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Read MoreThe horror stories of traveling across the border into the U.S., even with its more stringent border security protocols, are dramatized. The problems are often due to people being unprepared or uneducated. Millions of people have traveled to and from Mexico safely and crossed in and out of the U.S. legally without hassle. That’s why you’re here. You plan to be one of those millions without issue.
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Upon arrival in Mexico, business travelers must complete and submit a form (Form FM-N) authorizing the conduct of business. This does not include employment. The term is 30-days.
Aside from luggage and trunks of clothes, travelers can bring items for personal use:
You can also contact the Mexican consulate if you have any further questions.
Vaccines are required and recommended for travel by the CDC
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If you travel from the U.S. to Mexico and then back to the U.S., it is assumed you have all of the above-recommended items for border crossing. In addition to the above items, you should note the tips below for a seamless return to the United States.
If you travel from Mexico to the U.S. and back to Mexico, you will want to note the tips listed below for a smooth border crossing. Still, you will also want to gather the applicable items listed above for your return to Mexico.
If your trip to Mexico warranted a vehicle permit be sure to return the permit and stickers in person before leaving the country.
If you do not return your permit in person, you risk losing your entire deposit (typically around $400) or having to make the trek back to Mexico simply to return this paperwork.
Travel across the border into the U.S. often takes 1-3 hours. The U.S. border often has long car lines for entry.ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and CBP, Customs and Border Protection, are the two entities that monitor border crossing into the U.S. They are diligent in their enforcement of border protection. ICE and CBP are mostly concerned with border crossing requirements related to:
Check the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, border crossing website for estimated wait time.
Bring snacks.
Bring entertainment for small children.
When it’s your turn, be ready: Have your documents out, remove hats and glasses, be mindful that cameras should not be used, and remind passengers that they should act respectfully and refrain from joking about serious border crossing concerns.
It used to be that travelers to Mexico could cross and recross the border with little more than a driver’s license. Today, of course, passports are a must for getting back into the U.S. When crossing the border, customs officials must be presented with a passport or passport card or the traveler will not be permitted to enter the U.S.
To apply for a passport or renew yours, click here.
Passports should be valid for six months following your date of entry.
As general rule cats and dogs must be free of disease, have a rabies certificate and a distemper vaccine (The vaccine must have been given at least 30 days before your travel)
More details on requirements for pets entering the U.S. can be found here.
Check the state and local laws of your final destination in the U.S. regarding pets. In the U.S., each municipality has its own laws regarding allowable pets. For example, some states require, a general certificate of health issued by a veterinarian for dogs entering their state.
Declaration forms can be found at the border or online.
In most cases, travelers will not have to pay a duty to bring them into the U.S. if they collectively fall under the $800 personal limit. However, some items like wine, cigarettes, cigars, and perfume may have imposed duties, nonetheless. (Expert Tip: Keep your receipts during your trip to easily document your purchases when you get to the border).
CBP officers will typically ask about the following:
SENTRI stands for Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection.These passes are useful for travelers who cross the border often because they transform a frustrating three-hour wait in congested traffic into a ten-minute turnaround.
If you have a SENTRI card or another acceptable travel card, you may enter the U.S. via the Ready Lanes.
Remember that everyone in the vehicle will need to present a SENTRI card to use this lane the SENTRI cards expedite the customs process since cardholders are prescreened and determined to be low-risk travelers.
Not every border crossing, however, is equipped with Ready Lanes at this point; however, many border crossings are planning to install them.
A Fast Pass “Medical Pass” is available for persons who are traveling across the border for the purpose of medical treatment. Some hotels and pharmacies offer access to Fast Passes. Fast Pass Lanes were created to allow the ill and the elderly a less tenuous border crossing and are available for those in need. If you believe you may qualify, you should check with your physician, pharmacy, or hotel in Mexico regarding requirements for obtaining a pass.
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