(All US citizens). Didnt you hear? The Boogeyman always comes from another place! While its not okay, I thought it might be important to include. Could you just clarify or let me know whether there were any problems when you entered Mexico from Brazil and then when you went from Mexico to the US? I have a dental emergency and my preferred dentist is in Los Algodones. I agree Eva. Theres nothing like Mexicalis mouthwatering tacos, beer and the I live in canada but a dual citizen,can i walk across the border to mexico for dental work,so any problem coming back into the USA the same day? -and a proof of vaccine. To Mexperience. We are fully informed regarding the usual requirements, but until reading this article, believed that we would not be allowed to enter Mexico until the border was opened to non-essential travel. We are planning to drive back to US for 3 months beginning of May thru Laredo probably. vehicles/VIP's. Hi Jennifer, When you go into Mexico you always drive the toll roads. We strongly recommend that you check current rules, restrictions and requirements with the airline you intend to travel with before you fly. Thanks, Sheryl. You must present a valid passport in order to receive the entry permit, and there is a charge associated with the permit for stays of more than seven days. Finally, agriculture is another key component of Tijuanas economy, with many of the citys inhabitants relying on their farms for their livelihood. we are in the same situation. If so, proceed to secondary. We are also traveling via CBX to Cancun at the end of November. I just went through Laredo on June 30 2021 and took Piedras Negras to Eagle Pass when I came back through on Aug 13 2021. You will also need a temporary vehicle import permit to bring a U.S.-registered vehicle beyond the border zone. Also, if you need any help getting to Mexico (Im Mexican), feel free to reply here and Ill be glad to provide some help. Would my chances be better if I crossed on a bus or shuttle from the airport in El Paso? As long as you are a Legal resident! has anyone from the northeast went driving to Mexico without problems? No questions asked. I have a Work VISA L and I had to come to Mexico since my grandma passed away, my visa expires by the end of September so I want to know if I would have any issues with Immigration as I plan to flight back this Friday, my I94 expires until next year on May. If I leave the car in Mexico at my friends place, will they stop me at the airport? I am concerned that we will be turned away. And do either of us need a tourist permit just to go to the dentist? -Valid passport With California under quarantine, does anyone know if I will need to quarantine when I get to SD? Im pretty sure you can travel by air to Mexico without a problem, as long as you dont have any kind of symptoms youll be fine. Fax Number: None. Official websites use .gov The EAST Mexicali crossing will be open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week. If you have Brazilian passport I would not leave the US . You are good to go no vaccine passports or negative tests required. So you believe as long as someone has all of their proper identity paperwork, valid US plated title and car registration, even a negative Covid test, there are no problems receiving the 180 day tourist stamp and TIP permit? Did you have any issues? I came back into the US on May 29 with my vehicle, and they were asking I wanted an entry permit. If you have a Mexico residente visa, there are no restrictions. I heard that no children are allowed to pass the border, and only 2 adults per car, is this true? Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. We are in a loophole! Do you think Ill have a problem getting across the border now that Non essential travel is barred? No restrictions of any kind in Mexico. You cannot fly within Mexico without an FMM, and you need a passport to obtain an FMM. On some occasion Mexican custom officers have demanded a bribe in order to cross into Mexico. I was wondering if I can fly close to border and drive over or walk over. Do you drive into Tijuana or take the trolly out of San Diego. Pls let me know. US citizens and US permanent residents (Green Card holders) are not required to show proof of Covid vaccination when using the land border crossing into US. A lock ( It costs like $25 so you can be legal until you imigrate with Permanant residency there. Do not even think of crossing the border without the insurance and also make sure youve got all the necessary paperwork for you car (Registration etc.) Planning to stay there for ~4 days. Hi Audrey Were all US citizens. The article makes it sound like our only issue will be the possible road-blocks after entering Mexico. Seems like a double standard no matter how you look at it!. The city is home to numerous attractions such as the Rio Hardy, the Imperial Valley, and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. WebFrom Highway Mexico 5 heading north, you will enter into Mexicali. My husband and 2 kiddos are both American and Mexico citizens but me and my other 2 are not will we have any issues trying to cross over to Mexico or back? Mexicos economy is growing at an impressive rate in addition to major industries. We had no problem or issues regarding flight or driving. Thank you! did she go to school? Several large border cities have multiple crossings, often including one or more that bypass the We will be able to cross the border at Nogales into Mexico for non essential travel, right? Dears, Can I cross the border