Yes,me too,you just walked in,and that's it,coming back was different,they go over your purse or backpack and check everything,no passport,I just show my driver's license.
random thought came into my mind - can i walk into mexico? your video made feel like i was there walking myself... thanks! although you did ignore the sign which said no photography/video. :D
I would think the Mexican government (maybe the US gov't, too?) wanted to suppress images of that shantytown (is it still there?) underneath the pedestrian bridge. Last time I was there, it was obvious, filthy, and a very bad stain on both nations.
Back when I was in the Navy out there (85-89) the taxi ride was $5.00. Didn't matter which one you picked the price was always the same. The trolly ride down from 6th street was $1.25.
@@Abel_XL I dnt know where to start ,,, wana stay n a hostel n Tijuana township near the boader , also wana vist the beaches where the boarder fences is , also wana donate $1000 tooTijuana childrens , Jst got a find a Christian church n tijuana whn I vist next year Sept 2019
Awesome!! I don't know about any hostels but just make sure that the neighborhood its in is safe. There are a lot of bad neighborhoods in TJ. I've been to the boarder beach, its surreal and beautiful. There is a park on the US side where every now and then people on the US side are allowed to go and visit their families through the boarder fence. The beach on the Mexico side is beautiful and full of restaurants. Thats great that you want to donate money to charity. There are a lot of people in need, I'm sure you'll find a good charity. Let me know when you go, maybe we could meet up.
Here's an update. The boarder beach "Playas" is were the Hondurans migrants are currently staying. This area is a little unstable, please keep this in mind before going. Happy Thanksgiving to Australia ;)
I am thinking about visiting TJ, definitely wouldn't want to sit in my car for four hours to cross the border. Thank you for posting this video, very informative!!!!
Thanks so much for your videos on how to cross into Mexico, and how to cross from Mexico back into the United States. They are very informative. I am a totally blind individual, and I probably made History a couple years ago when I crossed by myself from San Ysidro to Tijuana to visit some friends there for the day. I have family in the San Diego area, so I always try to at least go to the border, and make at least one crossing. It is just so unique to me to be able to go to another country for the afternoon or what not and come back. Anyway, again thanks for the videos
It makes me happy to hear that this video helped you. There are many people who let fear stop them from living their life, I'm glad that you are not one of them ;) How was your trip to Mexico?
I’ve actually gone to Mexico twice since 2016, though I only crossed by myself in November 2016. I had an awesome time on both trips. It is absolutely amazing to me to see the instant change in culture when you cross the border. I look forward to hopefully doing it again possibly later this year. I am a bit of a technology nerd, so one interesting thing I was surprised, was how well United States cellular carriers covered at the border. I actually wanted to Rome to a Mexican carrier on the United States side, but Verizon anyway, covers so well down there, that I did not lock onto a Mexican cellular carrier until I was probably a quarter mile into Mexico. Wow.
I'm glad you had fun. I've traveled to a few places in Latin American with my friend who has Verizon and he got reception just about everywhere, I didn't :( My signal in TJ is decent in most places.
Everyone in TJ will accept US dollars. There are a few places to exchange money on the US side right next to the border. I only exchange money if I'm going deep into Mexico.
I walked in from San Ysidro in 1997, there was nothing but a fence with a turnstile to get in. No interaction with any Mexican officials at all. Just walked right on to the street, no building to go through.
I would still rather WALK over to the pedestrian bridge to cross the main lanes of traffic, instead of taking a taxi. What is the soonest you can get out of that line to the taxi cabs and cut across to the pedestrian bridge? There use to be a McDonalds just on the other side of that pedestrian bridge.
@@Abel_XL Per this video. You are walking from US to Mexico. Before new construction, you would exit and there would be a pedestrian bridge that would take you over the CAR traffic heading in both directions (on the Mexican side). Now, they make you walk ALL the way to the Taxi area BEFORE you are allowed to walk back toward that pedestrian bridge? Based on your video, it looks that way.
@@Abel_XL In your other video (Mexico, back to USA) at the 2:25 mark, there is the pedestrian bridge I'm talking about. You have to go all the way to the Taxi area, then turn back to get to this spot now? There is no 'shortcut' if you don't want to take a taxi, but would rather walk over to the other side of that road by taking that pedestrian bridge?
Im driving down to San diego from nor cal to visit tijuana in a couple weeks i was wondering where should i park to walk across the border ? or should i park in san diego and take public transit to the boarder ?
If you're staying a few hours, you can park at one of the pay parking lots at the last USA exits "Camino De La Plaza Rd" off the 5 Freeway. They charge around $7 on Mon-Fri and $20 Fri-Sun for about 8 hours. You can park a few miles away and take an Uber or the Trolley. The trolley ends right at the border. Are you visiting friends? Or are you doing a weekend vacation?
Everyone in TJ will accept US dollars. There are a few places to exchange money on the US side right next to the border. I only exchange money if I'm going deep into Mexico. Have a good time.
Do you remember TJ back around the 80s? Ive shown a couple ppl photos this year and they see a night and day difference. Av Rev looked real rundown and wasnt paved, they said.
I was born in the 80's so I can't say I remember it back then. My memories of Av Rev is from my college days, it was a booming place back then, not so much now.
i went there to day but didn't cross. the construction is complete. US authorities told me you can use a passport, possibly the Real ID or the passport card. I plan to try crossing in the future...
I plan on going back for first time since 2018 Looking forward to hooking up with Mexican or Colombian or venezuala gorgeous Latina maybe be my other half in future
Good video, useful information. I plan on visiting TJ in the next couple of months. I'm considering catching a trolley from the San Ysidro Transit Center to the Mexican border. Will it be dropping me off at the trolley stops shown in the beginning of your video? I'm just wondering what to expect. Thanks.
I don't know where the San Ysidro Transit Center is but if you take the blue line trolley all the way to its last stop "San Ysidro", it will take you to the place in the beginning of my video. Make sure you bring your passport. I made a video on how to cross back into the US, you should check it out. If you are taking a taxi back to the boarder while in Mexico, make sure to tell them you want the "Liña Vieja" or "Old Boarder Crossing". There is a new boarder crossing (PedWest) that is popular which is just a few miles from were I made this video. If they drop you off at PedWest, you will have to take a long walk back to the trolley. Have fun and stay safe my friend.
Is that PedWest in front of the outlets? I use that one and yes you have to walk a lot from the trolley to the border but I can see your way is easier.
Thanks for this video. I’ve never crossed the border before but I will tomorrow through Eagle Pass to Piedras Negras for the first time. I will be driving up to the border but will cross on foot. I just hope it’s as easy as you show on this video.
