We stopped in Mazatlan one night. Is it possible to walk from San Ysidro over the border and back again in order to get my I-94 updated on new passport? 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. It is very difficult for online readers to find these very superfluous comments. Individuals traveling for tourism purposes (e.g., sightseeing, recreation, gambling, or attending cultural events); It has also been stated that shopping trips and routine family visits are prohibited; Mexicans and other foreign nationals with US tourist visas are not permitted to enter the United States by land, rail or sea ferry unless they can prove their trip falls under the definition of “essential travel” as described above. Yes. They are doing nothing limiting people from driving into Mexico from the US. If my fiancé and I marry here in the USA by the judge can she then cross back to the US with no problems? Or when she goes through customs in orlando they will give her permission. 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. “Dentist” is fine. My fiance is from England and has a British passport with a B1 visa for the states. I’m a U.S. Citizen with a Trusted traveler Card and a valid Passport. Our American work visa ends in December along with our Florida Drivers License. Hello YT, one of the definitions of “essential travel” is “Individuals traveling for medical purposes” so you can make the journey on that basis. Has anyone made this trip recently? UB40 - 02 December 2020. call your border crossing, explain what you want to do. Yes, I just went to Rosarito. Hi, I am a US citizen planning to drive down to Mexico due to medical reasons, what documents/requirements/answers will be necessary to provide to prove the essential trip? If he’s British perhaps you should ask when he was last in the Uk? US citizens and lawful permanent residents of the US returning home to the United States are not affected by these restrictions. It’s probably the safest time to travel… EVERYTHING is ultra clean! My husband and I are Canadian Citizens, we own property in Mazatlan, my husband has his PR, and I (no PR) own the vehicle (Canadian plates, we would get our 6 month vehicle permit at KM 21, already has MEX car Insurance). Regarding individuals traveling to United States with a Visa to work as an Agricultural worker, 1. Did you have any issues? And are strict on numbers for entry and social distancing requirements way more cautious then america for sure i feel safer going out in mexico then america. It’s like covid restrictions aren’t on. Jalisco / PV is experiencing rapidly increasing Covid infections and deaths. The US-Mexico land border is the world’s busiest land crossing. Ray, are you planning on marriage with your fiance? If you do come to our country, I wish you a safe trip and good luck with your visa process. Crossed into Mexico from Laredo week of 3/22-3/26. Thanks for the input! These are described in the last sub-heading/paragraph of the article. “land border crossing port of entry.”, It’s a “bridge” (though not really) from the US directly into the TJ airport. I have a local doctor’s appt in 5 June hoping the travel ban would be over. Am thinking of doing the same George, have you found out anymore… I’m thinking of Cancun for 2 weeks then flying to visit my daughter in San Diego, can’t see any other way of doing it …. should be a 2hr or less meeting then i need to come back to the US same right after that. I go to and from every month to see the orthodontist. Especially in regards to entering Mexico during the Covid pandemic. On one trip there was a Federal road block entering San Carlos (just North of Guaymas). Or will I need to meet my wife and kids at the border and bring them across myself? During their time working must they report their work locations? Typically, you can pick up the best deals at this time. Or what do I need? I plan to cross into Mexico at the Nogales crossing with an FMM to stay 180 days and I own a home in Jalisco where I reside for the 180 days a year (snowbird)… Do you think I will be able to cross without any problems??? Is this Agricultural Visa restricted to only certain times of the year and certain parts of USA? I recently crossed at K21 near Nogales and obtained all my documents for touristic travel for 180 days. $16 one way or $30 round trip and makes it so much easier to fly out of TJ. Read US border control in I have now spoken with a few people that have driven down to several places in Mexico within the last few months, and they were not even stopped at the border upon entering Mexico. The private plane from the fishing resort leaves from a small airport on the US side of the border, and usually refuels in either Ensenada (Military airport) or San Felipe, where