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Huchepo

Nov 1, 2009, 9:51 AM

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Wallet sized FM2 visa ??

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I am in the process of replacing my FM2 inmigrado visa which was lost. The Immigration office here in Tijuana has told me that I can get a wallet sized version of my FM2, but I have to go to the offices of Immigration in Mexico City. Has anyone out there in cyberland done this?

gpkisner

Nov 1, 2009, 10:43 AM

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Re: [Huchepo] Wallet sized FM2 visa ??

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How would this help? I think you would still need all the pages for refrendos and travel outside Mexico, wouldn't you?

Huchepo

Nov 1, 2009, 12:26 PM

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Re: [gpkisner] Wallet sized FM2 visa ??

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More of a convenience, than anything else, size wise. Prorrogas and "refrendos" are for renewals of FM3s and FM2s, once inmigrado status is obtained, that process is no longer. This new wallet size FM2 would be similar to the new Passport card issued in the USA that is wallet sized for travel throughout North America and Caribe. It just is much easier to have on your person at all times rather than the passport style book.

If I travel outside of North America, I use my US Passport (not the US Passport card).

Anyone with FM2 inmigrado status have this credential?

IslaZina

Nov 2, 2009, 3:54 AM

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I'm up for renewal out of Cancun and will check into it. I carry a photo copy of my titutal pages now as it is, so I don't really see and advantage. You need the booklet to leave and re enter the country. Number of days out is limited, so they do have to keep track...
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morgaine7

Nov 3, 2009, 9:12 AM

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I went to pick up my renewed FM2 this morning (La Paz, BCS) and asked about the wallet cards. At present, they are available only in Mexico City, and only for folks with inmigrado status. Nice idea, though. It doesn't take long for the booklets to get raggy, even with infrequent use.

Kate

Huchepo

Nov 3, 2009, 9:41 AM

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Thanks Kate, that pretty much confirms what I was told here in TJ. I do have the inmigrado status. I sent an email to the DF office of UNAMI asking what I need to do to get the wallet sized credential....I won't hold my breath, but I will let you know if I get a response. Thanks, Ray