Go here: https://www.inm.gob.mx/fmme/publico/solicitud.html. Many foreign residents keep their US/CA plated cars in Baja and have the plates/stickers/documentation mailed to them as required. Hello YT, one of the definitions of essential travel is Individuals traveling for medical purposes so you can make the journey on that basis. However, your car must have valid and current US or Canadian license plates, and the plates/stickers must be kept current during the vehicles stay on the Mexican Baja peninsula. Can you tell me how to do this or direct me to a website please? Ive been traveling through for many months now with an expired passport. Or do I need to make up some essential travel excuse. Although it is part of Mexico, it is heavily influenced by its proximity to the United States and its large population of immigrants from that country. Ive lived in a city where I can see the az/Mexico border for twenty years. However, my drivers license just expired and they still arent renewing them due to COVID (I have to do it in person this time). I plan take a flight from Tijuana to Cabo but I live in the US. Actually you can cross with your birth certificate and ID. He overstayed the 180 days he gets from FMM but he will be returning in May by land to the USA and I was wonder if he will have to pay a fine? However, San Isisdro is charging each visitor 20 dollar per day pass but they are not giving receipts. I live here, have for several years. Mexico does not require air passengers flying to the country to be vaccinated; however, visitors flying from or through Mexico to the US will be required to show proof of vaccination. I drove to Mexico 18th and back to US on the 25 no issues . I am a US citizen and have traveled to Puerto Peasco several times. Nevertheless, thousands of Asylum seekers are being deported to Haiti without hearings. Again, congrats!!! WebTo get to the border, you will have taken either Highway 98 or Highway 111 (coming from Palm Springs way). Mexico dont, what else is new. I am a Turkish citizen in the U.S with B2 tourist visa which allows me to stay until 11th of August. There seems to be contradictory information on this site about US citizens driving into Mexico. The U.S Canada border is closed both ways for the same reason, the virus. Will I be allowed to cross? Just stick to the facts of whether or not US Citizens can cross the border. Be careful. These permits are processed through Banjercito and require a deposit that will be refunded once the vehicle leaves Mexico. Just make sure to have your U.S. passport to re-enter the U.S. and be safe. Nobody needs a passport to enter in Mexico. I have no experience in MX so Im not sure if this is a were actually enforcing this thing or a nice on paper but we need your tourism money more thing, CROSSING BY LAND: EL PASO to JUAREZ, MEXICO UNDER CURRENT COVID RESTRICTIONS. I am planning to enter the US this way to see my partner after 7 months of being seperated due to the pandemic. I am sorry I cannot speak for other border crossing areas. We are making reservations for travel in Mexico and I wanted to try and establish some degree of confidence for entering Mexico by land before we purchase air fare. There are numerous concerns regarding the high number of homicides in the citys non-tourist areas. Hello! Would that work? And they are putting these restrictions because they basically made a deal with the US saying Mexico had to stop the southerns from crossing (because the US is getting full of immigrants, lets be honest) so that the US can gift Mexico some vaccines, but that was the requierement, dont worry too much . Can I still travel to Mexico? Any problems returning to the US? The land-border restrictions do not affect air travel presently. Dont leave the US w/o a valid passport! Hi there, my husband and I and our 4 children are planning on visiting mexico on the 16th. Will I be able to cross the border back to the US with my work Visa? No you need a passport to make your permit no passport no permit I go all the time in car. You got your FMM stamped, you either got the green light, paid your duties or made it through secondary and now you are on your way to Loreto. I travel in my car into the U.S. often from Tijuana and no vaccination evidence is ever requested. im hoping to travel to jalisco from juarez in may but scared i wont be able to come back, Did they ask you for covid negative test to entry chihuahua. To be honest nothing is clear. It is very important information. She has a green card and I have read that the US boarder will not refuse green card holders from entering. Desperate for help! No, I didnt get the answer, but I did go to visit the family in Mexico and came back with no issues. I need to go back to my home country (Europe). I have traveled twice from A two year old is not a baby. If you are a US citizen or have your green card residence it shouldnt affect you any of the restrictions of you traveling and coming back, the restrictions truly only apply to people coming from other places via their vehicle through the Mexico boarder, people can come via plane from where ever, you can also go to Mexico via your car and come back via your car. We are looking online at Banjercito and it looks like we can buy a permit there. Or perhaps your very first knowledge about Mexico happened in some other way? I will post this to the Mexperience.com community as well. as for the import permit ,online is what I did, got it in less than 2 days. If hes British perhaps you should ask when he was last in the Uk? Crossed into Nuevo Laredo Feb 1st with our truck packed for a long-term not vacation. No problems with customs or getting tourist card. We would cross at Los Algodones. Family and I are moving from Houston, Texas to Guatemala City. I heard that no children are allowed to pass the border, and only 2 adults per car, is this true? Hi Cindy, thanks for sharing your experience. Please SAVE the PDF for your personal use. I visited my fianc monthly before I began driving. You can travel to Mexico without any docs but returning will be a hassle without a passport. Seems like a double standard no matter how you look at it!. Mexico has not imposed any legal restrictions on passengers or vehicles entering Mexico by land from the United States. Why is this thread full of trolls telling people to get vaccinated, when it is clear that this is irrelevant for the questions asked? I believe you can get a doctors note to show that your mom is essential . Hello I have a tourist visa my dad passed away in usa his funeral will be 17 February these could be considered as essential travel to cross the border from mexico to usa hope someone can provide me an idea about these bad situation I want to see my dad for last time .. You can go anyway you can get there as family death is a qualification to enter i have been going back and forth since October and not once have a seen anyone stopped from going in mexico i never even knew the border was closed as i am allowed to cross with no issues but mask are required everywhere and kids cannot go in most stores every single store restaurants ect. Location Address 200 East First Street Calexico, CA 92231 Mailing Address P O Box 632 Calexico, CA 92231 Phone Contact: Phone +1 760-768-2300 Fax Number: Fax +1 760-768-2626 Port Director: None Specified Office Hours Sunday: 12:00-12:00 PST Monday: 12:00-24:00 PST Tuesday: 12:00-24:00 PST Wednesday: 12:00-24:00 PST Thursday: Last week I crossed at K 21 near Nogales and had no difficulty obtaining documents valid for 6 months travel in Mexico. While its not okay, I thought it might be important to include. USA. No Covid related questions as of August 2020. Can I go to immigration, and request permission to cross? It took literally 3 minutes to cross. No issues coming back and it was only about a 30 min wait (walking). Go on the Lewis and Lewis Insurance (Cali) website. It connects directly to California State Route 7 . Does anyone know if he would be allowed to enter the states if we drove in from mexico? I am a US citizen and my wife has a US green card and is a citizen of Mexico. These industries provide jobs for a large majority of the citys population. I would like to know this too, Im on the same situation, and my bank announced they would start closing foreign accounts. You might have to fly to Phoenix or San Diego because she can return by air to US but not cross by land if it is still closed. Take a drivers and a birth certificate. Crossing the To my understanding no one is allowed to enter the United States for shopping or visiting family. The USA & Mexico signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. We are in San Carlos and many Americans are coming down. We live in Mexico and have no problem taking our cat back and forth across the border. Mexicali is located in the northwestern corner of Mexico, along the U.S.-Mexico border. My city accepted some Canadians that were property owners. we are Canadian citizens who have been in Mexico since before Christmas and were not aware of the march border closure when it happened, our plan was to wait until the planned April opening which has now been extended, We would like to drive home crossing the US border at Mariposa and continue on to British Columbia in the most expeditious manner possible. I want to come to Mexico for dental work from Yuma, Az. The regions economy is divided into two distinct types: one based in San Diego and one based in Tijuana. I ve been offered a job possibility in Baja California. My husband and I (he is a US citizen and I am Mexican-British) are planning on driving from El Paso to Oaxaca. Keep in mind a lot of the beaches are closed too along with the businesses around them. Like