To successfully enter Mexico with your Carnet, please be prepared with the following:

General Requirements:

• Affix the checklist
• ATA Carnet must be registered for customs approval before arrival; allow at least 3 days before making an entry.
• The translation into Spanish may be required for the General List
• Typically limited to 6 months; extension until Carnet expiry is possible.

References:

• Canaco official website: http://www.carnet-ata.org/index.php/servicios
• Canaco Carnet Registration site: carnet-ata.org

Special Notes:

• To extend the Carnet to its expiry date after the initial stay of six months holders must complete the extension request in Spanish (Carta solicitud prorroga Carnet ATA)
• Upon submission of the online registration, a registration number will appear on the browser. Please refer this number when asked by Mexico customs at the time of entry.
• Mexico no longer sends Mexican customs approval via email.
• Canoco sends registration information to customs within 12-24 hours and it may take three days or more for customs to process the approval.
• Contact Canaco at (5255) 3685 2269  ext. 1301  for assistance.

Goods not allowed on Carnets into Mexico

• Ban entry of all vehicles except for cars with mounted film equipment.
• Vehicles used in a television commercial.