I am a US citizen and my wife is Mexican citizen. Did you have any updates? I recommend that you get the FMM filled out before you leave Mexico just in case somebody asks for it on the return trip. Its been almost 100 days. Thsank you so much ., Yes of course. I am a US citizen living in MX temporarily. I had refused to pay and was turned back to the US. We are planning to drive down from the US to PV in late July/early August to supervise some repairs on the house. Will I be allowed to cross? Your US insurance will not only NOT be valid in Mexico, but if you have any accident regardless of fault you go to the police station until your insurance company guarantees you have insurance. I understand they are charging for it now, it used to be free. I came with a friend for medical reasons but they did not ask for any documentation to confirm that. Hi English, And these are the vaccines that the WHO has authorized: AstraZeneca/Oxford Before or after you arrive in Mexico? I had no problem crossing in both directions and did not need a Covid test upon return to US soil. In fact, he encouraged people to continue their business as usual, even though the pandemic was ravaging through the border community. If they are open and he has a visa and proof of work and money in Mexico he will be allowed in. If I CHOSE to vaccinate myself, goody for me but NOBODY should be required. I dont see why not. I am a Canadian resident fully vaccinated with Pfizer, living in BC Canada right now . She is your dads caregiver for his medical needs. Up to 5 hours. Not just there, but everywhere! I have a friend (Mexican citizen) in Juarez that could pick me up in El Paso but of course at this time we dont know if she will be able to do so by the month of May. Helle everyone, Not sure where home is, but you can drive rental or fly to your home from border area. Also heard about returning on certain days due to how your car license plate ends? As far as I understand, you should have no problem crossing CBX to enter the Tijuana terminal for your flight. If you have a legal residency card for Mexico, or residency visa sticker to exchange for a Residente Temporal or Residente Permanente card you can cross the border by land to Mexico using that permit or visa. Thank you. IS a covid test required when returning from Mexico on land into the United States??? I am a U.S. citizen and am currently a permanent resident of Mexico. Hi What difficulties you have? Wondering if driving to southern tip of Baja and back to San Diego to pick up brother with truck with US plates (4-5 days travel) do we need to get insurance and/or visa? Here they just do a cursory look in your vehicle. This is time sensitive ! Lets be real. Its been operating for months and months. Hi all, we are a swiss/english family currently traveling in the US with an RV. I am sure if you have your plane tickets they wont harass you . Question. I am a retired US citizen with no residency status in Mexico. Well the US did exactly the same thing to Canada. Despite the citys many attractions, visitors should be aware of the risks it poses. Mexicali is a city in Baja California, Mexico, and it was founded in 1889. There are no restrictions for US citizens crossing into Mexico or back to the States (make sure you have your passport Or birth certificate) to get back in the U.S. If you get a green light, you may go through the border crossing. Last year people cars with US tags were turned back . The regions economy is divided into two distinct types: one based in San Diego and one based in Tijuana. Thank you. You pay $400 and when you return you stop in that office and they will give you $400 back. It may take longer to cross but you should be ok. John I also hold a Permanent Residency card for MX. Border crossing Los Algodones--slow in May? Just wondering in this time of unknowns due to the Pandemic. There were some rumours that they allow returning Canadians but there is no such exception in the rule. Any help would be appreciated. She has a green card and I have read that the US boarder will not refuse green card holders from entering. 2. Oi Gessica, estou na mesma situao, com os mesmos planos. It is a hub for transportation, trade and culture between the two countries. They may let you go (if it is small) or they will require you to pay the duty/confiscate the item(s) or if you were really trying to pull a fast one, jail. I do volunteer work in Tijuana, and recentely we have found it much better to coordinate with someone local to let Mexican customs know ahead of time what were bringing over, get a total cost and be ready with the paperwork and payment on arrival. But I am raising questions for you from what I hear so please investigate more comprehensively. Our American work visa ends in December along with our Florida Drivers License. If you dont want to get vaccinated, do what it takes NOT to get infected and isolate yourself. According to the rules outlined by the DHS, from November 2021 visitors to the US wanting to enter for non essential reasons that include visiting friends and family, tourism, and shopping will need to demonstrate proof of being fully vaccinated at the border. But weve always been asked what our reason was for travel to Mexico and we tell them it is for medical treatment and we show them the verification from the doctors office, otherwise I cant say if you would have problems or not. Mexico also has a strong manufacturing base in the metals and machinery industries, with both of these industries growing by a healthy 5.2 percent. Ive been traveling through for many