OT - Puerto Penasco, Mexico
Oct 3rd 2005, 4:15 pm
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Re: OT - Puerto Penasco, Mexico
You may want to check with your nearest Mexican consulate. There may be
special rules for green card holders. But I'd think he'd need to bring his
passport. And may even need a visa.
- Eric S.
"Noorah101" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> The GC doesn't necessarily guarantee him entry into Mexico, does it?
>> ForEx, I can't enter the UK or France or even Canada on my GC: I have
>> to use a passport from my country of citizenship? Doesn't the same
>> apply to Mexico?
>> Of course, Mexico may have some special agreement with the US, but I
>> don't know...
> I don't know...I've heard that a green card holder can currently enter
> Mexico and Canada w/o a visa....but I don't know if they need to show
> the passport or not. Showing his passport doesn't do anything for him,
> since he doesn't need a visa to Mexico, and he's got his green card to
> show his status in the USA.
> Anyone else know for sure?
> Rene
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special rules for green card holders. But I'd think he'd need to bring his
passport. And may even need a visa.
- Eric S.
"Noorah101" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> The GC doesn't necessarily guarantee him entry into Mexico, does it?
>> ForEx, I can't enter the UK or France or even Canada on my GC: I have
>> to use a passport from my country of citizenship? Doesn't the same
>> apply to Mexico?
>> Of course, Mexico may have some special agreement with the US, but I
>> don't know...
> I don't know...I've heard that a green card holder can currently enter
> Mexico and Canada w/o a visa....but I don't know if they need to show
> the passport or not. Showing his passport doesn't do anything for him,
> since he doesn't need a visa to Mexico, and he's got his green card to
> show his status in the USA.
> Anyone else know for sure?
> Rene
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Oct 3rd 2005, 4:19 pm
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Re: OT - Puerto Penasco, Mexico
Originally Posted by arijit
From the Website of the Consulate General of Mexico in New York City... non-US citizens who have Green Cards or LPR stamp in their passport do NOT need a mexican visa... but they DO need to carry their passport in addition to evidence of their LPR status.
http://www.consulmexny.org/eng/visas...idents_inm.htm
http://www.consulmexny.org/eng/visas...idents_inm.htm
My mistake, I wonder why. Is Canada the same?
Oct 3rd 2005, 4:38 pm
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Re: OT - Puerto Penasco, Mexico
"nettlebed" <member36319@british_expats.com> wrote in message
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>> Hi All,
>> Sadegh and I are thinking of driving to Puerto Penasco, Mexico
>> (known also as Rocky Point). He has the 2-year conditional GC. Is
>> this all he needs to go to Mexico later this year? Should he also
>> bring his Iranian passport for any reason? (I think not, but wanted
>> your ideas).
>> Also, has anyone been there and can recommend a nice hotel for 2
>> nights within walking distance of the beach and shops? Something
>> around $80 to $100 a night is OK as long as it's worth it. I did some
>> internet research, but not having been there myself, can't really tell
>> what's a good deal or not.
>> Thanks, you guys!
>> Rene
> The GC doesn't necessarily guarantee him entry into Mexico, does it?
> ForEx, I can't enter the UK or France or even Canada on my GC: I have
> to use a passport from my country of citizenship? Doesn't the same
> apply to Mexico?
> Of course, Mexico may have some special agreement with the US, but I
> don't know...
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Actually, one can enter Canada based on permanent residence in the US.
Check out this site and scroll down the page to Visitor Visa Exemptions.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.html
We did this, but my husband's from Switzerland, so he wouldn't have needed a
visa anyway.
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>> Hi All,
>> Sadegh and I are thinking of driving to Puerto Penasco, Mexico
>> (known also as Rocky Point). He has the 2-year conditional GC. Is
>> this all he needs to go to Mexico later this year? Should he also
>> bring his Iranian passport for any reason? (I think not, but wanted
>> your ideas).
>> Also, has anyone been there and can recommend a nice hotel for 2
>> nights within walking distance of the beach and shops? Something
>> around $80 to $100 a night is OK as long as it's worth it. I did some
>> internet research, but not having been there myself, can't really tell
>> what's a good deal or not.
>> Thanks, you guys!
>> Rene
> The GC doesn't necessarily guarantee him entry into Mexico, does it?
> ForEx, I can't enter the UK or France or even Canada on my GC: I have
> to use a passport from my country of citizenship? Doesn't the same
> apply to Mexico?
> Of course, Mexico may have some special agreement with the US, but I
> don't know...
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Actually, one can enter Canada based on permanent residence in the US.
Check out this site and scroll down the page to Visitor Visa Exemptions.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.html
We did this, but my husband's from Switzerland, so he wouldn't have needed a
visa anyway.
Oct 3rd 2005, 4:39 pm
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Re: OT - Puerto Penasco, Mexico
Originally Posted by Boiler
My mistake, I wonder why. Is Canada the same?
VISITOR VISA EXEMPTIONS
Many people do not require a visa to visit Canada. These include:
[...]
* persons lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence who are in possession of their alien registration card (Green card) or can provide other evidence of permanent residence.
Many people do not require a visa to visit Canada. These include:
[...]
* persons lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence who are in possession of their alien registration card (Green card) or can provide other evidence of permanent residence.
Oct 3rd 2005, 5:29 pm
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Re: OT - Puerto Penasco, Mexico
sounds like fun. I have heard Rocky Point is a good time.. I am sure it will all work out.. I am sure you know this but I think you need extra insurance on your car to travel in Mexico..
have fun..
have fun..
Oct 3rd 2005, 5:44 pm
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Re: OT - Puerto Penasco, Mexico
Originally Posted by souls canuck
sounds like fun. I have heard Rocky Point is a good time.. I am sure it will all work out.. I am sure you know this but I think you need extra insurance on your car to travel in Mexico..
have fun..
have fun..
We'll see. It sounded like fun, but I'm not sure now. I feel safer traveling in the USA for now...but he's mentioned Mexico a few times, so thought I'd look into it.
Rene
Oct 3rd 2005, 6:01 pm
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Re: OT - Puerto Penasco, Mexico
Originally Posted by Noorah101
Hey, thanks souls! Yes, I checked out all that extra insurance, thanks for the tip.
We'll see. It sounded like fun, but I'm not sure now. I feel safer traveling in the USA for now...but he's mentioned Mexico a few times, so thought I'd look into it.
Rene
We'll see. It sounded like fun, but I'm not sure now. I feel safer traveling in the USA for now...but he's mentioned Mexico a few times, so thought I'd look into it.
Rene
No problems in Mexico, but I guess like anywhere you have to use your nouse.
Oct 4th 2005, 2:45 am
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Re: OT - Puerto Penasco, Mexico
Originally Posted by Noorah101
Hi Captain,
Yes, that's the site I spent the most time looking at. I agree that the touristy border sites are not the best for seeing real Mexico, but it's all we can manage on short time.
I sent an email inquiry to the Mexican Consulate in LA...we'll see if they respond.
If he has to get a visa, it's totally not worth it just for a 3-day trip. Plenty of places yet to see in the USA.
Thanks everyone for all your help.
Rene
Yes, that's the site I spent the most time looking at. I agree that the touristy border sites are not the best for seeing real Mexico, but it's all we can manage on short time.
I sent an email inquiry to the Mexican Consulate in LA...we'll see if they respond.
If he has to get a visa, it's totally not worth it just for a 3-day trip. Plenty of places yet to see in the USA.
Thanks everyone for all your help.
Rene
You have one in Phoenix girlie!!
1990 West Camelback, suite 110
PHOENIX, Arizona 85015
Tel: (602) 242-7398, 3649, 249-2363, Fax: (602) 242-2957
http://www.consulmexphoenix.coxatwork.com
Oct 4th 2005, 4:56 am
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Re: OT - Puerto Penasco, Mexico
Originally Posted by Hypertweeky
You have one in Phoenix girlie!!
1990 West Camelback, suite 110
PHOENIX, Arizona 85015
Tel: (602) 242-7398, 3649, 249-2363, Fax: (602) 242-2957
http://www.consulmexphoenix.coxatwork.com
1990 West Camelback, suite 110
PHOENIX, Arizona 85015
Tel: (602) 242-7398, 3649, 249-2363, Fax: (602) 242-2957
http://www.consulmexphoenix.coxatwork.com
Thanks, I found that one too...I couldn't get their email to work, for some reason. I'll try calling them tomorrow.
Rene
p.s. - actually, the link you posted doesn't work for me.
