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ksplitt

Apr 16, 2011, 6:44 AM

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VISA RUN TO GUATEMALA?

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my first tourist visa run to guatemala from oaxaca. from what i understand it's straightforward. will take ADO gl bus [no ADO platino on that route} to tapachula, chiapas, then bus or taxi across to guatemala. go get renewed visa, ask for another 180 days? that it? anything else i should be aware of?

get conflicting reports on whether one has to stay in guatemala for 72 hr. most people have said...no. also, should i get one-way or R/T ticket?

about how much is the visa?

kindle and camera safe to bring? OR, will they ask me in guatemala to prove with sales receipt where i bought them? thanks, kurt

playaboy

Apr 17, 2011, 7:56 AM

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Re: [ksplitt] VISA RUN TO GUATEMALA?

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I just did the same thing except I went to Belize.

When I left Mx, I turned in my FMM. They didn't even ask for my receipt for paying the FMM fee nor did they exit stamp my passport. I think he just tossed my visa in the trash can. I could have walked across the street and gotten a new FMM without leaving MX.

I spent 5 days in Belize visiting friends and playing tourist. When I returned to MX, I filled out the form and they automatically gave me 180 days. The official didn't even look at my Belizian passport stamp. I had to go to the bank and pay a 262 peso fee a couple of weeks later.

playaboy

Apr 25, 2011, 4:35 AM

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Re: [ksplitt] VISA RUN TO GUATEMALA?

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How was your trip?