we get the free 7 day visas, before flying to Cedros. Kayla, when we traveled with our cat across the border, we were told to have a current health certificate from our vet, documenting that she was current on her shots. Assuming you’re US citizens with good ID, preferably passports but not actually required, you have full right to cross back into the US. Mexico-US Land Border Restrictions Continue Until at Least April 21st, Subscribe to our Mexico Newsletter - It's Free. No. This article shares details about legal residency in Mexico via Family Unit: We rented a house in Cabo for three months and want to drive a car down from California with our dogs. Did you have any updates? If I’m not sick will they let me in? I have crossed and flown from Tijuana 3 times since June. with an address beyond that point, the driver is denied entry to the city. ? If you go past the safe zone , roughly a hundred miles south of the border you need permits . A lot of the smaller airports are shutdown. Figure A shows the weekly number of deaths caused by COVID-19 in each U.S. region from late February to late August 2020. Your plan seems feasible & fully embraced here in Mexico; everything also indicates that flights btwn Mexico and the USA are a go even for UK citizens aa long as you can show you have been in Quarentine 2 wks since leaving UK. I am a US citizen and my wife has a US green card and is a citizen of Mexico. Hi all, we are a swiss/english family currently traveling in the US with an RV. The value of Swiss watch exports dropped by -21.8% in 2020, close to the historic decline of -22.3 during the financial crisis of 2009, according the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH). I will be staying in SD one night each way. I really need help. We do recommend you take a letter from your doctor as they may ask for evidence of your travel purpose at the border. So Debs, this makes me curious, does the US not recognize their marriage because they weren’t married in the States? The Mexican Consulate in Denver authorized my Menaje de Casa as well. I hear that Del Rio to Cd. If you love the excitement that comes with peak season, head to Bahamas in July, August, June. This article is incorrect. Can I still travel to Mexico? We will be driving on Hwy 2 from Naco on the AZ border, west to Hwy 15/15D and down from there. Sandra is no longer allowed to cross so my brother has resorted to buying product for his business from Mexican companies. I came with a friend for medical reasons but they did not ask for any documentation to confirm that. Will they let us in for 3 months with a Brazilian passport but an American DL that is about to expire in a month? So like me, do you know anyone to purchase your needed items and then drive across the border? Are their any restrictions and will this be possible? Any idea if I can cross the US/Mexico border with a working visa without problems? I did the same. Required fields are marked *. The Mexico-US land border is closed to all but “essential crossings.”  Non-essential crossings are prohibited until at least April 21st, 2021. Exports to the U.S. were up by +8.8% for February, the first sign of growth in 11 months, and exports to China, which has recovered faster from the virus, continue to soar. Ur trip wud not qualify Has a person with sanitizer and thermometer at the door before entry…. Carol Besler has written about watches and jewelry for nearly 30 years. Without a resident card or utility bill, would I be able to enter BJX with a note from my Mexican Doctor? Truly understand your frustration on this topic. My husband and I (he is a US citizen and I am Mexican-British) are planning on driving from El Paso to Oaxaca. Sales in the U.S. rose 3%. Yolanda, for the last five years, is the law that in order to travel anywhere outside the United States, you must have a valid passport. Would love to hear more comments on Americans driving to Mexico and any hassles for “non-essential travel” along the way. They allow only for medical purposes. Yes you can travel with your birth certificate and an ID. This Silver Medal Roe Deer Buck was taken in Sweden September, 2020. Dears, I cross back and forth regularly (including today). There is a bus from Nogales to the airport in Hermosillo . I can see there aren’t any restrictions for traveling into Mexico, but would hate to be turned away at the border. Oi Gessica, deu certo para voce? I own a home in Panama, and, in early June, I want to drive with my dog through Mexico, and on, from there, to Panama. If the cards expire while you are *outside* of Mexico, you can return to Mexico using them *within 55 calendar days of the expiry date. Nick, please let me know what you find out. Hello, a mother is a mexican citizen, she has a VISA but she wants to cross with her 15 year old daughter who is a US citizen, according to Trump’s letter (I have no idea if its still eligibale since Biden is the new president) a foreign person travelling with an underage child can cross the border, no questiosn asked, has anybody tried this? The land border restrictions introduced in March, 2020 due to Covid-19 —and extended every month since then— have been extended again. Can we still fly to Mexico and would the borders be open up for tourism? Good luck. Unfortunately, they can’t board the plane or stay on the plane unless she wears a mask. If I’m reading this correctly, we have NO issues, correct? Hi dears Swiss watch exports declined in 2020, but are on the rebound. According to the article no nonessential travel until 9/21/2020. You must have a passport or a passport card to come back into the US from Mexico. Please confirm . Tammy can you lay me know how recent your post was.. we are headed there Thursday from San Diego. I’m almost positive that homeowners can cross into the states no problem. I don’t think this is a good idea as it’s pretty clear that only permeant residents and citizens can cross by land into the USA. I’m currently in Oaxaca, Mexico. But my husband and I will also be traveling down in November, depending if your dates match up, we would love some travel buddies! Just wondering in this time of unknowns due to the Pandemic. Hey! want to get to Seattle and was thinking off a two week stay in Cancun to qualify for the ” not been in the UK for 14 days”. Believe me, I did it myself!! I dint think so since you are not a permanent resident nor us citizen. Any information is greatly appreciated. I’m concerned about the report of roadblocks in some towns. Punta Mita (Porta Villarta area) is very safe and crimes you have read about are typical in any US city (theft) so you have nothing to worry about. can i travel from el paso into juarez mx as a tourist as of today. I’m a permanent resident in the US ,husband from Mexico and 3 kids US citizens. Will they charge me an extra fee or just not return my deposit ($200 USD). Hi Lety, as the article states, there are no restrictions on Air Travel so you can fly between the US and Mexico. I would like to make a furniture donation to some shelters in Tijuana. I go to Nogales Mexico to buy medicine due to cheaper cost. Thats life or death you probably need doctors papers, I’m a U.S. citizen here in Mexico and my wife is a Mexican citizen but a non resident alien if the U.S. but with a 10 year visa to the U.S. We are officially married by a judge here in Mexico. The European market as a whole remains slow to recover, at -14.1%. Thank you, Yes, you can, but expect delays when returning as they will want to slow things down for you and ensure your identity. You might be asked to present your passport and valid entry permit at immigration checkpoints on your route of travel. Did you ever find out an answer to your question? I’m very interested in this as well, I’ve got a trip planned in May and it’s too late for me to get a refund, plus I can’t get a flight into TIJ so I’m going to be forced to try to walk across the border from San Diego; has anyone had any experience (personal or from somebody else) walking across the border since this restriction was implemented? to travel locally in Mexico unless you have Mexican id or you will be arrested this is the new law now in Mexico, Hi Kevin, You are correct, the information posted in this article speaking of “essential travel” only is incorrect. For the return, we will cross from TJ to San Diego via CBX. Hello everyone – February 2nd, 2021. Can I drive into Mexico (US Citizen, Tourist Visa), on a car that I’m currently paying off? They will let you back in. Can you just let us know if the immigration officer was questioning your boyfriend, and, when was the last time he entered US..meaning what was the gap between his visits. My best friend retired & moved to Mazatlán 20 years ago, but her husband just died and she needs my help…so I’m in the process of selling my car & packing my things to move to Mazatlán 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. Shouldn’t be any problems crossing into Mexico, I believe..correct? TOP 100 Northern Ireland Companies 2020. (But we also figured that the one time we didn’t have it would be the time we would be required to snow it!). Exports to the U.S. declined by -17.5%, and declines in Europe were even steeper. Yes we flew from Cabo to Phx wo issue. We flew into Dallas and people were getting checked by immigration and let in with work and tourist visas. Hello, I’ve been going to San Miguel Allende and stay at my sister’s house for the last few years until the pandemic hit. Hi Paul, Eva, For years he has ordered product from the US and then used a shipper to import goods. 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. I want to enter out of Columbus into Mexico to pick up my medicine and then come right back to USA. Thx. Some smaller airports across Mexico are closed or restricted and the airplane opeartors should be aware of sitautions locally/to where they fly. I’m preparing to leave Tucson and cross ing at nogales in a few days. Anyone know? We own a condo in Mazatlan and have been wintering there since 2005. I’m currently figuring out how to gain someone entry to the US via this route and trying to see if it actually works! 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,….????? And will we be allowed to cross into Mexico? If he is not flying he doesn’t need a passport. He can travel back to the US but be ready for a possible secondary inspection, just be sure to bring your driver’s license and birth certificate. Swatch Group flag collection Speedmaster. I’m an artist that lives in California, California resident…wants to go rent a home in baja for a year. My sister flew in a month ago to LAX and they are allowing by plane only yo enter under tourist visas holders. I have a temporal but my wife does not. You will have zero problem returning and no one will ask to see your documents. I recently moved to the US from Mexico. Hospitals and front line medical workers are super-stressed looking after nationals. It is very important information. It sounds as if this person has intentions of staying there for awhile, why change everything to USA now? With watch manufactures shuttered for six months or more and retail stores closed during the pandemic, production declined and sales tanked. the Island is not allowing Tourists, but they do allow “workers”. Thanks, You can’t cross to SD. Can I cross over, buy the medicine and return with no problem now like I used to Pre-COVID? To enter Mexico, our passport is fine, but you do need a valid DL to drive the van. Is the border in San Diego open to tourist traveling by car throughout Baja. Yesterday you are flying you have to have a Covid test coming in to the US Everyone does US citizens are not exempt . Syay safe, I am US citizen and recently received Mexican documents to drive my US plated vehicle for 6 months. Here is a tricky one. I had no difficulties. Status. Where do you get all this? We just tried to buy the vehicle permission online but it won’t let us. Does anyone have any advice? In other words you could fly in from Turkey even, which is currently also allowing foreigners in as there is no ban from that country. You could fly back; stay in US for a couple of days; and then fly back to Mexico on your “new” tourist visa. Also, because of the restrictions that have been enforced, we have only been able to continue our production at a very reduced level.”. Your MEXICAN insurance, not your US. Mexico has no “essential travel” restrictions at this time. Before or after you arrive in Mexico? You might be able to apply for one at the U.S. Embassy or Consulado Americano. As your husband is Mexican, you could enter together under the Family Unit rules; and if you wished to apply for legal residency in Mexico for you and your children, you could do that, too. I drove from there to Jalisco and was never bothered, stopped, questioned. I hope to get those answers too. If you get any replies/ideas pls let me know. Also, if you need any help getting to Mexico (I’m Mexican), feel free to reply here and I’ll be glad to provide some help. No you need a passport to make your permit no passport no permit I go all the time in car. Citizens actually have more need, more justification than in normal times, to be allowed to go home. Crossed into Nuevo Laredo Feb 1st with our truck packed for a long-term “not vacation.” No problems with customs or getting tourist card. Can I take a flight to the u.s.a. if I have a visa? My personal experience in traveling internationally during these times has been very positive. I have no experience in MX so I’m not sure if this is a “we’re 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 have 2 times this year…, hellos Lindsay, I was born in Mazatlan too in 1982. Maine is really lovely this time of year. Any more info on this Jennifer? You will also need a temporary vehicle import permit to bring a U.S.