Great video! I will be traveling to Cancun next month July 11-16, Can I fill out the FMM form now it has to be certain days before and do I choose by land?
thanks for the kind words :) glad you liked the video! I hope you have an amazing time in Cancun! I don't know those specifics, unfortunately! I would go to the CBX website and look it up. I bet you it is put there! www.crossborderxpress.com/en/faq. I just filled out everything from the airplane site and the "FMM immigration form" once I arrived. had no issues!
Where can I check-in my luggage if I cross to the Tijuana Airport through CBX? www.crossborderxpress.com/en/faq CBX offers an exclusive “drop off” area located at the Tijuana Airport available only for passengers traveling with Viva Aerobus and Volaris. We suggest you contact your airline about rates and additional baggage costs at check-in. For check-in with all other airlines, go to your airline’s counter at the general check-in area in the Tijuana Airport.
This was so helpful! Thank you!!! So, to clarify, once we go in and register with the desk and go through customs, we can either go into the direction of TJ airport, or we can walk another direction inside CBX to enter into Mexico, correct? Also, is CBX considered the airport at Tijuana? Or is the airport a separate thing from CBX? We are coming to visit soon, and I'm completely unfamiliar with how everything works there. Would crossing through CBX be considered an alternate route instead of just walking/driving across the border at the border crossing? Or do we still have to do that after going through CBX? Also, do they have shuttle busses to the rental car area at the airport? Thanks so much for the informative video!!
ty for watching and glad it was helpful @angela! I'll do my best to respond. I don't work for CBX so I am just a user like you FYI This was so helpful! Thank you!!! So, to clarify, once we go in and register with the desk and go through customs, we can either go into the direction of TJ airport, or we can walk another direction inside CBX to enter into Mexico, correct? if you are coming through Mexico, you can walk into USA via CVX. Need your airplane tix. If you are in the USA, you take CBX to drop you into tijuana airport. need an airplane pass. if you want to just walk into Tijuana, it's a different border crossing. this is just for the airport Also, is CBX considered the airport at Tijuana? Or is the airport a separate thing from CBX? We are coming to visit soon, and I'm completely unfamiliar with how everything works there. CBX is the bridge and official system to cross over. TIJ airport is what its called. some places may say use CBX at TIJ and can get a ticket for CBX and airlines ticket bought together. but it is normally 2 separate tix to buy Would crossing through CBX be considered an alternate route instead of just walking/driving across the border at the border crossing? Or do we still have to do that after going through CBX? the cbx is your bridge into USA or mx. you wouldn't need to do both. its 1 the same. but you just need an airlines tix for cbx as it is TIJ airport into US or vice versa. San Ysidro is the main border crossing you walk through or drive through when not using airport Also, do they have shuttle busses to the rental car area at the airport? Thanks so much for the informative video!! i would assume yes but idk. i normally never need one. i live in SD so I uber to the CBX, walk across to TJ airport, then fly back to TJ and walk across the bridge back into US to go home via uber! hope this helps!! :)
@@randysilvertv Yes, it really does help! I'm grateful that videos like yours are here on YT!! I appreciate you taking the time to answer all of my questions! This makes things so much more clear!! Thank you! Thank you!
@@randysilvertv One more question, if you don't mind. Are you saying that you can only use CBX if you are flying in or out of TJ airport? We are flying into LA, then flying back home from San Diego airport, so perhaps are we ineligible?
@@powerofknowledge7771 use this page: (happy to help!) www.crossborderxpress.com/en/requirements yes this is correct. if your goal is to just walk into Tijuana, then you should use the San Ysidro crossing! takes literally 1-2 mins to cross and just need the proper documentation of passport and/or visa
I am not sure., Because the passport card doesn't work for flights, you are better off just using your passport to be safe. If you check the CBX website, I bet it says if it will work or not!
Where can I check-in my luggage if I cross to the Tijuana Airport through CBX? CBX offers an exclusive “drop off” area located at the Tijuana Airport available only for passengers traveling with Viva Aerobus and Volaris. We suggest you contact your airline about rates and additional baggage costs at check-in. For check-in with all other airlines, go to your airline’s counter at the general check-in area in the Tijuana Airport. source: www.crossborderxpress.com/en/faq
So what if I am already in Tijuana and would rather fly out of San Diego than Tijuana. Can I just pay for the CBX ticket and easily cross the border without waiting for hours and hours at the San Ysidro border trying to enter the U.S.?
Hi Derek! You can see the requirements here for traveling to and from Mexico : www.crossborderxpress.com/en/requirements thanks for watching the video!
Where do I get the FMM Migration form if I am a foreigner entering Mexico through the CBX bridge? www.crossborderxpress.com/en/faq To save time and expedite your crossing through CBX you can complete the form online by clicking the following link: Instituto Nacional de Migración - Forma Migratoria Múltiple (inm.gob.mx) You can also get the FMM form at our CBX counters located in the San Diego terminal and fill it out at our designated area prior to your crossing. If you require assistance to complete the FMM form you can ask any member of our CBX staff.
If you stay over 7 days and you fill out the form online it'll re-direct you to the website to pay. It is around $30, u pay online and you print your receipt and immigration form.
Hi, This is per the CBX website: Restrictions for “non-essential” travel continue until further notice for non-U.S. citizens and non-residents traveling to the United States. Travelers are permitted to cross into Mexico. Proof of a negative COVID-19 test is not required for CBX passengers. Click Here to learn more about the safety measures we have implemented and how to make your crossing through CBX a touchless experience. please always check the website for up to date updates. I am just a person who uses it so the CBX is the node of truth www.crossborderxpress.com/en/requirements
I bought one way to tickets from tj airport to Cancun as well instead of using the Cbx option that Volaris offers . If I buy the cbx pass online i can use cbx now?
Be sure to print out or have all your boarding passes with you. To get past the bridge gates, you will need to scan your CBX ticket and your current boarding pass. We went 2 days ago and bought the tickets on site. We purchased round trip tickets for a family of 3 which gave us a small discount. Finally, if you are an expat and have a residente permanente or temporal Mexican visa, you will still need to fill out an FMM at one of the computer terminals. If the system asks you for money, you have filled out something wrong. Be sure to fill in your Mexico address. Finally, on the top half of each form, fill in your visa status by hand. Watch out for any processing error where immigration thinks you are on a 180 day tourist visa. The immigration officer will stamp your passport and keep both halves of the FMM.
I’m hearing I can’t use CBX unless I land in Tijuana. It’s sound like my best option is to walk the border San ysidro into tijuanna from San Diego then return from tj to San Diego walking the border then fly back to sf ..
@@diegoqr972 okay yea cuz flying into Tijuana from Sf doesn’t make sense .. thanks for clarifying do you think it’s safe for female solo travel in the day time I’m just getting dental work
I agree with Diego! You will be fine! Just go back and forward in the day when the sun's still out if you feel a bit uncomfortable. I've taken the border back and forward at San Ysidro many times and had no issues. Fair enough I am a guy, but I've never seen issues around me as well!
Question sir! As of now, did you need any proof of negative Covid test crossing the CBX into Mexico ? And then using the same terminal to come back to San Diego??? Please respond.
If you have a residente temporal or permanente visa, or you are flying from Canada or USA directly to Mexico (i.e. not by land), there are no restrictions. There may be restrictions for tourist land crossings. Best to Google this as rules are changing all the time.
Thanks for the video!! I will be visiting relatives next month, so this video was all I need to get through for the first time.
Fantastic glad it helped!! Have a great trip
THANK YOU!!!! I greatly appreciate your informative instructions and efforts!!!!!
Glad it was useful :)
My wife and I liked your hat towards the end of the video.
@lalo thanks! i got it in cancun!
i hope the video helps yall with your travels!
Thank you, very informative 👍🏽
Glad it was useful!!! Enjoy your trip!
Thanks for the video man. I think I'm gonna be using this next month with my bro!
my pleasure! glad it helps you use it and go have some fun :)
2:00 Ticket cost me $20 and $40 with personal assistance (one way from Tijuana-San Diego); I think price may change on the weekend and after holidays.
Thanks for this!!
my pleasure! i hope this helped :)
If I’m exiting on the last San Ysidro exit.. off the 5fwy.. where is the cbx location?
Is it open 24 hours the CBX?
This December will be my first time traveling I downloaded the app, what documents do I need cause I'm confused
Hi @jennifer! This is what you need: www.crossborderxpress.com/en/requirements . Very straightforward here! Enjoy your travel!
Great video! I will be traveling to Cancun next month July 11-16, Can I fill out the FMM form now it has to be certain days before and do I choose by land?
thanks for the kind words :) glad you liked the video! I hope you have an amazing time in Cancun! I don't know those specifics, unfortunately! I would go to the CBX website and look it up. I bet you it is put there! www.crossborderxpress.com/en/faq. I just filled out everything from the airplane site and the "FMM immigration form" once I arrived. had no issues!
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What do you do to check in your luggage
Where can I check-in my luggage if I cross to the Tijuana Airport through CBX?
www.crossborderxpress.com/en/faq
CBX offers an exclusive “drop off” area located at the Tijuana Airport available only for passengers traveling with Viva Aerobus and Volaris. We suggest you contact your airline about rates and additional baggage costs at check-in. For check-in with all other airlines, go to your airline’s counter at the general check-in area in the Tijuana Airport.
