Fly Fishing Permit Mexico
Extend Your Puerto Vallarta Stay the Official Way
Puerto Vallarta has an allure that is hard to resist – the sun-filled days and warm, sultry nights get in your blood, and you just can’t get enough. You’re ready to return before your week or two in a villa Puerto Vallarta has even ended. There is a simple solution to this dilemma: next time you come to town, plan on spending a month or two (or more) living near the shore of Banderas Bay.
If you travel at all, you probably already know something about the rules that determine if and under what conditions you’ll be permitted to return to your home country. North Americans, for example, apparently follow the guidelines found in the “Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.” You can read all about it on the web, and good luck to you with that. Meanwhile, Mexico has its own set of rules that dictate how long you can stay and what kind of permissions you need.
Bienvenidos, Turista!
Mexico requires that visitors who travel into the country beyond the border “free zone” (about 20 miles from the border as the crow flies) purchase a Mexican Visitor’s Permit, or FMT (Forma Migratoria para Turista). If you’re flying into town, it’s likely that your airline ticket included the price of the permit and you’ll be asked to fill out the form in flight or on arrival.
The fee for an FMT is around $22US; if you’re driving to Puerto Vallarta, stop at the border and take care of this important bit of paperwork there. Once you have your FMT in hand, keep it, or a copy of it, with you at all times. In addition, you probably ought to carry a passport or other form of official identification. If you’re going to stay in your villa Puerto Vallarta fewer than six months, the FMT will be sufficient; if your stay will go beyond six months, you’ll need to get a visa.
About that Tuba . . .
So what can you bring with you to help you feel more at home during your extended stay? Mexican officials will let you come into the country with two cameras, two cell phones, and one laptop computer (whew – that sounds like a lot of work!). You are also welcome to bring your guitar, flute or sousaphone; people who have heard you play can tell you if this is a good idea or not. And the outdoor enthusiast in you will be glad to learn you may bring a set of golf clubs, three surf boards, four fishing rods and/or your skis.
About the Author
The author is a huge fan of Puerto Vallarta and enjoys his vacation at Villa Rental Puerto Vallarta. For further information on Vacation Rentals in Puerto Vallarta and Puerto Vallarta Vacation Rental please visit www.villaencantada.com.
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