Dealing with the death of a loved one is stressful in any situation and is made even more complicated when it happens abroad. For U.S. citizens who have died in… Read more »
Death of a U.S. Citizen Abroad in Mexico
Posts Categorized: Rules & Regulations
Update for Temporary Importation Permits (TIPs) in Baja
The states of Baja California & Baja California Sur are still free zones and do not require a temporary importation permit (TIP) for a vehicle as long as you have… Read more »
New Fast Track to Permanently Import a Vehicle into Mexico
In January 2022, Mexican President AMLO made an official decree to make the process to permanently import, or nationalize, a vehicle into Mexico much easier in some states. Legal residents… Read more »
From the U.S. Consulate About Overseas Voting from Baja
U.S. Consulate Tijuana, Tijuana, Mexico Message for U.S. Citizens Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots 12 October 2016 Don’t wait; return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies… Read more »
How to be Prepared for an Emergency in Baja
Before You Go Register with the U.S. Government’s STEP Program Before you travel, register with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). This is a free service to allow U.S. citizens… Read more »
Temporary and Permanent Resident Visas
In November 2012, new immigration laws took effect that changed the names and processes for Mexican resident visas. The terms FM2 and FM3 have… Read more »
San Ysidro Fast Pass Lane
If you’re looking for a faster way to get across the border, one option is to get a pass to use the Fast Pass Lane in San Ysidro. The Fast… Read more »
Temporary Boat Importation Laws Have Changed for Baja
***WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT DISCOVER BAJA IS NOW PROCESSING BOAT TEMPORARY IMPORTATION PERMITS (TIPs). SEE HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION*** Be aware that the temporary boat importation laws have… Read more »
South Dakota License Plates
The following is the procedure to follow to obtain a South Dakota Title and License Plate. By doing this procedure you no longer need to pay California state registration or… Read more »
New Process for Sportfishing and Nautical FMMs
UPDATE: Discover Baja is now processing Nautical FMMs for Discover Baja members. For more information and an application, see our Nautical FMM page. If you are traveling by boat… Read more »