with my motor home and enter to Mexico as non-citizen from any border which is more West since I am in California. Land crossing does not require a negative COVID test. I am from a boarder town and the department of public health does regulate people from the USA crossing over to MX. Discussion in 'Latin America' started by The Fist, Nov 13, 2007. Get a grip on yourself, close the TV, idtch fakebook, google gestapo, youlube and twatter and start looking for the truth for yourself like a grown up! I have hired a Mexican National, who has been living in the USA for the past 10 years, to be my fishing lodge manager on Holbox Island. To be honest nothing is clear. Ensenada??? If Im not sick will they let me in? I have a local doctors appt in 5 June hoping the travel ban would be over. Do not surrender the pink or title as it shows ownership to anyone who possesses it. When you crops over yo Mexico they will ask you what is your business there. Just be careful. I applied for my passport back in early November and requested to Expedite the process, but it still states In Process. My family and I are planning to travel to Jalisco in two weeks. ( passport) even before reaching the border patrol agent at the kiosk shack? Best to be prepared w printed documents of the rules. We are ready to go in our truck and 58 cargo trailer but heard its closed until 21st of December and they keep changing it. This bustling city is the capital of the Mexican state of Baja California and boasts a population of over one million people. Her license expired and was not able to get an appointment until recently and her new I.D wont be here on time. I want to enter out of Columbus into Mexico to pick up my medicine and then come right back to USA. I am hoping to get a 6 month tourist visa as well, but at least from your comment I guess I can be sure at least they will let me come back into Mexico. Actually you can cross with your birth certificate and ID. Hello everyone February 2nd, 2021. I want to go to Cedros Island (Isla de Cedros) this summer. as for the import permit ,online is what I did, got it in less than 2 days. My name is Lindsay! It took literally 3 minutes to cross. Can we cross with vais for the poeple here in Mexico. In fact, he encouraged people to continue their business as usual, even though the pandemic was ravaging through the border community. Its revenge for US building the wall. I understand that Mexico will let me return but will I be required to have official documentation of my prior exit now? The DL and birth certificate are enough. Did you have any trouble entering Mexico and coming back to the US? Mexico is not a Canadian province. Thank you Janet! Depends for what reason, the permissions you have, and the items youre carrying. The immigration official will probably say Welcome Home. United States, An official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. I have recently crossed border holding b1/2 for taking flight from lax to india. It only works for them right there, if you want your freedom rights work for you it will cost you. If you become infected with Covid during your stay, what are your expectations of the Mexican medical system? You are art of the problem! The new rules require visitors (people who do not hold a US passport or Green Card) who wish to enter the United States by land from Mexico to present evidence showing that they are fully vaccinated with an approved Covid vaccine brand. A Few times i got some grief for it but they still had to let me in. We also flew into LAX from Canada and then drove across the border. What difficulties you have? Do not go where you dont belong and dont argue with anyone of authority. Let you know at the border the officers they dont care about your realID they want to see all your papers. Hi Paul, My daughter lives in California and wants to fly into Guadajara to visit me. My wife and I are hoping to retire in Quintana Roo, but planned on traveling on a 180-day tourist visa while checking it out. Many relatives have crossed back to the states by land in the last 20 days and none of them were asked to have a proof of VOVID test. I have friends that go to rocky point all the time and never get a visa but if something happened to you or one of your kids and you needed emergency care or to return home it could hold things up and you can get in big trouble. Mexico offers visitor permits for visits and short business trips lasting 180 days or less to passport holders on Stay updated with news and opportunities - Subscribe free to our Mexico Newsletter. Thanks! Thats bullsquirt you have kept my fiance stuck across the border since the outbreak, are you actually going to open the border or just keep adding a month at a time like they have been doing, so is the 21 of Sept it or will it turn into October then November then December,.????? Be as upfront and honest as needed. The MAIN (DOWNTOWN) Mexicali crossing will still remain open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. She is flying here to orlando .. does she need this special permission since she is flying !? They have a vacation home there and we were going to go this 4th of July but canceled; too much hassle for now. Furthermore, due to its highly educated workforce and access to advanced technology and machinery, many businesses consider Baja California an excellent option. By the way, moron, why do you think the flu disapeared in 2021 and new variants appeared suddenly? If is matters of restriction because COVID they should not be allowed to get out of