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I have seen some information regarding the Residente Permanente, which I applied for and received 10 years ago, but am hoping to get advice on my situation. I am going from San Diego to the Tijuana airport, and flying to Zihuatanejo on Tuesday, where I have reserved an apartment. However, my Residene Permanente and related papers are all missing, after I had a suitcase stolen a while back. Is this still valid without problems, or should I allow extra time at the airport before the flight leaves to check with the Mexican authorities, or wait until I get back to Zihua and deal with it there? I hope it is still valid, and that the information is still in the system. I would greatly appreciate it if anyone has any suggestions ????

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I have seen some information regarding the Residente Permanente, which I applied for and received 10 years ago, but am hoping to get advice on my situation. I am going from San Diego to the Tijuana airport, and flying to Zihuatanejo on Tuesday, where I have reserved an apartment. However, my Residene Permanente and related papers are all missing, after I had a suitcase stolen a while back. Is this still valid without problems, or should I allow extra time at the airport before the flight leaves to check with the Mexican authorities, or wait until I get back to Zihua and deal with it there? I hope it is still valid, and that the information is still in the system. I would greatly appreciate it if anyone has any suggestions ????

You should contact the nearest Mexican Consulate asap. Papelito habla. Without documentation it doesn't matter what's in the system, same as losing one's passport. You should have reported the document stolen immediately in order to be issued a new one or to get a temporary official paper of some kind.

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Thanks for the input, but the consulate is not open today, nor would I have enough time to deal with it except for getting it resolved at the airport and allowing extra time for that. At the very least, I have a valid U.S. passport and should be able to pass through at the airport with that...

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Thanks for the input, but the consulate is not open today, nor would I have enough time to deal with it except for getting it resolved at the airport and allowing extra time for that. At the very least, I have a valid U.S. passport and should be able to pass through at the airport with that...

Aren't you good for 6 months jf you just enter as a tourist? Then try straightening out the mess while you're in Mexico? Just asking.

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Thanks for the input, but the consulate is not open today, nor would I have enough time to deal with it except for getting it resolved at the airport and allowing extra time for that. At the very least, I have a valid U.S. passport and should be able to pass through at the airport with that...

Aren't you good for 6 months jf you just enter as a tourist? Then try straightening out the mess while you're in Mexico? Just asking.

Since the border is supposed to be closed to tourists crossing on foot or in vehicles, he may find problems crossing from San Diego to Tijuana. Having a migratory status of Residente should open doors that are closed to others.

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In real life the border into Mexico from the US is not only open, they are doing what they can to facilitate tourist permits and vehicle permits.

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In real life the border into Mexico from the US is not only open, they are doing what they can to facilitate tourist permits and vehicle permits.

Correct, it has not been closed at all thru all this. Mexican press has reported it is over time but it has not been.

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Thanks for the input, but the consulate is not open today, nor would I have enough time to deal with it except for getting it resolved at the airport and allowing extra time for that. At the very least, I have a valid U.S. passport and should be able to pass through at the airport with that...

I could be wrong, but the Consulate should be open every day. Though I haven't needed to use one for over 31 years, on my last day in the USA before moving to Mexico I had to visit the consulate in Miami, and if I recall correctly it was a Sunday. Took me all of 20 minutes or so. They were very helpful.

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Thank you for the responses! I don’t live close to the consulate office, and do not have enough time to go there if it is open. I may be able to handle this at the Tijuana airport before my flight, so if I can’t do this then, at least I should be able to use my passport without any problems along with showing my one-way ticket (I have a Mexican fiancé, and apartment to go to, which is “essential travel)”. At the very least, the passport is valid for a 6 month stay, and I can figure out what I need to do to renew my “Residente Permanente” in Zihua. About a week ago I checked with the State of California regarding it’s requirement for “Essential Travel Only” and was told I would not have a problem with that. I think tourists may have a problem with California’s current requirement, however...

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ALERT:
"It is important you do not enter Mexico as a tourist, this mistake will cause you to lose your residency visa, and you will be required to start the process again, including leaving Mexico in order to apply for a residence visa."

From:
https://mexlaw.ca/loss-mexican-temporary-permanent-residence-card/

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Thanks for the excellent information. I not only don’t have the card anymore, I don’t have the proof of payment either. On top of that, I don’t have a police report (How do I get one if I am not a criminal?) All I have is a one-way plane ticket. I do have a Mexican fiancé- does that factor in to my situation at all? I’m hoping and praying for the best :-)

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Seriously, do make sure you do the right thing manana because if you don't, it could cause you years of distress!

