Mexico and Central America Ride Planning and Road Wisdom

[Aventeren]

Howdy--

I recently came through Mexico, and I did not cancel my TVIP, as I was going to use it on the back side when I came back through. However now, I am in Costa Rica, and I have decided to continue on to South America--and as such I will not be heading back to Mexico--and I will therefore not be able to cancel my TVIP.

Does anyone know if there is an alternative method of canceling the Mexico TVIP from a different country?

Thanks!

[acejones]

Screwed

[sion]

Originally Posted by Aventeren

Does anyone know if there is an alternative method of canceling the Mexico TVIP from a different country?

Thanks!

look here for some information (website, phone number and email address) that may help you solve the problem:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=647840

[jimmex]

Originally Posted by Aventeren

Howdy--

I recently came through Mexico, and I did not cancel my TVIP, as I was going to use it on the back side when I came back through. However now, I am in Costa Rica, and I have decided to continue on to South America--and as such I will not be heading back to Mexico--and I will therefore not be able to cancel my TVIP.

Does anyone know if there is an alternative method of canceling the Mexico TVIP from a different country?

Thanks!

Just bring the same bike back through Mexico or you won't be able to get another vehicle into Mexico for the foreseeable future.

[Aventeren]

I've emailed my Banjercito contact to see if he would be okay with me going to the Mexican consulate in Costa Rica to have them somehow verify that I have the bike here--and that it was not sold in Mexico. I'll update everyone on how this strategy works out.

Given that I'm now going to be flying the bike home, it may be tough to go back through Mexico--unless I flew the bike from Argentina to Mexico City, which may be possible. We'll see.

Fingers and toes crossed.

Thanks for your help.

Originally Posted by sion

look here for some information (website, phone number and email address) that may help you solve the problem:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=647840

[tricepilot]

Originally Posted by Aventeren

I've emailed my Banjercito contact to see if he would be okay with me going to the Mexican consulate in Costa Rica to have them somehow verify that I have the bike here--and that it was not sold in Mexico. I'll update everyone on how this strategy works out.

Given that I'm now going to be flying the bike home, it may be tough to go back through Mexico--unless I flew the bike from Argentina to Mexico City, which may be possible. We'll see.

Fingers and toes crossed.

Thanks for your help.

Relax, this isn't Midnight Express or Papillion.

Bad on you for not canceling the TVIP

Bad on you for thinking you could cancel it at a foreign consulate

The fly the bike home idea is ok, see below.

To cancel the bike's TVIP you and it will need to appear at a Mexico border aduana.

Simplest way to do that it is just ride it home through Mexico. Or, don't sell the bike and ride it to Mexico in e future. Just don't bring a different bike. In that scenario, no new TVIP for you Charlie.

You've already kissed your deposit goodbye as you know. It's only money. Concentrate on taking photos on this current trip. People aren't taking enough photos these days. I don't care about your TVIP, I want to see your photos.

[Pedro Navaja]

Still don't understand why people can't follow simple rules.

[acejones]

Originally Posted by Pedro Navaja

Still don't understand why people can't follow simple rules.

It would sure head off a bunch of anxiety and be cheaper in the long run.

[SchizzMan]

Originally Posted by Pedro Navaja

Still don't understand why people can't follow simple rules.

They get simpler the more you do it. First time around can get a bit corn-fyoozing for some folks.

[SchizzMan]

Originally Posted by tricepilot

Relax, this isn't Midnight Express or Papillion.

Two great films. Recently saw a doc on Midnight Express. Turns out the true story of Billy Hayes' escape is far better then the fictionalized account in the film. You can watch it here.

[Stonewall]

Just hanging out

[pilot]

What's the story with the new passport cards? Can you take a bike across a border with one? Last time I did it, I used the passport book and it was stamped with the vehicle import information at each border. I need to know if I can use the card to transit borders.

[tricepilot]

Originally Posted by pilot

What's the story with the new passport cards? Can you take a bike across a border with one? Last time I did it, I used the passport book and it was stamped with the vehicle import information at each border. I need to know if I can use the card to transit borders.

The short answer is yes - it was designed specifically for frequent land/sea travel to Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, and Burmuda.

It is not designed to be used for air travel or for entering any other country than those listed and then only by land or sea.

I've used it for Mexico travel many times. Works like a charm. I've also ordered an online TVIP with it many times.

[pilot]

Originally Posted by tricepilot

The short answer is yes - it was designed specifically for frequent land/sea travel to Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, and Burmuda.

It is not designed to be used for air travel or for entering any other country than those listed and then only by land or sea.

I've used it for Mexico travel many times. Works like a charm. I've also ordered an online TVIP with it many times.

So I can't use a card to fly into Cabo? What about the rest of Central America? Can I use the card for Guatemala and south?

[tricepilot]

Originally Posted by pilot

So I can't use a card to fly into Cabo?

This was answered in my post

Originally Posted by pilot

What about the rest of Central America?

This was answered in my post

Originally Posted by pilot

Can I use the card for Guatemala and south?

This was answered in my post