I thought the land borders are closed??? love the video keep up the good work!
thanks for the love on the video! I think Canada may be closed. Mexico is open for business :)
@@randysilvertv Nice.... One day I am going to try CBX... :)
How’s the customs checkpoint? Do they check bags or just run through X-ray like normal?
run it through like a normal xray. was very easy and smooth! nothing crazy or anything unexpected
This was so helpful! Thank you!!! So, to clarify, once we go in and register with the desk and go through customs, we can either go into the direction of TJ airport, or we can walk another direction inside CBX to enter into Mexico, correct? Also, is CBX considered the airport at Tijuana? Or is the airport a separate thing from CBX? We are coming to visit soon, and I'm completely unfamiliar with how everything works there. Would crossing through CBX be considered an alternate route instead of just walking/driving across the border at the border crossing? Or do we still have to do that after going through CBX? Also, do they have shuttle busses to the rental car area at the airport? Thanks so much for the informative video!!
ty for watching and glad it was helpful @angela! I'll do my best to respond. I don't work for CBX so I am just a user like you FYI
This was so helpful! Thank you!!! So, to clarify, once we go in and register with the desk and go through customs, we can either go into the direction of TJ airport, or we can walk another direction inside CBX to enter into Mexico, correct?
if you are coming through Mexico, you can walk into USA via CVX. Need your airplane tix. If you are in the USA, you take CBX to drop you into tijuana airport. need an airplane pass. if you want to just walk into Tijuana, it's a different border crossing. this is just for the airport
Also, is CBX considered the airport at Tijuana? Or is the airport a separate thing from CBX? We are coming to visit soon, and I'm completely unfamiliar with how everything works there.
CBX is the bridge and official system to cross over. TIJ airport is what its called. some places may say use CBX at TIJ and can get a ticket for CBX and airlines ticket bought together. but it is normally 2 separate tix to buy
Would crossing through CBX be considered an alternate route instead of just walking/driving across the border at the border crossing? Or do we still have to do that after going through CBX?
the cbx is your bridge into USA or mx. you wouldn't need to do both. its 1 the same. but you just need an airlines tix for cbx as it is TIJ airport into US or vice versa.
San Ysidro is the main border crossing you walk through or drive through when not using airport
Also, do they have shuttle busses to the rental car area at the airport? Thanks so much for the informative video!!
i would assume yes but idk. i normally never need one. i live in SD so I uber to the CBX, walk across to TJ airport, then fly back to TJ and walk across the bridge back into US to go home via uber!
hope this helps!! :)
@@randysilvertv Yes, it really does help! I'm grateful that videos like yours are here on YT!! I appreciate you taking the time to answer all of my questions! This makes things so much more clear!! Thank you! Thank you!
@@randysilvertv One more question, if you don't mind. Are you saying that you can only use CBX if you are flying in or out of TJ airport? We are flying into LA, then flying back home from San Diego airport, so perhaps are we ineligible?
@@powerofknowledge7771 use this page: (happy to help!)
www.crossborderxpress.com/en/requirements
yes this is correct. if your goal is to just walk into Tijuana, then you should use the San Ysidro crossing! takes literally 1-2 mins to cross and just need the proper documentation of passport and/or visa
@@randysilvertv That's very helpful! Thank you!
Do you need a passport to get the cbx ticket ? Cause my friend doesn’t have one so I know you can fly domestic in Mexico with just an i.d
Can I use my passport card to cross through the CBX into Tijuana airport?
I am not sure., Because the passport card doesn't work for flights, you are better off just using your passport to be safe. If you check the CBX website, I bet it says if it will work or not!
If you have bags to be checked in. Do you check-in bags at CBX or the TJ airport terminal?
Where can I check-in my luggage if I cross to the Tijuana Airport through CBX?
CBX offers an exclusive “drop off” area located at the Tijuana Airport available only for passengers traveling with Viva Aerobus and Volaris. We suggest you contact your airline about rates and additional baggage costs at check-in. For check-in with all other airlines, go to your airline’s counter at the general check-in area in the Tijuana Airport.
source: www.crossborderxpress.com/en/faq
when you fill the FMM form, do you need to print to show it to mexican immigration???
Pure Sorcery!
gamechanger!
Does your boarding pass need to be printed or can I have it on my airlines app?
It can be on on the app!
there are computers at the entrance to check in for flights and print it out if needed just like you see in an airport
Thank you for the help!
@@leslievalverde1533 my pleasure! enjoy!
So what if I am already in Tijuana and would rather fly out of San Diego than Tijuana. Can I just pay for the CBX ticket and easily cross the border without waiting for hours and hours at the San Ysidro border trying to enter the U.S.?