-registered vehicle beyond the border zone. I don’t know what would happen if they said they are just “tourists”. I’m trying to find out if I can re enter the USA from Canada to drive through to Mexico? There seems to be contradictory information on this site about US citizens driving into Mexico. Swiss watch exports decline in 2020, but are in recovery. So I’m grateful that you’ve address such – per this post – wherein you state that: …If you’re a Mexican citizen, or you have a legal residency permit for Mexico (Residente Temporal or Residente Permanente), you can cross the border by road and return home to Mexico…. They have insurance booths everywhere in the building where you get your permits and visa, it is quick and easy to get insurance. Thank you in advance!!! Suggestions? I don’t know if Mexico is still issuing tourist cards at land borders, but you can get one by flying into Mexico from the US. If you don’t mind me asking, How long ago was this? Hi Rod. We are in a loophole! Out of no where I received my passport. 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 what’s the point of the law protecting everyone? It is easy to get a business account. Hi, I am Egyptian and I have an acceptance letter from a university in the US with a start date 1st of February. Enjoy! Same purpose finish some paperwork and utilities and had no problem coming back. I think we’re planning to go for it. No, your in-laws can’t cross the border right now. The situation is in flux. And yes you have to get car insurance the longer your trip the cheap it is. With California under quarantine, does anyone know if I will need to quarantine when I get to SD? Otherwise mafia WILL rob you. We are also traveling via CBX to Cancun at the end of November. Much appreciatedd if you answer. Just have something handy to prove that you have a residence there (like a bill). Not trying to be a jerk,im in the same boat, had to drive from pv to nuevo laredo to renew. This guide... Mexico offers extensive and affordable transport options. Don’t need a vehicle pass for Baja. My travel date is next week but no passport yet. Hello! Not sure if will work, but I`m still planning on doing this. Anyone can come to Mexico. Hello, I’m a US citizen in Mexico City on a 180 day tourist visa. You can fly to Mexico. Our pediatrician agrees with you that babies shouldn’t be required to wear a mask. If you have a Mexican passport with a work visa no problem they are letting people that work in the US go back and forth . There’s a very good chance that you’ll have to pay import duties and taxes on the value of what you’re bringing, even if they’re donations. (she has Glaucoma and is 80 years old). has anyone from the northeast went driving to Mexico without problems? They have a vacation home there and we were going to go this 4th of July but canceled; too much hassle for now. As long as the title is in your name (not with lender added), forget who holds the loan. Business as usual.Good place to wait out the pandemic. I know several people who have just driven into Mexico. Thank you for your help! The camping experience at Parks Canada will be different than in previous years. The U.S. really is doing this mostly because of COVID-19 and Mexico is allowing their border to be open because closing it would just cause major economic problems. It may take longer to cross but you should be ok. John On Feb. 16th, I flew back from Mazatlan to Tijuana and used the CBX into Otay Mesa/San Diego. Anyone know if the caravans with Bienvenido Paisano will happen this year. Everything is sooooo stupid it doesn’t make any sense, it’s just they get control you these days, by saying everything is because covid, it will always be the excuse, if we don’t fight against it! Hi, so basically I’m going to drive to mexico and I got mexican plates but they gave me until April 6 to go to mexico to leave the car over there, will I be able to cross the border from the US to mexico? Mexico should close the border too for american people! Also, did anyone got TN Visa at San Francisco or LAX airport? We plan to drive from Dallas to Durango for the holidays to visit my husband’s family. Just be prepared. Im in the same situation as you! Canadian citizens who wish to drive home are probably able to cross into the US for onward passage to Canada, but we recommend you contact the Canadian or US Consulate for advice. Estou na mesma situacao e tambem estou pensando em fazer a mesma coisa. border guards know him. I confirmed that this is the only way you can legally drive a rental into Mexico as I am planning to do so this year under my business account. Returning to Mexico a few days later using CBX again. I plan take a flight from Tijuana to Cabo but I live in the US. It has only been required on air crossings. I would like to thank you, in advance for your comments. Hello, I wasn’t sure if you already went to Tijuana but you don’t need a passport to cross over back to the USA. I lived with my uncles in California we were planning on going to Mexico to visit my mom and family on December 11 by the Nogales exit are we able to cross if we are 4 persons in one car. Every other