You only need ether the passport booklet or the passport card if you are going to Mexico. If you are planning on going to other countries besides Mexico, then you should consider bringing your passport booklet.
Very nice walk through. I remember the days when it was so easy going into TJ by that parking lot and straight into the turnstiles and straight to the Taxi's in less than 5 minutes. Now it's a LONG ASS walk from the parking lot. But still worth it once you get in. Mmmm those street tacos are the bomb. lol Peace
This is a great video and very helpful. I have a quick question. I'm planning on visiting TJ for a day and come back. So when you cross the border I saw you went through like a passport control. Do they stamp your passport? Also, any ATM's on the Mexico side for me to get some Pesos? Thanks in advance
The Mexican customs agent may or may not stamp your passport depending on how they feel. If you have the Passport Card then there is no stamp required. I would recommend that you exchange money before you get to Mexico. There are a few money exchange places on the US side just before you cross. Pick one of them, hand they cash and they hand you Pesos. Also, just about everywhere you go in TJ, they accept US dollars. Most times I go to TJ, I don't exchange any money, I just pay in USD. Its a good idea to have some peso just in case. I hope this helped. Let me know how your trip goes.
I bought a couple of those permits when taking trips to Mazatlan over the years. These permits are a joke, not at any point in time on my vacation, did anyone ask to see my permit, they didn't even know that the permit existed. I had a cousin just refuse to buy one and she never got hassled.
The Mexican officials will usually ask to see your passport when you walk across. They havent starting asking to see passports when driving across but I think thats about to change.
I only went pre 9-11 so there wasn't a stop going into Mexico (though there was the building with the lines, x-rays, interrogators for the return back). But I seem to remember, to go into Mexico, multiple turnstiles, and a long assed pedestrian bridge. (Something in my mind says that I paid a dime to leave the U.S. too.) Am I confusing all this with Nueveo Laredo? Or if not, where is the pedestrian bridge route compared to going this way?
A lot has changed in the last few years. Yup, there use to be turnstiles but there are gone now. There also use to be a pedestrian bridge but it was also removed. I've never been to Nueveo Laredo, its it easy to walk into Mexico or do they inspect you?
@@Abel_XL Again, been a while, since before the 9-11 changes so I can't intelligently comment on that presently. Thanks for replying and the great work, in the name of research!
i was hoping to find a video like yours on UA-cam. Thanks for uploading! I have a question: Me & my friends want to go to TJ just for a couple hours in one day, by walking there. All of us have passport books. Will we need a Visa to get in?
Yes. When you walk into Mexico they will issue you a free visa for up to 7 days. If you want a longer visa, you would have to pay. Have a good time and stay safe.
I guess times and policies have changed. When I flew to Monterrey Mexico by air this past July, they didn't charge me for a visa but they did stamp my passport.
The porters in the yellow vests are porters and they are unionized. There not just trying to make a couple of bucks its pretty much their job. CROC is the union these guys belong too. The people selling drinks and candy with CROC affiliations are also unionized.
@Jonathan Ochoa This answer is in regards to returning to the US the short answer is "yes" The long answer is that it all depends on the CBP agent that you get on your way back. Everyone of the agents will ask you why you don't have a passport and play 20 questions with you, why you went there, what are you bringing back, simple stuff like that. Now almost all of the agents are pretty chill, but if you get unlucky you might get someone who will be VERY uptight that you need a passport to cross. After which you would probably go into a secondary inspection. Regardless of anything you should not be denied re-entry. P.s. be nice to the CBP agents they all have a very difficult job and are pretty chill, they don't deserve someone trying to be a badass.
Will it be smart to walk into Mexico around midnight? I'm from Houston and my flight arrives to San Diego around 10:30pm I'm planning to take an uber all way to the border and then cross it and stay in TJ at the closest hotel.. good idea?
U should be good, maybe go with a friend to be more secure. Also be careful, don't engage in conversation with anyone on your way to the hotel, and be prepared to run if you are in a bad situation. Hope all goes well.
They typically want to make sure travelers are safe near the boarder crossing. There are taxis near the boarder that you can take. Usually there is a lot of people in that area but not sure if their will be people at that time. Its like any city, there are bad people everywhere. I've been in that area even later than 12am, I speak Spanish, so there is that difference. Have fun and stay safe.
The camera was just drunk of off cough syrup. I used my phone to record the video and there was a lot of swinging around. I used a video program to remove the jittering and the shaky video. For the most part, it did a good job but it did make some of the video look like jello.
The only times that I change money is when I go far into Mexico. Also, the exchange rate is usualy cheaper at the exchange houses than at shops, so you can save a little more money.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Here is a video that shows how to cross back into the USA legally ua-cam.com/video/0tI61sihSX4/v-deo.html I don't know how to cross into the USA illegally.
When I go on vacation in Mexico, for longer than 7 days, I buy the visa. Its only when I get back to the airport in TJ do they ask to see my visa, I don't know what would happen if they asked and I didn't have one. The visa's are cheap and you can get one for up to 180 days.
If you walk across to Mexico, the Mexican customs agent will ask for your passport. If you don't have it, they may send you back. I would recommend that you have your passport when you want to travel to another county.
@@betoestrada6980 Thanks, could I use it to walk across aswell? I plan on moving down to Tijuana an wanted to see what would be more convenient for me. I applogize if its a dumb question but I asked at the post office and they confuse me even more lol.
The answer to your question is Yes but Mexico has relaxed their position on Visas lately. I have crossed a few times now and they just ask to see my Passport then just wave me through. Visas are issued to you by the Mexican border agents at the time when you are crossing, if they don't require you to get one, then they will not ask you to fill out the forms. I think they are realizing that it costs way too much to have to print out all those Visas.
Hoy hace una semana q crucé la frontera por este mismo lugar. Tuve mucha suerte de q no haya nadie , sólo dos mujeres q me pidieron DI. No me preguntaron nada más. Fue muy rápido todo!!. Y no hubo tanta gente cruzando. Sólo una mujer y yo. Gracias por el vídeo, supe q hacer. Saludos.
I don't know the answer to that question. I know that the Mexican Customs is going to ask you for a passport to get into Mexico if your not a Mexican citizen.
Are you a permanent resident? Then yes, you should be able to enter mexico and return to the US. P.s. if you have data in Mexico download uber and ALLWAYS take uber over ANY taxi. In general taxis try to take advantage of tourists coming to visit. On average an uber is 20-50% cheaper than taxis in TJ and from my experience a whole ton more honest.
If you are a NON Mexican citizen, you DO need a passport to cross into Mexico. I forgot my passport once, the held me for a about 30 mins and then let me into Mexico. This was a couple years back when they had just adopted the mandatory Passport checks. I do NOT recommend you do that, they could keep you for hours then send you back into the US.
If you are are taking a bus into Mexico, they may or may not ask you all to get out for inspection. They should be able to tell you how to get back on the bus.
Actually, my experience with greyhound was very different, we did got out for inspection very brielfy, didn't recognize any of the port's you went through. Fortunately, everything was on time and went smoothly. Nonetheless, thank you for your video.
URGENT question. my mom wants to go to TJ tomorrow and she is from mexico and she has her american/ mexican paper work (green card) but im 20 i only have a TX state ID and my sister 15 has a State ID as well. we dont have pass ports. are we able to enter TJ and then Re enter the US with just our ID's???
If you are walking into Mexico from San Diego, the Mexican gov requires you to show your passport. If you are crossing back into the US, you don't need a passport as long as you are a USA citizen but its still going to make it easier on you if you have a passport. You don't want US Customs to potentially hold you for hours to prove your identity.
Yup, if you walk into Mexico, the Mexican boarder agents will ask for your Passport, if you are a non Mexican citizen. If you are a Mexican citizen, they will just let you walk on by, but the Mexican agents will do "random" checks on those people. I would not recommend that you try to sneek by, there could be very bad consequences.
Hi there, I don’t know about the pedestrian crossing but I cross the driving one at least once a week. From my experience a good time is a weekday. However, the last two Sunday’s I came back at around 7 and I crossed pretty quickly.
On this visit I used my passport book and it did get stamped. I have recently received my passport card, its easier to carry around because it fits in my wallet.
What's there to do in the border town? I feel like going over to Mexico for like an hour or two just to say I did it, but am not sure what I'd do to kill time there before crossing back over.
There is a lot to do. There is a Culture Center with art and a museum. There is a ton of food, check out my last few videos, I go to a few different restaurants in Tijuana. There is a Casino, in Mexico Sports Beating is legal. Many different bars and dance clubs. Let me know what you end up doing in Tijuana.
I'm happy to hear that people enjoy my videos and are replaying them. I get my music from ua-cam.com/users/audiolibrarymusic and the song in the beginning of the video is called "Mr Pink". Now that you can listen to the song, I hope that doesn't mean that you will stop watching my videos, haha ;)
Abel Aramburo I still rewatch this video sometimes to relive my border crossing memory. This is my first foreign trip ever. I was deeply fascinated by the fact that 10m of walking puts me outside of the US. Cant wait for your PedWest video.
Avenida Revolucion or also called Revolution Avenue use to the place where people would go to to party. After the problems with violence and gang problems hit the news in the US, a lot of people stopped going. Many of the clubs shut down. There are still a few but not like before.
I don't like being in TJ at night time by myself because I don't know ALL the bad places to stay out of. I have done it at night but I wouldn't recomend it if you don't know Spanish or the area you are going to. I have been in TJ at night with people who live or have lived there.
Abel XL I don't like being in TJ at night time by myself because I don't know ALL the bad places to stay out of. I have done it at night but I wouldn't recomend it if you don't know Spanish or the area you are going to.
If a kid age 16 goes walking through there would it be a problem ? But ofc she/he would have there birth certificate and school ID with em and a permission note from guardian just in case would it be a problem?
I'm not sure what the rules are for minors to cross. I would suggest that you read up on the rules from a US gov website. If you do cross, remember to be safe and have a fun time.
If you have the passport card, you do not need the passport book in Tijuana. The passport card is only good for a few countries so if you plan on flying out of Tijuana into another country, I would recommend to bring your Passport Book.
I've called cabs from the streets. I guess that there could be people pretending to be taxis and then rob you. Not sure what to say about it except for be careful hailing a cab. BTW, Uber exists in Mexico, you just need a data plan that works in that country.
If you have a passport and a US visa, then it should be fine. Please contact a government official to confirm. If the video helped you, please consider giving it a like.
If they ask you for a passport and they don't believe you are a citizen, they can detain you or reject your entry. I would not recommend that you go down there without a passport.
Abel Aramburo I am. But I have a felony on my record and Iv read a lot of people getting denied at the airport going into Cancun. I was seeing if they actually scan and run a check on everyday going into Mexico.
I don't know if the Mexican Border Agents have access to the US criminal database. You would have to check on some Government website to find the answer to that. I hop they let you cross.
If you have a Sentri or Goes Pass, and there isn't a lot of traffic, it could take 20 mins. If there is a lot of traffic and you dont have one of those passes, it could take 4 hours.
So I haven't been to Tijuana in a very long time since I was a little girl I'm wondering do I need a passport to get back home or can I just take my birth certificate in my California ID??
If you're a US citizen then they can't stop you from reentering the US. If you want to show them your ID and birth certificate, i'm sure they will look at it. In order to walk into Mexico, the Mexican Customs Agent will ask you to show them a passport. If you don't have it, they can send you back into the US.
If you're walking to Mexico, the Mexican customs is going to ask you for your passport, and if you dont have it, them may reject you from entering. If you are a US citizen, the US can not stop you from entering the US. Bring you Drivers License and Birth Certificate if you like. I would recommend that you bring your passport when traveling to Mexico.
You would have to walk West for several miles, its NOT a strait shot and you would have to make many turns. I don't recommend you walk there. I recommend that you take a taxi, it should only cost you around $5 usd.
Hello do we have to have to have a passport to go in just for a day coming back the same day, we are planning to go with our identification cards birth certificates, will Mexico for sure won't let us in if we don't have a passport.
If you are driving into Mexico, they wont ask you for your passport. If you walk across, they WILL ask you for your passport. If you don't have it, they will send you to secondary and you will have to wait hours until they decide weather to let you enter Mexico or kick you back to the US. Having your ID card and Birth Certificates may influence them to let you into Mexico but its not a 100% for sure thing. I hope that helps.
Ohh, the good old days!! These passport rules only started about 2 years ago. It use to be the same way here where they didn't care and I could just cross without a peep. I hope they don't impose these rules in Nuevo Laredo.
I have a question. Can I walk through to Mexico with only my ID and birth certificate? I have a passport but it's ripped. My brother also wants to come but he's under 18 Does he need a passport?
