VISITING MEXICO BY PRIVATE BOAT A QUICK GUIDE TO REQUIREMENTS FOR P RIVATE VESSELS, OWNERS AND CREW. 2020 IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS & VESSELS WHICH MAY BE PROCESSED PRIOR TO CRUISING IN TERRITORIAL MEXICAN WATERS BY PRIVATE BOAT. NOTE: These steps MUST be completed by individuals PRIOR to cruising in territorial Mexican waters for any length of time WITHOUT GOING ASHORE. e.g. visiting the Coronado Islands, fishing ventures, offshore crusing, etc. [email protected] STEP ONE Fondo para la Protección Tel (612) 123-3807 Visit the following Internet portal to apply for entry to Mexico and pay the de los Recursos Marinos Fax (612) 123-3807 required fees: https://www. banjercito .com.mx/registroEmbarques/ [ Trust Fund for the Protection Isabel la Católica SN of Marine Resources ] For additional information visit: Esq. Melchor Ocampo, https://www.gob.mx/inm/acciones-y-programas/sport-fishing-and-nautical-tourism fonmar.gob.mx Col. Centro CP 23000 Follow the instructions and save the electronic receipt. You will need it when La Paz, Baja California Sur you e-mail the passenger list to INM in the next step. Also print out a copy to keep with you on the boat. PURCHASE YOUR FISHING LICENSE ONLINE: The following information must be provided: www.sportfishingbcs.gob.mx INTRODUCTION a. Passport number of the person responsible for the vessel b. Vessel Documentation (State or Federal Documentation). ABOUT FISHING IN MEXICO The Instituto Nacional de Migración ( National Immigration Institute ) c. A $575 Mexican Pesos fee per each visiting foreigner as required by the Every vessel in Mexican waters carrying fishing gear, must obtain FONMAR is a trust fund established by the Government of the is the government arm required by Mexican Law to oversee foreign Federal Fee Act (Ley Federal de Derechos), Article 8, Section I. The fee must be a sports fishing license for each person on board the vessel. individuals visiting Mexico. INM has created a new PRE-TRAVEL State of Baja California Sur , to ease the process of obtaining paid using a credit card for each person INDIVIDUALLY. Group payments are simplified process in order to facilitate the documentation of those A sports license is not required for fishing from shore. Sport Fishing licenses, as well as the lawful enforcement and not allowed. individuals wanting to visit Mexico by boat and wishing to engage Anglers in ocean waters may use as many fishing rods/reels at the same supervision of this great sport in order to maintain and enrich STEP TWO in recreational activities, including sport fishing, whale watching, time as desired. In inland waters, only one rod/reel may used at any the wonderful and unique sea life found in these waters. Download and complete the spreadsheet with the information of the diving and cruising — among others. one time per fisherman. In both instances, the catch limits dictated by Fonmar’s website www.sportfishingbcs.gob.mx , is a secure and vessel and passengers from: The process involves the completion of three simple steps which http://www.inm.gob.mx/gobmx/word/index.php/instructions-for-the-shipping-of- law must observed. easy way to obtain your permit to fish in Mexico. All you need to may be completed BEFORE departing for Mexico, as outlined electronic-passenger-lists A sportfishing license allows the angler to catch fish only; shellfish or do is enter your name(s), license term and start date and you will within this brochure. Here you will find the following: crustaceans are strictly prohibited, the only exception is squid. be directed to a secure banking site to add your credit card Also totoaba, turtles, marine mammals, reptiles and amphibians are n A Sample Form (spreadsheet) for submission of a list of maritime information — once the transaction is complete you’ll receive an passengers and crew members — delete the sample information and protected by federal law and must be avoided. email confirmation and receipt, and a popup with the link to GET TO KNOW WHO’S WHO insert your passenger list. Save it to your computer following the For bottom fishing, only up to four hooks may be used in a vertical line. download and print your permits. instructions on the web page including how to name the file correctly. Electric powered reels may be used by persons with disabilities, and a n A guide for filling the Form for the submission of a list of maritime FONMAR also promotes Sport Fishing on local, national and The Maritime Authority works through special permit must be obtained from the authorities. MARINA ( Secretariat of the Navy ), to oversee passengers and crew members international levels and provides funding for research and compliance of the regulations issued by the IMO, in order to guarantee protected, efficient n An e-mail Directory/List of INM Ports addresses for submission of lists of education at authorized academic and scientific centers to assist and safe maritime passages. maritime passengers and crew members. CATCH LIMITS: in the preservation of our oceans. Provides Banking and Credit services to STEP THREE members of the Army, Air Force