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