Bringing Your Vehicle into Mexico from the USA

Any valid drivers license from any state is validfour legged things running onto the road suddenly
anywhere in Mexico.encourages the recommendation that most of
However both a temporary vehicle importationyour driving to be in daylight hours.
permit and a promise to return the vehicle formYour passport or birth certificat or affidavit of
are required for travel deeper than 15 miles intocitizenship as well as vehicle title and registration
the country.are required.
Permits are not required in the Baja CaliforniaIn the event your vehicle is leased a letter on
Peninsula as long as the vehicle is not taken intothe leasing firm's letterhead giving you permission
the mainland.to take the vehicle out of the USA is a must.A
And if you exceed the return date indicated onsmall fee must be paid by credit card; in lieu of
the form the vehicle is subject to confiscation.this a lengthy bonding process is required.
US automobile insurance is not valid within Mexico.IF you prefer to rent a car while while within
Alhough having Mexican auto insurance is not aMexico use link below.
pre-requisite to getting the import forms weTempory import permits are valid up to 180
recommend it.In lieu of Mexican insurance you willdays. You are best advised to get that vehicle
need to demonstrate solvency in the event of anout of the country before the time expires to
accident.avoid losing the vehicle via impounding of same.
A Mexican insurance company guaranteesIn the event a vehicle becomes irreparably
payment in the event of an accident. Without thisincapacitated, arrangements to leave it may be
chances of you being detained are increased.made via the US embasy.
Roads in Mexico are different than in the USA inThe Mexican Treasury does have the authority
that there are frequent pot-holes to mess upto confiscate any vehicle illegaly imported into
your front end and speed bumps when goingMexico.
through towns. This besides chickens or otherEnjoy the driving and be careful.