I use to be able to just walk into Mexico with out having to show anything to the officials. But over the last few years they have upped the restrictions. I once forgot to bring my Passport and they sent me to their secondary inspection. I sat there for about 20 mins until they asked me a few questions and then decided to let me cross into Mexico. They told me since I'm not a Mexican citizen, that I needed to show them my passport next time I crossed or else they wouldn't allow me to enter. I have brought my passport with me ever since that day. There has been a few times when I crossed that they just waved me by without looking at my passport, I don't know if the agent was lazy or if they were told to hurry everyone along. So to answer your question, I don't know if the Mexican agents will allow you to cross without your passport. I don't know if your ID and birth certificate will be enough for them since they don't have access to the US California ID data base. I don't know what the regulations are for minors to enter Mexico without a parent. I would suggest you look at an official Mexico government website that deals with entering Mexico as a non citizen. I would also recommend that the both of you have, at minimum, a passport when crossing. I hope that helps.
I’d NEVER go into a foreign country without my American passport. Maybe they wave u in. That’s not the issue. Important to have it to GET BACK INTO America
Visited for the first time a few months ago, drove through the border, and it was a miserable drive. This was very helpful, thanks!
Glad it helped. Sometimes driving back to the US can take up to 4 hours waiting in line 👀
Yeah that's the bad Part.
Wow it's way different than it used to be I remember being able to just cross and not have to show proof of anything.
I remember those days too. Navy 85-89. Never once had to even show an ID either way. Looks really different today.
Yes,me too,you just walked in,and that's it,coming back was different,they go over your purse or backpack and check everything,no passport,I just show my driver's license.
Shit it was like that in the early 2000s I would go to algadonas wit my parents
What if your identification has been stolen
If you're identification has been stolen how can someone leave tiawana
random thought came into my mind - can i walk into mexico? your video made feel like i was there walking myself... thanks! although you did ignore the sign which said no photography/video. :D
haha ;)
Anshul Joshi Who made that rule. What is sensitive about thay border
I want to go Mexico I hate us I want to live to Mexico
@@aaronchristmas9612 what is stopping you?
I would think the Mexican government (maybe the US gov't, too?) wanted to suppress images of that shantytown (is it still there?) underneath the pedestrian bridge. Last time I was there, it was obvious, filthy, and a very bad stain on both nations.
Back when I was in the Navy out there (85-89) the taxi ride was $5.00. Didn't matter which one you picked the price was always the same. The trolly ride down from 6th street was $1.25.
I bet the tacos back then where less than a $1 🥟
It’s coming back into the US that’s the hard part
It sure is
Very informative, educational , and helpful . Thank you.
Thanks, I'm glad it helped.
Love Mexican Cultures ,,, il be n Tijuana Mexico next year Sept 2019,,, Thank you frm Australia 🤗🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺😊
Thanks for the love. I hope you have a good time.
Where in Mexico are you planing to visit?
@@Abel_XL I dnt know where to start ,,, wana stay n a hostel n Tijuana township near the boader , also wana vist the beaches where the boarder fences is , also wana donate $1000 tooTijuana childrens , Jst got a find a Christian church n tijuana whn I vist next year Sept 2019
Awesome!! I don't know about any hostels but just make sure that the neighborhood its in is safe. There are a lot of bad neighborhoods in TJ.
I've been to the boarder beach, its surreal and beautiful. There is a park on the US side where every now and then people on the US side are allowed to go and visit their families through the boarder fence. The beach on the Mexico side is beautiful and full of restaurants.
Thats great that you want to donate money to charity. There are a lot of people in need, I'm sure you'll find a good charity.
Let me know when you go, maybe we could meet up.
@@Abel_XL there a Christian ministry Church call LA ROCA ! n Tijuana ,,, thts a Start YES ,,, Woww Boarder beach has restaurants too ??? Cool 😊😊😊
Here's an update. The boarder beach "Playas" is were the Hondurans migrants are currently staying. This area is a little unstable, please keep this in mind before going.
Happy Thanksgiving to Australia ;)
You pixelated the best parts!
This comment reminds me of the good old days of pixelated HBO!
Ha!
I am thinking about visiting TJ, definitely wouldn't want to sit in my car for four hours to cross the border. Thank you for posting this video, very informative!!!!
No problem. I'm glad that you enjoyed it.
I live in Orange County but I go to Tijuana a lot cuz my moms family lives there, but I never walk there. Good helpful video tho
Nice, I have to go there from time to time to visit family too.
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Thanks so much for your videos on how to cross into Mexico, and how to cross from Mexico back into the United States. They are very informative. I am a totally blind individual, and I probably made History a couple years ago when I crossed by myself from San Ysidro to Tijuana to visit some friends there for the day. I have family in the San Diego area, so I always try to at least go to the border, and make at least one crossing. It is just so unique to me to be able to go to another country for the afternoon or what not and come back. Anyway, again thanks for the videos
It makes me happy to hear that this video helped you. There are many people who let fear stop them from living their life, I'm glad that you are not one of them ;)
How was your trip to Mexico?
I’ve actually gone to Mexico twice since 2016, though I only crossed by myself in November 2016. I had an awesome time on both trips. It is absolutely amazing to me to see the instant change in culture when you cross the border. I look forward to hopefully doing it again possibly later this year. I am a bit of a technology nerd, so one interesting thing I was surprised, was how well United States cellular carriers covered at the border. I actually wanted to Rome to a Mexican carrier on the United States side, but Verizon anyway, covers so well down there, that I did not lock onto a Mexican cellular carrier until I was probably a quarter mile into Mexico. Wow.
I'm glad you had fun. I've traveled to a few places in Latin American with my friend who has Verizon and he got reception just about everywhere, I didn't :(
My signal in TJ is decent in most places.
I am looking forward to going back to Mexico since 2018 my last visit there
Can not wait to buy nice Mexican gifts for my friends in usa
Just take city bus very very cheap
Taxi libre they called is who you want
Taxi livres
all good info thanks. we were thinking about moving to tj.
Legend
haha, thanks big guy!!!
i am happy you fuzzed out people to protect their ID. very respectful.
Everyone in TJ will accept US dollars. There are a few places to exchange money on the US side right next to the border. I only exchange money if I'm going deep into Mexico.
Yup. I really only get pesos if i go deep too.
Great video thanks for giving me a chance to see things I won't get to see.
You're welcome my friend. And thank you for giving me a chance to talk with someone who I wont get a change to see ;)
Very helpful! Thank you.
You're welcome. I'm glad it helped.
I walked in from San Ysidro in 1997, there was nothing but a fence with a turnstile to get in. No interaction with any Mexican officials at all. Just walked right on to the street, no building to go through.
I remember those days! Bureaucracy will strangle the world.
it was a simpler time
I was there in the late 80s, and yes, it was a breeze to get through.