and Navy, • In ocean waters and estuaries, up to TEN FISH, with a maximum of and the General Public, and oversees the E-mail the completed spreadsheet to INM and copy of your receipt (See STEP five fish of the same species. online services allowing payments for the TWO above, 3rd bullet, on how to find the correct e-mail address) temporary import of vehicles and boats. • Marlin, Sailfish, Swordfish, Shark, and Pescada ( Sterolepis Gigas ), the Baja California Sur An arm of the Mexican government which As an example, if you are leaving from Southern California you should send the limit is ONE total— which will count as five of the same species. Fishing seasons controls and supervises migration in the e-mail to the Ensenada INM Office at: [email protected]. Jaan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec country. Visit the following for more information: • Dorado, Rooster Fish or Sabalo, Berry ( Mycteroperca Jordani ) or StStriped Marlinrlinl The Mexican tax authority responsible for the https://www.gob.mx/inm/acciones-y-programas/sport-fishing-and-nautical-tourism Blue/BlaBlackackk Marrlin supervision for compliance of tax and customs Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus Orientalis), the limit is TWO total — which will Mahi Mahi (Dorado) legislation. Once the visitors information outlined above is sent to INM, INM will e-mail count as five of the same species. Tuuna The Mexican Navy is one of the two you back the entry authorization (or denial) to the individuals intending to independent armed forces of Mexico. The • Squid. The limit is FIVE per angler per day RRooster Fish enter Mexico’s territorial waters onboard the given vessel. The document Yellow Tail naval forces are called the Armada de México. The Secretaría de Marina (MARINA) must be kept aboard the vessel at all times along with the receipt of payment. • Inland, fresh water. The total limit is FIVE fish either of the same or (Secretariat of the Navy ) includes both the The receipt must be presented to the Mexican Immigration different species. Armada and ministerial and civil service. Authorities at the first Port of Entry in exchange for each CONAPESCA is a decentralized body of individual’s FMM (see next page for additional information). • Underwater fishing. Only when free diving — no tank, and using a SADER ( Ministry of Agriculture ) committed to harpoon equipped with rubber band, coil or pneumatic. legality, quality and transparency, in charge of n The authorizing e-mail will also contain INM’s permit to enter as a fostering and developing coordination with Visitor Without Permission to Perform Activities for Profit (i.e. work for • Catch and Release. There is no limit as long as the catch is released various entities to implement policies, COMISIÓN NACIONAL DE ACUACULTURA Y PESCA programs and regulations that lead and income/profit). in good condition for survival. facilitate the development _ competitive and sustainable, of the fishing and aquaculture n The length of the stay will be the amount of time requested by the applicant, • Three days or longer — fishing from a vessel. The accumulated www.ammt.org sector of the country. but shall not exceed 180 days, and cannot be used for multiple entries and maximum number of catches per angler will be three times the daily [email protected] CONANP is the institution responsible for departures. safeguarding the areas with the greatest limit as mentioned above. biodiversity in Mexico. n A copy of your information will be s ent to the Secretary of the Navy (MARINA ) and to the Port Captain. 2 3 IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS WHICH MUST BE PROCESSED AT THE FIRST PORT OF ENTRY IN MEXICO BY INDIVIDUALS CRUISING VESSEL DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS MEXICAN TERRITORIAL WATERS. n Every vessel entering Mexico must carry ORIGINAL current Vessel Documentation or SECRETAR ÍA DE MARINA Registration that proves ownership; this means Federally Documented vessels will need to present a USCG Certificate of Documentation and undocumented vessels will need to have a SEARCH AND RESCUE Passport/Visa valid State Registration. Foreign flag vessels from Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, British Virgin A Passport Book allows (SAR) OF THE n ALL foreigners traveling to Mexico, including U.S. citizens, are Islands, Cayman Islands, Republic of Marshall Islands, Japan, etc., will require a current required to carry a valid and current passport to enter Mexico. U.S. Citizens to travel to/from MEXICAN NAVY Mexico using any means of Certificate of Registry. Non-Mexicans from certain countries may also require a Visa. transportation. n All vessels registered under a Corporation or LLC or when the legal owner is not on board, Contact a Mexican Consulate for a list of these countries or: WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF EMERGENCY https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/ saltlakecity/index.php/avisos/83-bya3 are required to have an original notarized letter onboard authorizing the Master or Representative to operate the vessel.