BajaNomad

sentri passes

batman - 3-14-2006 at 09:05 AM

I'd like to get some info on the sentri passes at the tijuana border...Thanks

Pstreet1 - 3-16-2006 at 12:13 AM

Use www.google.com and type in Sentri pass. There is an official site that will give you a list of everything required and the cost.

Bob and Susan - 3-16-2006 at 04:33 AM

try this...

http://www.customs.treas.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/tr...

Phil C - 3-16-2006 at 06:35 AM

Thanks Bob and Susan, I've been looking for that, now I can show up prepared.

batman

Baja Bernie - 3-16-2006 at 09:21 AM

Good to be prepared BUT I really wonder when you will get processed.

I have been trying to book an appointment to renew our Sentri passes for over 4 months. Phone 619-6907601 or 02 or 03. They are so far behind with renewels that they can't even process new people.

I went down there and the lines were unreal. I just keep leaving messages (they said that they would return calls for appointments) asking for a return call to book appointment every few days--Never get someone to really answer those numbers.

Perhaps you can swoop down on them in the dead of night!

It is a wonderful thing to have.

Luck!

Bob and Susan - 3-16-2006 at 10:00 AM

Welcome to the USA government....

"Walk-ins will be accepted and processed on a first-come, first-serve basis."

Just walk in and wait them out.....just like the California Department of Motor Vehciles (DMV):lol:

Baja Bernie - 3-16-2006 at 01:34 PM

Take a lunch and perhaps dinner too!

Phil C - 3-16-2006 at 02:07 PM

I've called and left messages too, with no results. Never an answer on those lines..... I went to the office on friday a week ago, it was raining and saw the line, looked like 15 people in the no res. line and only 5 or so in the res. line, the office seating was full. I was there to get the renewel forms and make an appointment. Couldnt wait twice. Now I'll have all the paperwork together :lol: and just wait it out some rainy? day. I'll bring a book or two, maybe Bouncing around Baja to read again.

The Gull - 3-16-2006 at 06:18 PM

How do you know when the Sentri expires?

Bob and Susan - 3-16-2006 at 06:23 PM

oh "they" know....

good for two years and "they" track your commings and goings every pass.

just another money maker for the "good ole USA" ...

and thank you very much:lol:

BajaNomad - 3-16-2006 at 07:15 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bob and Susan
"Walk-ins will be accepted and processed on a first-come, first-serve basis."

Just walk in and wait them out.....

http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=15940

Phil C - 3-16-2006 at 08:47 PM

B&S you dont think those plate readers keep track of your crossings?

Bob and Susan - 3-16-2006 at 08:49 PM

not my plate:lol:

cathart - 3-16-2006 at 11:40 PM

I had my first appointment at the end of October, but haven't heard anything since.... I wonder how much longer it will take to actually get the pass? They did take fingerprints and everything at that first appointment, and told me it would be 3 to 4 months--that was a joke, I guess.

Bob and Susan - 3-17-2006 at 06:01 AM

cathart...

remember "they" are doing a background check on you....

and it's one of the lowest priorty items on their plate....

don't think that $250 really means anything...it's a drop in the bucket

just be patient:tumble: