{"id":227,"date":"2023-10-06T13:39:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T13:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sanborns.com\/blog\/?p=227"},"modified":"2025-02-08T00:45:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T00:45:29","slug":"temporary-vehicle-importation-permit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sanborns.com\/blog\/temporary-vehicle-importation-permit\/","title":{"rendered":"Temporary Vehicle Importation Permit"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you planning to drive into Mexico for some fun in the sun? If so, you will need a temporary permit to bring your vehicle into the country. A temporary importation permit (TIP) is necessary if you plan to drive into Mexico.<\/p>\n

You won\u2019t need a TIP in what is called the\u00a0Mexico free zone<\/a>, which is where Baja and other cities close to the border are located. However, if you are going for a deeper dive into Mexican culture and geography, you\u2019ll need to get a TIP.<\/p>\n

Keep reading to find out more about a TIP, such as how much it costs and where to get it. In addition to a TIP, you will need\u00a0cheap Mexican car insurance<\/a>\u00a0to legally drive in Mexico. You can always check in with the experts at\u00a0Sanborn\u2019s Mexico Auto Insurance<\/a>\u00a0to find out more \u2013 and purchase your insurance online. Your TIP may also be purchased online or in person at the border from the proper authority.<\/p>\n

Where Do I Get a Temporary Vehicle Importation Permit?<\/h2>\n

The TIP permit may only be purchased from Banjercito, a military bank. In most cases, you can purchase your TIP\u00a0online<\/a>\u00a0before you go, which will save you time at the border crossing. Don\u2019t leave this till the last minute, however. If you are unable to purchase online, some Mexican Consulates in certain\u00a0U.S. cities<\/a>\u00a0will let you make an appointment to purchase your TIP.<\/p>\n

If none of these options work, you can purchase your TIP at the\u00a0border crossing at the Banjercito office<\/a>\u00a0located there.<\/p>\n

How Much Does a Temporary Vehicle Import Permit Cost?<\/h2>\n

Depending on the current exchange rate, the non-refundable fee for a TIP is somewhere between $40-$60. Additionally, you must leave a guaranteed deposit when you receive your TIP and the amount is based on the age of the vehicle. This money will be refunded when you go back across the border from Mexico and return your TIP – as long as it is before your visitor\u2019s permit expires. Deposit amounts are:<\/p>\n