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Originally Posted by HolyMole
Just a reminder for residents of British Columbia:
You are entitled to a refund of your ICBC car insurance premium for the entire period your vehicle is out of Canada/USA....i.e. in Mexico. You just have to apply for the refund at any ICBC office, providing documentation to show the dates you entered and exited Mexico. I always ask Mexican Immigration to stamp my passport for both entry and exit, as well as keeping a copy of the receipt you get from Mexican Customs for the vehicle when you leave Mexico, which shows entry and exit dates.
In my case, the refund for the 6 months we spend in Mexico more than covers the cost of the Mexican car insurance policy.
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That raises another issue. If you are traveling on a FM-T visa, always have it canceled by Migracion when you leave the country, if it will expire before you plan to return to Mexico. Some border stations are charging $5 for each day it has expired, when you try to re-enter the country.