market declined. I live in LA and was planning to travel to Mexico for two night for vacation. It doesn’t matter if you are a US citizen. She is flying here to orlando .. does she need this special permission since she is flying !? Mexico works too of course but so does any other Latin American country except for Brazil. Practical tips and ideas for foreign residents in Mexico who want to actively support the local communities they love... Mexico has declared a public health emergency and suspended all non-essential activities. Another option is to quarantine for 2 weeks in the UK, then enter the US. Crossing the border under the current Covid restrictions. I am sorry I cannot speak for other border crossing areas. No Covid test required as CBX is a Can I walk thru the Otay Mesa without a Passport to catch my flight from Tijuana to Mexico City. We are planning to fly to Puerta Vallarta for vacation in early August. Thank you! CNN's Matt Rivers reports. Thanks, Megan (Santa Cruz, CA). How do you feel about that? We are planning on going June 27th. We own a campervan home with which we would like to cross the border and tourist for 3 months. Yes you can cross. But I wouldn’t know what the specific process would be for an Egyptian citizen. They then flew down. My wife is a Mexican citizen and permanent US resident, and our kids have dual citizenship. The I-94 is only if you’re traveling 25 miles from the border and/or staying in the U.S. for more than 6 months. I’m guessing the “Official” border closure will be extended beyond Nov 21 but, if it isn’t enforced I’ll make the trek. Hi, We are planning to cross the Laredo border driving from Jacksonville, Fl by the end of July. * This article shares all details: The U.S. doesn’t…. I know my family is from Ensenada. Is their a specific name for this Visa for agricultural workers? Pastor Jonathon Shierman joined the church in May 2020 and has had to adapt and overcome the ongoing regulations. Thank you! I’m intending to drive my truck to Mexico for repairs and I’m seeking all relevant information. We had no problems everything was safe a lot of patrol. As of November 10th, uU.S citizens walking into tiajuana to visit. I’d check with a Mexican Consulate office re: extended visit prior to departure. Has your fiancé been living in MX or were you planning on a two week stop-over in order to then travel to the US? Also, when they actually did set it up, it was like around 11 AM for a couple of days and for a few hours. We a trying to extend our visa here in the states but would like to continue our travels through Mexico come january or February 2021. I had no problem crossing in both directions and did not need a Covid test upon return to US soil. I took the ferry to Baja ( US passport) and had no problems. My mother is trying to visit from Germany to help me (currently pregnant with no4 due in December) Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. My brother, an American married to a Mexican woman, has a business in Cabo. I was advised by friends to fly to mexico, quarantine there then travel back to the US. I was wondering the same were trying to visit family in the beginning of December, we’re from NC and going all the way to Guanajuato crossing from Laredo TX. 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. thanks. We are looking online at Banjercito and it looks like we can buy a permit there. From what I’m reading, I won’t have a problem entering Mexico form Texas, but I possibly won’t be let into US from MX? As a UK resident with a UK passport could I spend two weeks in Mexico then fly into Phoenix? Don’t quite understand how you could get a car permit on-line when the official stance at the moment is that no tourist visas ( FMM’s ) are being issued because the ” no land border crossing permissions ” are being extended until at least mid-August Thanks all. I have emailed SBX about this but no response yet. The parents need to begin training the child at home to wear a mask by making it a game or fun time. You can get in from US to Mexico by car if you are US citizen or permanent resident. Your email address will not be published. Hi, I am a french art director working in Los Angeles with a O1 visa, I made the mistake to fly to France to see my family and am now stuck there, I was denied boarding on my connecting flight and had to return to my parents home. As canadian citizen can i fly to Mexico from the US and fly back in the US after? I go to Tijuana/Rosarito Beach every 7 days use my CA DL / Birth Certificate I cross the USA-Mexico border at San Ysidro I pass each time but each time I get sent to 2nd inspection where I wait anywhere from 30 mins to up to 2 hrs to clear me out, re-verify my identity and get all my vehicle inspected.