you! you should call them however I just did and no, you cannot cross into, or pass through the US for anything other than essential travel (commercial etc). It may take longer to cross but you should be ok. John Hi, there are no restrictions on entering Mexico, only entering/returning to the USA, but see article above and some comments too about possible road blocks near the US-Mexico land border. smh. Thanks! Mexico has no essential travel restrictions at this time. My best friend retired & moved to Mazatln 20 years ago, but her husband just died and she needs my helpso Im in the process of selling my car & packing my things to move to Mazatln next month with a 6-month Mexican VISA which is the first step in my efforts to gain a Temporary Residency VISA when I get to Mexico. and for how long could be extended beyond January 2022? I was afraid at first too. 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. There is no need to do that. MEXICALI Tourist visa expires in March, lol. I am a Canadian, can I cross the US/Mexico border by land just to renew the TN Visa? Hey I`m also planning on doing that. Also, when they actually did set it up, it was like around 11 AM for a couple of days and for a few hours. Explore The Unique Culture And Nightlife Of Tijuana With A Stay At These Boutique Hotels! are not required to show proof of Covid vaccination when using the land border crossing into US. Thanks..best info! Also did they ask whats the reason for traveling. 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. Good luck. Its lack of safety or effectiveness is beyond dispute because if it were safe and effective, the jabbed sheep wouldnt be worried about being given covid by the pureblooded. I would like to know if Mexico is actually enforcing the travel restrictions. 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 am from Brazil and I did that recently. In terms of spreading virus, the exceptions to the rules make no sense. Shouldnt be any problems crossing into Mexico by car from AZ, I believe..correct? https://www.mexperience.com/lifestyle/living-in-mexico/relocation-consulting-request/. If you happen to fly to certain states in Mexico could be a requirement. North Korea is a better place than the West in 2021! We always had that certificate in the car with us but were never asked to show it. Are there any restrictions for U.S. citizens as of today 6/30/2021, to cross the border from Mexico to the Texas, USA border?. However, if we get denyed our extention wed have to leave immediately. She refuses to get on a plane and Im running out of options. I used to buy items here to send to Cabo via this shipper. I am an American citizen from Ohio and I have been living in Mexico for the last 19 months except for last June when I returned to Ohio and sold my condo. Be aware that tourist visas to Mexico max out at 180 days. I own a Mexican vehicle and have had it here for about 11 months. I agree with you, however, the Mexican decision of having its borders open has allowed me to visit my family in Mxico, of course always safely. Yes , is fine with a expire pasaport, I just pick up my nieces , in March and April , I just show there pasaport and birth certificate, Officer did not say anything they just let us in. I apply for my passport but just have receipt. He needs a passport or passport card to cross back into the US. Bill, YOU just proved what they say is true: You cant fix stupid. You are beginning to uncover the Covid Scamdemic. MEXICALI BORDER CROSSING WEST - 13 Photos - Yelp I would save some time. We live in AZ and have tickets to fly from Mexicali to Mexico City on Dec. 19th to visit her family. I had no difficulties. There are some coworkers from Hungary, that need to do some work in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico in a couple of weeks. I left the UK and arrived in Mexico on the 15th May. I feel sorry for you. If you havent left for TJ, then you need to apply for a passport, wait for its arrival, THEN cross the border. Your Residente Temporal permits allow you unlimited entry and exit from Mexico provided they are not expired. There are certain items that you can bring over, and no need to declare. as i have similar situation. In my experience no two ports of entry operate by the the same rules and the rules are interpreted differently by individual agents. WebIncludes a view from Mexicali looking north to the United States, and two views looking south to Mexico from Calexico. Easy. My brother is a US citizen but was sent to Mexico when he was little. I assume by permit, you mean the 180 day import permit for your car. They crossed from San Diego into T.J. by car without any issues. This CBP website page explains what documentation you need to enter the US. If youre an American citizen and have a valid state ID or DRIVERS LICENSE can legally enter Mexico regardless