Hi Derek! You can see the requirements here for traveling to and from Mexico :
www.crossborderxpress.com/en/requirements
thanks for watching the video!
I want to fill out the FMM form online but I don’t know what to choose
By land or by air
We are flying to Guadalajara
Did they ask for the fmm
Is the fmm form online only?
Where do I get the FMM Migration form if I am a foreigner entering Mexico through the CBX bridge?
www.crossborderxpress.com/en/faq
To save time and expedite your crossing through CBX you can complete the form online by clicking the following link: Instituto Nacional de Migración - Forma Migratoria Múltiple (inm.gob.mx)
You can also get the FMM form at our CBX counters located in the San Diego terminal and fill it out at our designated area prior to your crossing.
If you require assistance to complete the FMM form you can ask any member of our CBX staff.
Thanks- so if you stay over 7 days where do you pay that extended stay fee? Other videos mentioned that?
If you stay over 7 days and you fill out the form online it'll re-direct you to the website to pay. It is around $30, u pay online and you print your receipt and immigration form.
Is covid test required when you come back to the US through CBX? Thank you.
Hi,
This is per the CBX website: Restrictions for “non-essential” travel continue until further notice for non-U.S. citizens and non-residents traveling to the United States. Travelers are permitted to cross into Mexico. Proof of a negative COVID-19 test is not required for CBX passengers. Click Here to learn more about the safety measures we have implemented and how to make your crossing through CBX a touchless experience.
please always check the website for up to date updates. I am just a person who uses it so the CBX is the node of truth
www.crossborderxpress.com/en/requirements
@@randysilvertv Thank you very much for the information. I really appreciate it.
I bought one way to tickets from tj airport to Cancun as well instead of using the Cbx option that Volaris offers . If I buy the cbx pass online i can use cbx now?
Also I’m about to buy my return flight back to tj should I buy the ticket that offer cbx? Or regular tj airport and then purchase round trip cbx pass?
Yes you can! Doesn’t matter just need the cbx ticket!
Be sure to print out or have all your boarding passes with you. To get past the bridge gates, you will need to scan your CBX ticket and your current boarding pass.
We went 2 days ago and bought the tickets on site. We purchased round trip tickets for a family of 3 which gave us a small discount.
Finally, if you are an expat and have a residente permanente or temporal Mexican visa, you will still need to fill out an FMM at one of the computer terminals. If the system asks you for money, you have filled out something wrong. Be sure to fill in your Mexico address. Finally, on the top half of each form, fill in your visa status by hand. Watch out for any processing error where immigration thinks you are on a 180 day tourist visa. The immigration officer will stamp your passport and keep both halves of the FMM.
love this Jack. thanks for commenting and sharing this info! overall such an easy experience right?
If I’m walking the border where do I get an fmm form I’m staying for 3days
@@higherup4691 I am not sure, unfortunately. That is out of my realm of knowledge. If you go to the border website, I'm sure you can find the answer!
Hi Jack, how are you able to print your boarding pass before arriving at CBX? I'm flying Viva Aerobus.
@@949surferdude you can print it out at the CBX entry. just like a normal airport where you check-in at the kiosk, they have the same!
I want to fly from sf to San Diego and use this to cross to Tijuana. Can I use the Tijuana CBX to get back into San Diego ?
Without an issue! It is extremely easy to do!
I’m hearing I can’t use CBX unless I land in Tijuana. It’s sound like my best option is to walk the border San ysidro into tijuanna from San Diego then return from tj to San Diego walking the border then fly back to sf ..
@@higherup4691 Oh!! now I get it. I thought you were using it to take another flight in Mexico. In that case, your best bet is San Ysidro!
@@diegoqr972 okay yea cuz flying into Tijuana from Sf doesn’t make sense .. thanks for clarifying do you think it’s safe for female solo travel in the day time I’m just getting dental work
I agree with Diego! You will be fine! Just go back and forward in the day when the sun's still out if you feel a bit uncomfortable. I've taken the border back and forward at San Ysidro many times and had no issues. Fair enough I am a guy, but I've never seen issues around me as well!
Question sir!
As of now, did you need any proof of negative Covid test crossing the CBX into Mexico ? And then using the same terminal to come back to San Diego??? Please respond.
I took CBX 2 days ago. As of now, no test is required in either direction.
@@jackb1803 thank you !
Can US citizens travel right now to Mexico?
If you have a residente temporal or permanente visa, or you are flying from Canada or USA directly to Mexico (i.e. not by land), there are no restrictions. There may be restrictions for tourist land crossings. Best to Google this as rules are changing all the time.
There are no restrictions!