months now with an expired passport. Thank you again. no health organization requires a baby to wear a mask. Travelers should avoid using remote areas, and major highways should be avoided due to a high rate of violent crime and gang activity. Never had an issue with this nor question brought up against it. Any recent personal experiences to share? You do need a passport or sentri to enter the US. I ask as the Government website States uk citizens are not allowed to enter the us if they have been in the uk of Shenzhen area in the last 14 days so assuming I was to stay in cancun for two weeks I should be able to fly into Dallas? Planning a trip to Baja mid October. We strongly recommend that you check current rules, restrictions and requirements with the airline you intend to travel with before you fly. My grandmother is a US citizen (living in Mexico, but has a house in the US too). The COVID test was required for us because we flew back to the Sates but it wasnt required from my cousin and his family because they crossed by land. Global Affairs Canada has advised that I contact the US border services at the land crossing I intend to use. Possibly because the Americans arent traveling to Mexico. Buenos Dias, to our distant friends at Mexexperiance! Mexicos president, at a press conference today (Dec 3), stated that commerce, tourism and borders would NOT be closed. Hey Cameron, Im in the same situation, do you know if I will be able to cross at the CBX from tijuana to San Diego as a UK citizen who has been on holiday in Cancun for 14 days? 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. To the mentally challenged moron who wrote about the raging bullshit in India. It is my understanding the essential travel restriction only applies to US entry, and US citizens returning to the United States is considered essential travel. He can show proof of work here in MX too. Or like that ridiculous one about the military keeping UFO footage/knowledge secret from the public, because we all know they dont exist. we are planning to drive from Phoenix to Guanajuato next week. Any issues to and from San Diego via CBX? I go to Nogales Mexico to buy medicine due to cheaper cost. I understand that this should be considered as an essential travel as I am traveling to attend to an educational institute, but I would like to read your thoughts and if any of you has crossed under this circumstances recently. Any tips or recommendations would also be helpful and greatly appreciated! 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. There seems to be contradictory information on this site about US citizens driving into Mexico. Will it be an issue for me to cross? How did that go? do i need anything but my passport? You do NOT need a covid test. I am a 60 year old woman that needs to go from San Diego to Tijuana for dental work. Dears, We are Canadian family residing in Mexico. I am driving through Mexico and am unsure how to get a tourist car and car import card. Will travel be permitted? No charge for people taking flights under 7 days. You must have a passport or a passport card to come back into the US from Mexico. I am thankful it is open to US citizens. The city of Mexicali is known to be the site of the first solar flare. I represent a group of investors from Mexico. Where did you meet her, and more importantly did you approach her or did she approach you first? Two of Mexicos largest states account for nearly a third of its total manufacturing activity. The doctors name address telephone number should have been on that paperwork showing proof of therapy. Going into Mexico is easy as pie. I dont agree with Eli. To fly back the baby needs a passport and only Life or Death situations can get a passport. Ive been crossing on foot and sometimes in car every month. Hello how long ago was this. I know there are border restrictions for tourists like us but I wanted to know if we can still enter and get our visas and import the car like normal, as some posts suggest. So anyone can cross and get a tourist card. A passport card is preferred. when will you zombies wake up and realize govt doesnt love you. Our resort is open and the airlines are on track to take us and bring us back. I just passed through using mine after Thanksgiving. These industries provide jobs for a large majority of the citys population. They will let you back in. They can handle that pretty quickly. Did this work out for you okay? You will be on the Pacific side for a bit and then head back to the Sea of Cortez. My boyfriend is from Scotland and spent 14 days in Mexico and arrived yesterday into the US from Mexico. Or just visting? I believe only us citizens or green card holders can go through the borfer right now, tourist visas are not permitted. For years he has ordered product from the US and then used a shipper to import goods. I came into mexico in October in my car and my TIP expires on April 20. Hello, somebody said that the U.S. authorities in the border are going to check the entries also, when you go out to the country. P.S. I want to enter out of Columbus into Mexico to pick up my medicine and then come right back to USA. My boyfriend and I need to get new 180 day tourist visas as well as a new car permit. The remaining 1,051,169 encounters, or 63%, involved people from countries other than Mexico by far the highest total for non-Mexican nationals in CBP records dating back to 2000. hello, im a bussinesman from mexico, i usually travel once a month to get supplies and merchandise in texas, i been doing this for the last 30 years or so, i been waiting for news regarding the restrictions since june but im now in need of more merchandise, but dont want to risk to go all the way to the north and not be let in to the US, beacuse i go by car all the way from mexico city, do any of you know if they let me and my son in to do our bussiness, we usually stay one week at the most, we cross on mcallen and go to san antonio. Border Crossing Calexico East, Mexicali II - Bestmex Blog I drove from Arizona and had no problems. Yo soy gringa y mi novio es Sud Africano y tiene la F1 visa. Couldnt find this info anywhere. I am confused. We just got back from Mexico by plane. as for the import permit ,online is what I did, got it in less than 2 days. I have recently crossed border holding b1/2 for taking flight from lax to india. We have individual rights. Everything is sooooo stupid it doesnt make any sense, its just they get control you these days, by saying everything is because covid, it will always be the excuse, if we dont fight against it! We also flew into LAX from Canada and then drove across the border. OMG THE ABSURDITY AND HYPOCRISY IS OBSCENE!!!! The Ports Are Wide Open - Mexicali Me and my son wont to come over to Mexico to see my husband can we cros. No lies, no problems. Do you believe she will be able to return to Mexico with a copy of the lease? Mexico will let you in. Last week, I crossed the US-Mexico border at Nogales K21 and obtained all necessary documents for my person and my vehicle to travel in Mexico for the next six months. Hello, My husband and I will be driving to Mazatln area next week (crossing at Nogales). They are both part of the Mexican state of Baja California and are separated only by the international border with the United States. CA is the most restrictive Very risky. He said is in US with a B2 visa, therefore his re-entry in the US will be likely to be denied. https://www.mexperience.com/mexico-newsletter-july-2020/, Yes, you can fly to Mexico, Cancun and la Riviera Maya is open for turist. Stricter rules going into the U.S, however Mexico is being very friendly on their part. Is the border really closed for non essential travel??? Im a permanent resident of Mexico and a Canadian citizen. Apparently there is a pandemic in Mexico, due to the COVID stuff So although you will probably wont be stopped crossing in either direction, Mexican citizens are begging Americans to stay at home until its over. That said, I must correct some misinformation in your post. Calexico International Airport. Will I be able to cross the bridge to the airport? Can I bring my dog across the AZ Mexico border into Mexico without a problem? The last time I checked, State Farm Auto insurance covers you within 50 miles of the border. The INM agent grimmaced and said not to worry about it, only when walking through to USA I should get the form with no comment about my driving back into Mexico with no form. and for how long could be extended beyond January 2022? The two regions have a sophisticated infrastructure and established industrial parks that have made them appealing to corporations seeking to produce goods at competitive prices. It qualifies as essential travel but you need proof of such from the bank. Local news on radio today is that Mexicans who live in Tijuana but work in San Diego are having very long waits to cross into San Diego. You shouldnt worry about getting back into the US if youre crossing on foot. Im a US citizen living in Mexico at the moment, I have a car with Mexican plates, will I be allowed to enter driving my car? I was there yesterday buying me some tacos before 3:00 I was home already. Directions to Cross the Mexicali West Border Crossing from Mexico 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. It will take longer to verify who you are without documentation. I run a dental clinic in TJ. I agree Eva. I have a dental emergency and my preferred dentist is in Los Algodones. Im guessing the Official border closure will be extended beyond Nov 21 but, if it isnt enforced Ill make the trek. All talk is about flying home. We are Canadians and arrived at the beginning of October, driving through the Nogales border. Also, my Friend is a Truck Driver who his permitted to cross for Cargo Transportation says that hundreds of people are entering from US to Mexico, but almost no vehicles from Mexico to US. Will he get blocked from crossing the border coming to the U.S. from Mexico? From there you will take Cesar Chavez Blvd. 3. We just tried to buy the vehicle permission online but it wont let us. Is this possible? My sister wants to go on vacation with us to Rosarito. I am going too ! New York for example is a dictatorship worse than North Korea, Thanksfully, in the USA you still have states like Florida or South Dakota to make up for communist totalitarian states run by corrupt democrats. Can i reclaim asylum at the Mexican border using these documents? Hi, Im Korean living in Meixco. I just returned, driving contest required. I have a US Passport. Any information from someone who has recently done the journey would be really appreciated! Hello! and kind of car makes difference because ? It takes 2h 10m to get 172 km from the town of Desigual to the city of Lisbon. I own a Mexican vehicle and have had it here for about 11 months. Did someone cross the border the other day and how is the situation at the border? Im intending to drive my truck to Mexico for repairs and Im seeking all relevant information. ( passport) even before reaching the border patrol agent at the kiosk shack? 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