Can I travel to Mexico again, even if I didn't return my Tourist Card?

Question

I traveled to Mexico last year, and got a tourist card for certain amount of time. When I came back into the U.S. I didn't return to my tourist card. I will be traveling to Mexico again a week. My question is can I get another tourist card even if I return the other one? Also, does any one know the average cost for insurace for a car and the permit for a car in Mexico (currently)? EX. 2007 Nissan Altima.

If my brother has a permit of his car, can he still be allowed to travel to Mexico even if he hasn't return it? Can he receive a tourist card?

Answer 1

I live in Mexico with an American car and have ins. for it for $300. usd a year!  Sort term ins. for just a visit  will notr be as good a bargain, but cannot be bad. try site below.  Be ABSOLUTELY  sure to turn in car permit before leaving Mexico.

Answer 2

I seriously doubt not returning the tourist card will be an issue. They give you the forms on the plane and get the card at the customs / immigration station at the airport. they are shuffling tons of people thru and Ive never seen a computer terminal close by to even run you through. Seriously - no worries. I can tell you that this time you will not board a plane on your exit w/o giving them the card. things have changed on that respect. By land / car probably the same deal - no worries - just dont lose and turn it in this time.

Mexico wants your tourist $$$ especially when comming in - they dont check really. I guess they figure the American Gov't did a check on you before issuing your passport ?

Car insurance - pricey - expect $300 a month. Permit and all other fees probably another $100 or so dollars so I would plan on around $500 to get your car into Mexico. Just a good guess.

Answer 3

Just throw away you old card it is worthless and no one knows you did or did not return it. You only return it if you fly out of Mexico. I travel back and forth alot and use the same one for 6 months and then get a new one. The people who issue the FM 1 dont know anything about you.

How did he get the car out of the country without turning in the permit? But, that also is not a problem since obviously the car is not in Mexico, right? It costs 11 dollars and they put it on a credit card. The card and the title and ID have to be exactly the same, and the card has to be a realy credit card. Not debit/credit....

Insurance varies, but I would advise you to get it in the states way before you get to the border. Contact your provider now or do a search....   Good travelling!!!