of having an American passport. Or just visting? Do you have any answer? I want to go to Cedros Island (Isla de Cedros) this summer. Please let me know. Why can american people go to Mexico without problems and mexican cant go to USA other then they are US citizen or they have to fly, if its because of the stupid covid case, do american people not bring it to Mexico? Hi The situation is in flux. Its necessary for air travel, and I think it would be a good idea to have extra documentation with you. These two regions have emerged as the most appealing destinations for multinational companies seeking to produce goods at competitive prices due to their strong infrastructure, proximity to the US-Mexico border, and educated workforces. How long ago? Lol no I just have an aversion to ignorant people. We would be crossing US/Mex border in Nov 2020, and assuming all Canadian/USA/Mex borders still closed, we plan to ship our vehicle from Canada to US, Fly to US and pick up vehicle to drive to Mazatlan. Both American, will we have any issues at the border? The USA has announced separate policies for visitors to the United States entering by air that also require visitors to the US to be fully vaccinated to enter the country. Phone Number: (760) 357-1208. Laura, michael here. I would agree with toll roads. June 22nd 2021. we have done tbis for 17 years, except last year, so we know the ropes. You should be fine. Your husband will be turned back. Im Canadian in the US and wanting to drive down. Do not go where you dont belong and dont argue with anyone of authority. My name is Lindsay! No. Only about 1/4 mile from the immigration building Avenida Pedro Moreno. I am stuck in Cancun and cannot fly back home until I test negative but I cannot stay here 14 days! You will be out of Mexicali shortly and the road becomes nice and straight. A Few times i got some grief for it but they still had to let me in. My spouse and me are USA citizens and came to Cuidad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico to get dental work done on our dentures. get that passport renewed before travel, No, you need a passport. enjoy trip. Do I need passport to take bus to Mexico?? Would love to hear more comments on Americans driving to Mexico and any hassles for non-essential travel along the way. If you are us citizen, and crossing walking you dont need a test. Yes it is open. Brenda, Did you ever receive a return message about Mexicali pharmacies being open? I am a Canadian resident fully vaccinated with Pfizer, living in BC Canada right now . Some other foreigners were given the vaccine if any was left over at the end of the day and then were automatically signed up for the 2nd shot. Its in black and white on the CBP.gov page. Have not traveled into US since last month. Some smaller airports across Mexico are closed or restricted and the airplane opeartors should be aware of sitautions locally/to where they fly. Border Crossings You need a letter from the car company that is holding your cars title. Im concerned about the report of roadblocks in some towns. Here is a tricky one. If you are flying back to the US from Mexico you will need a covid test. I use a passport card now just so I dont have to listen to the verbal scolding. I am planning on crossing the border to Mexico at the Nogales crossing on or about the 6th of November. They border guards even gave my partner a rough time in going to his medical appointment in San Diego (and medical is supposed to be an exception), and ultimately denied his entry. Any problem at the boarder? 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.) Calexico, CA 92231 Where to stay in mexico I have to cross it back to Mexico because I cant have the vehicle in the US for more than a year. Any update? Thats One Of My Friends and I Dreams but to tell you the truth I wont recommend drive through Mexico right now I will say Mexico still safe to visit but on the road things are much more unsafe. Yo soy gringa y mi novio es Sud Africano y tiene la F1 visa. ). Any recent personal experiences to share? Would they be able to cross every day to Juarez and go back to El Paso? Thank you in advance!!! No questions asked as to why or whether essential business. I came with a friend for medical reasons but they did not ask for any documentation to confirm that. NOTHING TO DECLARE LANE: If you have nothing to declare, then you can use the Nothing to Declare Nada que Declara lane. Thank you, Could a uk citizen, spend two weeks in Mexico then fly into Dallas? Either walking into Mexico or driving in, you will be allowed to enter. You cannot take a rental car into Mexico and there are no American insurance carriers that I know of who will protect you in Mexico. In the past two months I have twice personally crossed into Nogales, Mexico for medication and dental care and returned to the US the same day.