the country. Just make sure you have a mask. Under the heading Traveling to Mexico from the United States we have noted that Mexico has not imposed any legal restrictions on entry to Mexico. Thanks. I am a US citizen with no residency status in Mexico. https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/western-hemisphere-travel-initiative. my answer if it had been on time would have been hmmmmm Risky. It is only restricted for non-Americans driving into the US from Mexico. Whether this will mean Americans actually have a tougher time getting in is unknown, but I doubt it because MX is dependent on the tourist dollar, and will be even more so when economies start really crashing from the excessive pandemic response. US, CA dez (it's a dry heat)/West Yellowstone,MT, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Virus is NOT the reason for such a US position, there are 4 times more new cases per capita in the US than in Canada, and fewer vaccinations. As of right now you can drive a rental car into Mexico IF you rent from Avis in TX (and a few other boarder states) and have a business/company Avis account. You might find this article helpful: I am worried I will be turned away but have heard that many people are still crossing, so it seems uncertain. Our American work visa ends in December along with our Florida Drivers License. However, if we get denyed our extention wed have to leave immediately. Apparently they will also tighten up on Americans enetering at the northern border. Also, did anyone got TN Visa at San Francisco or LAX airport? I am sure if you have your plane tickets they wont harass you . My boyfriend is from Scotland and spent 14 days in Mexico and arrived yesterday into the US from Mexico. You can get in from US to Mexico by car if you are US citizen or permanent resident. Any info would be greatly appreciated! An ID Card, birth certificate and drivers license are examples of items you can bring to show identification that he is a US citizen. If i want to go to tijuana what do i need to say or do at the border to be able to get into mexico as an american? She is your dads caregiver for his medical needs. I also have a current Texas drivers license (not Real ID). Although I dont agree with anything you just said, if you really want people to research this or believe any of your nonsensemaybe being a jackass and calling people morons and being so disrespectful is not the way to go! Additionally, tourism is another major contributor to Tijuanas economy. Are they still running? The border crossing restrictions (due to Covid and people crossing) does not apply to us. Im a bit reluctant as I havent driven to TJ in decades. WebDiscover Baja Travel Club 8322 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Correct? There were some rumours that they allow returning Canadians but there is no such exception in the rule. What good does it do to close the Border between the US and Mexico if Mexico never enforces it? This is helpful. My fiance is from England and has a British passport with a B1 visa for the states. The Mexican Consulate in Denver authorized my Menaje de Casa as well. We have our 3 year temporals. My step kids want to come here to the US for Christmas, does anyone know, can they cross over from Tijuana to San Ysidro to get to San Diego airport? We tried getting his passport but all agencies near us are not open at this time. I wonder, If I travel to Mexico and stay for 14 days until June 21st, will I be able to travel to the US on June 22nd as a non-essential traveler? I dont know what would happen if they said they are just tourists. We are in San Carlos and many Americans are coming down. Last winter I stored my van at a place called Portico Storage in Calixico.Not cheap-$80 for a month.But I had a keypad code and could get the van back anytime.If you want to avoid traffic in Mexicali cross the border about 6am-The locals dont get up early.Going north back into the USA I find the newer east crossing hard to find but its the Passengers over 18 years of age are allowed: 10 packs of cigarettes, 25 cigars or 200 grams of tobacco, three liters of liquor or beer, six liters of wine. My sister-in-law who is a US/Mexican citizen tried to cross with her husband in Nuevo Laredo and was denied. I just passed through using mine after Thanksgiving. I would like to know who exactly makes the decision to keep honest Mexican nationals with legal tourist visas from crossing the border, yet we allow 12400 illegal Haiti immigrants come and be transported all over the USA without even a Covid test , not to mention TB, Measels, AIDs and who knows what other diseases and parasites. I believe there is still an essential travel test if you are coming by land. However, Id research first if your process can be performed here in Mexico. California only borders the Mexican state of Baja California and a Mexicali, a city located on the United States border with Mexico, is a sister city to Calexico, California. Digital I have had my Residente Permanente since 2013 and when walking or driving across the border I have never stopped to fill out the FMM or to return it. Mexican people are super friendly and awesome and narco related gangs you hear about in the news in Mexico dont bother local Mexicans or tourists. I myself are in Mexico for 15 days and plan to fly to Florida! Tijuana, on the other hand, is the second largest city in the state and is known for its bustling nightlife and vibrant culture. She has a active up to date tourist visa. Im a UK citizen and I travelled to Mexico for 14 days in order to then enter the US the UK is still on the banned list. I dont have either (just an expired US passport). Thank you Lester! The reason behind this is because Mexico, just like the USA, doesn't want you bringing in things to resale or even bringing in things so you don't have to buy in Mexico. The wait at Mexicali was over an hour. I can see there arent any restrictions for traveling into Mexico, but would hate to be turned away at the border. Than you can have a California plate and a Mexico plate. The Mexican government sold the land to the USA, get educated. I want to use the CBX bridge since I am flying into Tijuana. Just bring your passport and your patience as the line to get back in the US can be very long. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. No you dont. The city of Mexicali, Mexico is located on the U.S.-Mexico border, a region that has been of great importance to both countries for centuries. Question: It sure would be nice to see at least one news agency US or Canadian let the loads of Canadians that winter here in Mexico know if they are able to cross the US/MEX border on their way back to Canada. Avoid Laredo, Matamoros, Juarez, Del Rio! Scare tactic. If you have a Residency Visa sticker in your passport, then you should have no trouble crossing and you can explain if necessary that you are en route to Mazatln to exchange your residency Visa sticker for a residency card. Id like to drive an RV down and wait out the opening of the Belize border in Mexico. Out of no where I received my passport. A lot of the smaller airports are shutdown. Be sure to take registration on vehicle. Janssen (made by Johnson & Johnson). I want to start my enrollment into a Mexican University, I am in the need to travel over there to get all the papers and stuff to start my enrollment and Start school this September. Im just going to the border and bringing it back home. Traveling to Mexico over the border to drop of my cat to get operated to get out something they put on for her femur can grow back safely would it be okay then pick her up in 4 days leaving Monday August 16. My question is: does Mexico issue TIPs right now and also, what about tourist cards? may need to have on you proof that you live in san carlos.. You will have no problem if you have a home in San Carlos. For your car import card go to the office at the border. Hi Paul, I am in same situation. Yes, you are as long as you have a valid drivers license either from Mexico or The United States, the issue here is that if you have an American drivers license some Mexican police officers can make you go thru a rough time but if you have a Mexican one, in my experience is going to be less trouble to drive in both countries. Does anybody know if we are allowed to use CBX to enter the US? I use a passport card now just so I dont have to listen to the verbal scolding. Nik, Yet a Canadian (in my case) who has a home in Mexico, and is a permanent resident in Mexico is NOT permitted to transit the US. Do you happen to know if my husband who has a tourist visa will also be able to cross back with our kids and I (all dual citizens) . They gave those north the option of staying and becoming citizens or moving south to Mexico. As far as I can tell and seems obvious, EVERYONE needs a Covid test REGARDLESS of method of entry into the U.S. Where or how you get it can be dependent on method of re-entry, but everyone needs one, or whats the point of the law protecting everyone? North Korea is a better place than the West in 2021! They got a 7 day for free but had to go thru that process. Tijuana, despite the fact that the Cartel is no longer active, continues to have a vibrant city with a plethora of entertainment options. No. Hi Erin Up to 5 hours. the oral surgeon there does an excellent job at 1/5th the cost compared to Houston. The land border restrictions did not affect flights, but policies are now being aligned to make it necessary for all visitors to the United States to be vaccinated to whether they arrive by air, land, ferry, or rail. We are planning to fly to Puerta Vallarta for vacation in early August. She IS essential to me!!! I hear they are safer. I am planning on walking across to Tijuana from San Diego on August 13th to August 16th. Also, have crossed border by foot and car. The fee is about $25. Im Mexican, living in Mexico with a Tourist visa. Just carry your Mexican passport with you. I think that can happen at any point in time, covid or not. The city also has a large border-crossing industry that facilitates commerce between Mexico and the United States. Hello, I dint think so since you are not a permanent resident nor us citizen. The U.S. doesnt. The San Ysidro Port of Entry is the busiest land border crossing in the world, with 300,000 people crossing into the United States daily from Mexico. Im trying to find out if I can re enter the USA from Canada to drive through to Mexico? Yes. Its been operating for months and months. As a Canadian myself you are asking a very legitimate question. Honestly, they put these restrictions to not look bad for closing the south border, they might ask you some questions and they might want to look tough but theyll let your cross lol, mexicans dont mind an american coming to their country and spending dollars, if anything they are happy with it (I can talk like this because I am from Mexico). Im an Indian citizen and I have travelled to Mexico City for 14 days to then fly into the US on a B1/B2 visa to attend my nephews wedding.