That 'turnstile' was still there as late as 2008, I want to say. Not sure exactly when they did away with it.
I would still rather WALK over to the pedestrian bridge to cross the main lanes of traffic, instead of taking a taxi. What is the soonest you can get out of that line to the taxi cabs and cut across to the pedestrian bridge? There use to be a McDonalds just on the other side of that pedestrian bridge.
I'm not sure I understand, are you talking about the US side or Mexico side?
@@Abel_XL Per this video. You are walking from US to Mexico. Before new construction, you would exit and there would be a pedestrian bridge that would take you over the CAR traffic heading in both directions (on the Mexican side). Now, they make you walk ALL the way to the Taxi area BEFORE you are allowed to walk back toward that pedestrian bridge? Based on your video, it looks that way.
@@Abel_XL In your other video (Mexico, back to USA) at the 2:25 mark, there is the pedestrian bridge I'm talking about. You have to go all the way to the Taxi area, then turn back to get to this spot now? There is no 'shortcut' if you don't want to take a taxi, but would rather walk over to the other side of that road by taking that pedestrian bridge?
Im driving down to San diego from nor cal to visit tijuana in a couple weeks i was wondering where should i park to walk across the border ? or should i park in san diego and take public transit to the boarder ?
If you're staying a few hours, you can park at one of the pay parking lots at the last USA exits "Camino De La Plaza Rd" off the 5 Freeway. They charge around $7 on Mon-Fri and $20 Fri-Sun for about 8 hours. You can park a few miles away and take an Uber or the Trolley. The trolley ends right at the border.
Are you visiting friends? Or are you doing a weekend vacation?
I am going with a cousin to check out the sights and if I'm planning to stay on the main Street should I bother bringing pesos or use dollars ?
Everyone in TJ will accept US dollars. There are a few places to exchange money on the US side right next to the border. I only exchange money if I'm going deep into Mexico.
Have a good time.
Thanks for the info dude really appreciate the vid !
No problem, any time.
Do you remember TJ back around the 80s? Ive shown a couple ppl photos this year and they see a night and day difference. Av Rev looked real rundown and wasnt paved, they said.
I was born in the 80's so I can't say I remember it back then. My memories of Av Rev is from my college days, it was a booming place back then, not so much now.
i went there to day but didn't cross. the construction is complete. US authorities told me you can use a passport, possibly the Real ID or the passport card. I plan to try crossing in the future...
Wow things sure have changed since I walked into TJ from San Diego in 2015 summer. The only thing I recognized was the money exchange.
Lots of change going on down there.
So I'm about to do this for the first time but my passport is expired 😬 will they turn me away for that?
The Mexican customs agent might turn you back. They are getting strict about the passports.
I plan on going back for first time since 2018
Looking forward to hooking up with Mexican or Colombian or venezuala gorgeous Latina maybe be my other half in future
I went over once, about 30.Years.ago!
There was much less restrictions hack then.
@@Abel_XL Yes, it must be crazy now!
Good video, useful information. I plan on visiting TJ in the next couple of months. I'm considering catching a trolley from the San Ysidro Transit Center to the Mexican border. Will it be dropping me off at the trolley stops shown in the beginning of your video? I'm just wondering what to expect. Thanks.
I don't know where the San Ysidro Transit Center is but if you take the blue line trolley all the way to its last stop "San Ysidro", it will take you to the place in the beginning of my video.
Make sure you bring your passport. I made a video on how to cross back into the US, you should check it out. If you are taking a taxi back to the boarder while in Mexico, make sure to tell them you want the "Liña Vieja" or "Old Boarder Crossing". There is a new boarder crossing (PedWest) that is popular which is just a few miles from were I made this video. If they drop you off at PedWest, you will have to take a long walk back to the trolley.
Have fun and stay safe my friend.
Is that PedWest in front of the outlets? I use that one and yes you have to walk a lot from the trolley to the border but I can see your way is easier.
Like if you remember walking past that McDonalds?
I got a lot of memories walking past that place.
Is it pretty much the same after they updated? I went about a year ago and I thought that this was still the exact way that we walked in
Thanks for the update.
Passport card valid too so tell people that too.
yea thanks
Thanks for this video. I’ve never crossed the border before but I will tomorrow through Eagle Pass to Piedras Negras for the first time. I will be driving up to the border but will cross on foot. I just hope it’s as easy as you show on this video.
Awesome! I hope its an easy trip for you. Don't forget to subscribe!!
Documentary ,very helpful,thanks
Thanks, I'm glad that you liked the video.
Abel, I have de blue passport , and card as well , which one do i need Im planning to go to Tijuana only for the weekend , Tx!
You only need ether the passport booklet or the passport card if you are going to Mexico. If you are planning on going to other countries besides Mexico, then you should consider bringing your passport booklet.
@@Abel_XL , thank you for your reply, since Im only going to TJ I will bring only the passport card , Tx again!
Cool, have fun and stay safe.
Very nice walk through. I remember the days when it was so easy going into TJ by that parking lot and straight into the turnstiles and straight to the Taxi's in less than 5 minutes. Now it's a LONG ASS walk from the parking lot. But still worth it once you get in. Mmmm those street tacos are the bomb. lol Peace
I remember those days too. Seems like time waits for no one!
Lol at the background music
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Abel Aramburo what is the name? It’s funny
This is a great video and very helpful. I have a quick question. I'm planning on visiting TJ for a day and come back. So when you cross the border I saw you went through like a passport control. Do they stamp your passport? Also, any ATM's on the Mexico side for me to get some Pesos? Thanks in advance
The Mexican customs agent may or may not stamp your passport depending on how they feel. If you have the Passport Card then there is no stamp required.
I would recommend that you exchange money before you get to Mexico. There are a few money exchange places on the US side just before you cross. Pick one of them, hand they cash and they hand you Pesos. Also, just about everywhere you go in TJ, they accept US dollars. Most times I go to TJ, I don't exchange any money, I just pay in USD. Its a good idea to have some peso just in case.
I hope this helped. Let me know how your trip goes.
Great thanks, Abel. And for sure I'll let you know
Awesome! Have lots of fun ;)
If you pay for the 500 peso permit good for 6 months from purchase you can use it to walk in the Mexico line with your passport.
I bought a couple of those permits when taking trips to Mazatlan over the years. These permits are a joke, not at any point in time on my vacation, did anyone ask to see my permit, they didn't even know that the permit existed. I had a cousin just refuse to buy one and she never got hassled.
@@Abel_XL the 6 months one is free when flying into Mexico, right?