Find out what you need to do, maybe marry, and all will be well, hopefully way more than that!!

Much happiness!!

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ALERT:
"It is important you do not enter Mexico as a tourist, this mistake will cause you to lose your residency visa, and you will be required to start the process again, including leaving Mexico in order to apply for a residence visa."

From:
https://mexlaw.ca/loss-mexican-temporary-permanent-residence-card/

Jan. 03 2021

@mosesk

Thanks for that excellent link with useful information. ;-)

A few months back I accidentally left various "plastic" cards including my RESIDENTE PERMANENTE credencial, at Sam's.
I got lucky, as a great lady employee found them, and returned all intact.
Now, I don't take it with me, unless I know I will need it as an official ID at where I am going to. I do though, carry a copy of it.

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not positive, but I believe renewal of a permanent resident card needs to be initiated outside of Mexico at a consulate in US or Canada. Prior to '17 it could be done from within Mexico at an Immigration office.

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I thought they were good forever and didn't need renewing. Tell us more!!

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You will most likely be asked to purchase a six-month tourist visa at the airport. You won't have any problems entering Tijuana. Do you plan to use the CBX (Cross Border Express)? It is expensive but very convenient. Otherwise, you can cross on foot at San Ysidro or Otay Mesa and hail a taxi. Before Covid, I always would cross at San Ysidro, walk downtown TJ (10 minutes from the border crossing) and take a bus directly to the airport for 14 pesos.

With regard to the alert that you should not enter as a tourist, that is something above my pay grade. However, it is always easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to ask for permission. "But the authorities at the Tijuana airport made me buy a six-month tourist visa!"

Also, as of yesterday, there was no problem getting back into California from Tijuana. Crossed both ways via auto using SENTRI to get back into San Diego.

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I was planning on walking from the San Ysidro bus no. 907 stop about 20 minutes, or 1 mile, to the border crossing. I thought it was a short walk to the airport after that, but it sounds like I need to take another Tijuana bus after that? Also, I thought that the “visa” cost was included in my Aeromexico plane fare that I already paid, and all I need to do is fill out a short form on the plane...

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Your visa cost IS included in your airfare if you are leaving from other than Mexico. If at the CBX, you'll pay as you enter. It's a wonderful way to fly!

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I was planning on walking from the San Ysidro bus no. 907 stop about 20 minutes, or 1 mile, to the border crossing. I thought it was a short walk to the airport after that, but it sounds like I need to take another Tijuana bus after that? Also, I thought that the “visa” cost was included in my Aeromexico plane fare that I already paid, and all I need to do is fill out a short form on the plane...

Hmmm. I am not sure why you are taking the 907 bus. (Maybe you are thinking of the 905A bus which will take you close to the CBX, Cross Border Express?) It is way better to simply get on the Trolley (Blue Line to San Ysidro) and take it all the way to the end of the line. You are dumped off at the pedestrian crossing in Tijuana. The airport is not definitely not within walking distance. If you want to take the bus, cross the border and follow the other pedestrians to downtown Tijuana. (Look for the arch -- you won't miss it -- and just keep walking toward the arch. Others will be walking that way also. You could take a short bus ride to downtown Tijuana but unless you catch the bus right as it is leaving, it will be faster to walk.)

Once you are in downtown Tijuana under the arch, cross Avenida Revolucion and walk along the pedestrian mall to the next block. The buses to the airport leave from Avenida Constitucion and Calle Segunda (Second Street). Don't be afraid to ask for directions. Many Tijuanenses want to practice their English. The bus is definitely the tightwad's preferred method of transit. However, in this age of Covid, even this card-carrying, founding member of the Abstemious Traveler's Club is using the CBX.

There are numerous taxis as soon as you exit the border crossing. A taxi ride from the pedestrian border crossing should cost you between US$15 and US$20. (They will most likely start at US$20.) Be sure to get the price beforehand. If you have pesos, you should be able to negotiate MX$250 pesos which is about US$12.50. Actually, I have not used a taxi to the airport in quite some time so I am not sure of the price anymore.

Speaking of pesos, if you take the Trolley to San Ysidro, you may want to bring some dollars with you and convert them to pesos before you cross the border. You will get a very decent rate of exchange just a block away from the Trolley station. (There are Casas de Cambio right at the Trolley station but if you just cross the street, you will almost always get a better rate of exchange. It may take some time to cross the street as the lights are long.)

Regarding the tourist visa, we always fly from the Tijuana airport so I have never had the price of the visa included in the airline ticket. You will want to confirm that with Aeromexico.

Have the time of your life!

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