Did you need to show your passport to actually get into Mexico?? it seems so easy to get into Mexico by walking
The Mexican officials will usually ask to see your passport when you walk across. They havent starting asking to see passports when driving across but I think thats about to change.
I only went pre 9-11 so there wasn't a stop going into Mexico (though there was the building with the lines, x-rays, interrogators for the return back). But I seem to remember, to go into Mexico, multiple turnstiles, and a long assed pedestrian bridge. (Something in my mind says that I paid a dime to leave the U.S. too.) Am I confusing all this with Nueveo Laredo? Or if not, where is the pedestrian bridge route compared to going this way?
A lot has changed in the last few years. Yup, there use to be turnstiles but there are gone now. There also use to be a pedestrian bridge but it was also removed.
I've never been to Nueveo Laredo, its it easy to walk into Mexico or do they inspect you?
@@Abel_XL Again, been a while, since before the 9-11 changes so I can't intelligently comment on that presently.
Thanks for replying and the great work, in the name of research!
Thanks, glad to help.
I have a question for you, did u went there again during covid?
yes, but not walking
i was hoping to find a video like yours on UA-cam. Thanks for uploading! I have a question: Me & my friends want to go to TJ just for a couple hours in one day, by walking there. All of us have passport books. Will we need a Visa to get in?
Yes. When you walk into Mexico they will issue you a free visa for up to 7 days. If you want a longer visa, you would have to pay. Have a good time and stay safe.
I guess times and policies have changed. When I flew to Monterrey Mexico by air this past July, they didn't charge me for a visa but they did stamp my passport.
Thank you.
You're welcome. Im glad you enjoyed it.
The porters in the yellow vests are porters and they are unionized. There not just trying to make a couple of bucks its pretty much their job. CROC is the union these guys belong too. The people selling drinks and candy with CROC affiliations are also unionized.
Thanks for the info.
Will the passport ID card will work for this? Do I need a passport book if I am only doing land travel in Mexico?
The passport ID card should work. Its the one that I like to use when I cross.
Thanks
I want to hang out at my favorite club in zona Norte adelitas cantina an brothel
3:42, exit infrastructure. This is unconstitutional because people have the right to leave the USA without harassment.
Really, I didn't know that. I guess our rights are slowly eroding away.
2:45 no photography.
Thats odd, I'm pretty sure they have cameras all over that place.
Can I be able to walk across just with my birth certificate and ID??
The Mexican Customs Agents are asking people for their passport and if you don't provide it, they will send you back. I wouldn't risk it.
@@Abel_XL I guess I got lucky I was there last week and only had my Driver License the only thing he asked was what city was I born in. ..
@Jonathan Ochoa
This answer is in regards to returning to the US
the short answer is "yes"
The long answer is that it all depends on the CBP agent that you get on your way back. Everyone of the agents will ask you why you don't have a passport and play 20 questions with you, why you went there, what are you bringing back, simple stuff like that.
Now almost all of the agents are pretty chill, but if you get unlucky you might get someone who will be VERY uptight that you need a passport to cross. After which you would probably go into a secondary inspection. Regardless of anything you should not be denied re-entry.
P.s. be nice to the CBP agents they all have a very difficult job and are pretty chill, they don't deserve someone trying to be a badass.
I will be going to Mexico for two months this winter get out icy box my state of ohio
nice. there are really nice placees in mexico to visit in the winter
Will it be smart to walk into Mexico around midnight? I'm from Houston and my flight arrives to San Diego around 10:30pm I'm planning to take an uber all way to the border and then cross it and stay in TJ at the closest hotel.. good idea?
U should be good, maybe go with a friend to be more secure. Also be careful, don't engage in conversation with anyone on your way to the hotel, and be prepared to run if you are in a bad situation. Hope all goes well.
They typically want to make sure travelers are safe near the boarder crossing. There are taxis near the boarder that you can take. Usually there is a lot of people in that area but not sure if their will be people at that time.
Its like any city, there are bad people everywhere. I've been in that area even later than 12am, I speak Spanish, so there is that difference.
Have fun and stay safe.
@@Abel_XL thanks you too
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If you ever give tours of Tijuana, I’d sign up
Thanks dude, not sure I'm that knowledgeable enough to give tours.
at the end on the line of yellow taxis theres a mini bus that charges you like .70 us cents to downtown TJ no 4 dlls for me ;)
Nice.
Chicago club an cantina Norteno too
Dear camera, don't do drugs.
The camera was just drunk of off cough syrup.
I used my phone to record the video and there was a lot of swinging around. I used a video program to remove the jittering and the shaky video. For the most part, it did a good job but it did make some of the video look like jello.
Lol
Why didnt the customs agents ask about your camera?
What camera ;)
Abel Aramburo good sense of humor
@@Abel_XLaye lol, that's right lol.
I don't know why there's a money exchange. All the shops and whatnot I went to all took american dollar.
The only times that I change money is when I go far into Mexico. Also, the exchange rate is usualy cheaper at the exchange houses than at shops, so you can save a little more money.
Do you know where there is free parking? I know I found free street parking once but it was 1 year ago and now I can’t remember where it was!
There is street parking about a mile away. Pay parking Mon-Thur cost around $10. Fri-Sun cost about $20.
Abel XL Okay thanks !
@@Marieparawho no problem
That's easy but how do you do it from Mexico in to the USA with out proper documentation ?
I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Here is a video that shows how to cross back into the USA legally ua-cam.com/video/0tI61sihSX4/v-deo.html
I don't know how to cross into the USA illegally.
What happens if you say you will only be in Mexico for 6 days, but really plan to stay 30 days but don't want to pay for a Visa?
When I go on vacation in Mexico, for longer than 7 days, I buy the visa. Its only when I get back to the airport in TJ do they ask to see my visa, I don't know what would happen if they asked and I didn't have one. The visa's are cheap and you can get one for up to 180 days.
Do you need a passport to cross back and forth now?
If you walk across to Mexico, the Mexican customs agent will ask for your passport. If you don't have it, they may send you back. I would recommend that you have your passport when you want to travel to another county.
Abel XL so I should drive across
Is it better to cross with a passport book or card? I heard with a card its faster?
yes!
@@betoestrada6980 Thanks!
card is better and so much smaller. lol
@@betoestrada6980 Thanks, could I use it to walk across aswell? I plan on moving down to Tijuana an wanted to see what would be more convenient for me. I applogize if its a dumb question but I asked at the post office and they confuse me even more lol.
yes of course you can use it to walk. lol
I'm a US citizen planning to visit TJ as a day trip. Do I need to get a visa before crossing?
The answer to your question is Yes but Mexico has relaxed their position on Visas lately. I have crossed a few times now and they just ask to see my Passport then just wave me through. Visas are issued to you by the Mexican border agents at the time when you are crossing, if they don't require you to get one, then they will not ask you to fill out the forms. I think they are realizing that it costs way too much to have to print out all those Visas.
Hoy hace una semana q crucé la frontera por este mismo lugar. Tuve mucha suerte de q no haya nadie , sólo dos mujeres q me pidieron DI. No me preguntaron nada más. Fue muy rápido todo!!. Y no hubo tanta gente cruzando. Sólo una mujer y yo. Gracias por el vídeo, supe q hacer. Saludos.
Estoy feliz de que este video te haya ayudado. Espero que se suscriban para más videos próximamente.
If I have time go to interior of Mexico city of guadaljara in bus from Tijuana for
So I'm guessing the yellow cars are the legit Taxis and the non yellow cars are rogue cabs?
Both are legit taxis but that doesn't mean that there can't be rogue ones of ether color.
Well damn...I guess I have to be careful when hailing a cab. >_>
white cabs. stay away from yellow
Our white van was 3 Pecos to be driven to front of pedestrian line and dumped out. After driver said he would take us across border.
Oh by the way we are both us citizens
me too
Hi! I'm Just a greencard holder. Can I get back to the US after crossing without the US passport?
I don't know the answer to that question. I know that the Mexican Customs is going to ask you for a passport to get into Mexico if your not a Mexican citizen.
Are you a permanent resident?
Then yes, you should be able to enter mexico and return to the US.
P.s. if you have data in Mexico download uber and ALLWAYS take uber over ANY taxi.
In general taxis try to take advantage of tourists coming to visit. On average an uber is 20-50% cheaper than taxis in TJ and from my experience a whole ton more honest.
do you need a passport to walk through the border crossing into mexico
If you are a NON Mexican citizen, you DO need a passport to cross into Mexico.
I forgot my passport once, the held me for a about 30 mins and then let me into Mexico. This was a couple years back when they had just adopted the mandatory Passport checks. I do NOT recommend you do that, they could keep you for hours then send you back into the US.
I'll be going to Tijuana this week, where would I meet my greyhound bus after I cross the border ?
If you are are taking a bus into Mexico, they may or may not ask you all to get out for inspection. They should be able to tell you how to get back on the bus.
Actually, my experience with greyhound was very different, we did got out for inspection very brielfy, didn't recognize any of the port's you went through. Fortunately, everything was on time and went smoothly. Nonetheless, thank you for your video.
I'm glad it went smoothly. Where did you go in Mexico?
Wow funny we were here just like a couple days ago. Still under construction lol
Feels like its always under construction. Hope you had a great time.
I got us passport now
sweet, good for you
URGENT question. my mom wants to go to TJ tomorrow and she is from mexico and she has her american/ mexican paper work (green card) but im 20 i only have a TX state ID and my sister 15 has a State ID as well. we dont have pass ports. are we able to enter TJ and then Re enter the US with just our ID's???
Alexis Escobar yeah I just went there like that
If you are walking into Mexico from San Diego, the Mexican gov requires you to show your passport. If you are crossing back into the US, you don't need a passport as long as you are a USA citizen but its still going to make it easier on you if you have a passport. You don't want US Customs to potentially hold you for hours to prove your identity.
So am I understanding that even to walk into Mexico one must have a Passport in order to get that day Visa that was mentioned?
Yup, if you walk into Mexico, the Mexican boarder agents will ask for your Passport, if you are a non Mexican citizen. If you are a Mexican citizen, they will just let you walk on by, but the Mexican agents will do "random" checks on those people. I would not recommend that you try to sneek by, there could be very bad consequences.
Best time to cross into US pedestrian and vehicle? Appreciate the info!
Hi there,
I don’t know about the pedestrian crossing but I cross the driving one at least once a week. From my experience a good time is a weekday. However, the last two Sunday’s I came back at around 7 and I crossed pretty quickly.
Pedestrian and Vehicle would be Monday-Thursday 10am-2am. Avoid the weekends.
Looks like you got lucky, Ive tried to cross on Sundays and its hell. Maybe the lockdowns have made it less busy.
I walk the way you take to go to Tijuana
Sweet. If the video helped, please consider giving it a like.
It sounded like you got your passport stamped did you use your paper passport or did you use the passport card
On this visit I used my passport book and it did get stamped. I have recently received my passport card, its easier to carry around because it fits in my wallet.
I have an enhanced drivers license can i use that to enter Mexico?
The Mexican agents can reject you if you don't show them a passport.
I'm a u.s citizen what all do I need besides a passport to come back to the U.S from mexico
That really all you need. Have fun in Mexico
What's there to do in the border town? I feel like going over to Mexico for like an hour or two just to say I did it, but am not sure what I'd do to kill time there before crossing back over.
There is a lot to do. There is a Culture Center with art and a museum. There is a ton of food, check out my last few videos, I go to a few different restaurants in Tijuana. There is a Casino, in Mexico Sports Beating is legal. Many different bars and dance clubs. Let me know what you end up doing in Tijuana.
Houses of ill repute?
Where did u get the background music? Sometimes I play your vid just for the music.
I'm happy to hear that people enjoy my videos and are replaying them.
I get my music from ua-cam.com/users/audiolibrarymusic and the song in the beginning of the video is called "Mr Pink". Now that you can listen to the song, I hope that doesn't mean that you will stop watching my videos, haha ;)
Abel Aramburo Thanks. Wouldnt have guessed it’s reggae. Sounds very mexican.
Abel Aramburo I still rewatch this video sometimes to relive my border crossing memory. This is my first foreign trip ever. I was deeply fascinated by the fact that 10m of walking puts me outside of the US. Cant wait for your PedWest video.
I would always walk to the bars at the other side of the arch.
Avenida Revolucion or also called Revolution Avenue use to the place where people would go to to party. After the problems with violence and gang problems hit the news in the US, a lot of people stopped going. Many of the clubs shut down. There are still a few but not like before.
Abel Aramburo is the Hong Kong still there
Thank you for the video. Would you do that crossing at night?
I don't like being in TJ at night time by myself because I don't know ALL the bad places to stay out of. I have done it at night but I wouldn't recomend it if you don't know Spanish or the area you are going to.
I have been in TJ at night with people who live or have lived there.
Abel XL
I don't like being in TJ at night time by myself because I don't know ALL the bad places to stay out of. I have done it at night but I wouldn't recomend it if you don't know Spanish or the area you are going to.
I could of used this today
Well, I'm gald you made it with out having to watch the video.
If a kid age 16 goes walking through there would it be a problem ? But ofc she/he would have there birth certificate and school ID with em and a permission note from guardian just in case would it be a problem?
I'm not sure what the rules are for minors to cross. I would suggest that you read up on the rules from a US gov website.
If you do cross, remember to be safe and have a fun time.
Once I get a passport card, is there any reason at all to carry my passport book into Tijuana?
If you have the passport card, you do not need the passport book in Tijuana.
The passport card is only good for a few countries so if you plan on flying out of Tijuana into another country, I would recommend to bring your Passport Book.
Is it true that I should never hail cabs from the street. That I should go to a sitio and get a cab there?
I've called cabs from the streets. I guess that there could be people pretending to be taxis and then rob you. Not sure what to say about it except for be careful hailing a cab. BTW, Uber exists in Mexico, you just need a data plan that works in that country.
Hello sir, suppose one person from Indian passport holder can take USA visa on that way of custom center USA Mexico border area ?
If you have a passport and a US visa, then it should be fine. Please contact a government official to confirm. If the video helped you, please consider giving it a like.
I have a dual citizenship and going for an emergency, so do I still need a passport ? I also have the enhanced real ID
If they ask you for a passport and they don't believe you are a citizen, they can detain you or reject your entry. I would not recommend that you go down there without a passport.
Abel XL took this route, didn’t have an issue
Great to hear. Did you have a good time in Mexico?
Abel XL absolutely man, thanks for educating people the way you do. No lie it’s really helpful that you’re able to use this platform the way you do.
Hey did they scan your passport when you were crossing or did they just look at your passport?
The Customs agent will scan passports. Are you planning on making a trip to Mexico?
Abel Aramburo I am. But I have a felony on my record and Iv read a lot of people getting denied at the airport going into Cancun. I was seeing if they actually scan and run a check on everyday going into Mexico.
I don't know if the Mexican Border Agents have access to the US criminal database. You would have to check on some Government website to find the answer to that. I hop they let you cross.
I hope so
Can I use a passport ID to pass through or must i use the booklet
You can use the Passport ID card. I like using the card, its not as bulky as the booklet.
Get a global entry card, its like a fastpass!
I was also wondering that
This is so cool! How long does it usually take to walk into the US?
If you have a Sentri or Goes Pass, and there isn't a lot of traffic, it could take 20 mins. If there is a lot of traffic and you dont have one of those passes, it could take 4 hours.
So I haven't been to Tijuana in a very long time since I was a little girl I'm wondering do I need a passport to get back home or can I just take my birth certificate in my California ID??
If you're a US citizen then they can't stop you from reentering the US. If you want to show them your ID and birth certificate, i'm sure they will look at it.
In order to walk into Mexico, the Mexican Customs Agent will ask you to show them a passport. If you don't have it, they can send you back into the US.
Elizabeth Gutierrez you will get back in but they will harass you and give you a lecture to get your passport
if you have a medical card can you take a quarter of weed with you if you walk thru
Cali Blood hell no, I’m bringing a oil cartridge through though.
They have a dog when you walk in.
so cartridges are the way to go then
Cali Blood yeah, try to get raw distillate carts or those flavored ones. They look and smell like a vape.
ya i usually get brass knuckles but a couple of my friends say they take a quarter of bud everytime and dont check them but on the way back they do
If you are driving do you need a passport to get into Mexico?
The answer is yes but they rarely stop cars to check for passports. I would recommend that you do bring a passport when entering another country.
Can I go to TJ and then come back to the US with just my birth certificate and California Driver License?
If you're walking to Mexico, the Mexican customs is going to ask you for your passport, and if you dont have it, them may reject you from entering.
If you are a US citizen, the US can not stop you from entering the US. Bring you Drivers License and Birth Certificate if you like.
I would recommend that you bring your passport when traveling to Mexico.
@@Abel_XL I am a greencard holder and I'm planning on crossing into Mexico from San Diego, do you they'd stop me from either side?
8:56 Did the MX official put a stamp on the pages of your passport?
Sometimes they stamp and sometimes they don't stamp passports, I'm not use if they stamped this time.
How would I walk from where the taxis are to the famous arch?
You would have to walk West for several miles, its NOT a strait shot and you would have to make many turns. I don't recommend you walk there. I recommend that you take a taxi, it should only cost you around $5 usd.
Why you fuzzy out the pictures? You can get in trouble with the law? lol
I don't know if I would get in trouble or not so blurred them out just in case.
Hello do we have to have to have a passport to go in just for a day coming back the same day, we are planning to go with our identification cards birth certificates, will Mexico for sure won't let us in if we don't have a passport.
If you are driving into Mexico, they wont ask you for your passport. If you walk across, they WILL ask you for your passport. If you don't have it, they will send you to secondary and you will have to wait hours until they decide weather to let you enter Mexico or kick you back to the US. Having your ID card and Birth Certificates may influence them to let you into Mexico but its not a 100% for sure thing. I hope that helps.
Ohh, the good old days!! These passport rules only started about 2 years ago. It use to be the same way here where they didn't care and I could just cross without a peep. I hope they don't impose these rules in Nuevo Laredo.
I have a question. Can I walk through to Mexico with only my ID and birth certificate? I have a passport but it's ripped. My brother also wants to come but he's under 18
Does he need a passport?
I use to be able to just walk into Mexico with out having to show anything to the officials. But over the last few years they have upped the restrictions. I once forgot to bring my Passport and they sent me to their secondary inspection. I sat there for about 20 mins until they asked me a few questions and then decided to let me cross into Mexico. They told me since I'm not a Mexican citizen, that I needed to show them my passport next time I crossed or else they wouldn't allow me to enter. I have brought my passport with me ever since that day.
There has been a few times when I crossed that they just waved me by without looking at my passport, I don't know if the agent was lazy or if they were told to hurry everyone along.
So to answer your question, I don't know if the Mexican agents will allow you to cross without your passport. I don't know if your ID and birth certificate will be enough for them since they don't have access to the US California ID data base. I don't know what the regulations are for minors to enter Mexico without a parent. I would suggest you look at an official Mexico government website that deals with entering Mexico as a non citizen. I would also recommend that the both of you have, at minimum, a passport when crossing.
I hope that helps.
If they wave you by without a passport, do you still request that free visa? I read if a TJ cop stops you, you gotta have both thr passport and visa
Does a copy of birth certificate work as good as the original one
I’d NEVER go into a foreign country without my American passport. Maybe they wave u in. That’s not the issue. Important to have it to GET BACK INTO America