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needles and prescription dog drugs...border crossing probs?
Hi,
Amazing forum, just found it tonight. 
Have a dog that needs 15cc of antibiotics shot under the skin for the next three weeks.
Heading to Mexico on the first of Jan, but need to come back to San Diego airport to pick up my Dad the next day.
Any suggestions on how not to while away hours getting to know the true meaning of the term cavity search, on the back and forth crossings?
I'm afraid to leave the drugs in Rosarito while I cross, plus I'll need to bring at least one dose with.
Also...don't have a passport, but don't need one for North of Ensenada, right? (please say yes, please say yes)
Do have a voter registration card. And other paperwork. And travel permit from vet for both dogs.
thanx 4 any info/ideas you guys can come up with.
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David K
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Welcome, but do register so we can address you by name or handle!
Passport are NOT required for travel anywhere in Mexico, no matter what is said or typed. You should have proof of U.S. citizenship and a photo ID.
Birth Cert. being the best, voter's registration or a notorized affidavit of citizenship can work. Mexican officials really dig official looking
stamps like those of notary publics.
A tourist card (FM-T) is required for stays anywhere in Mex. over 72 hours or travel south of Maneadero (10 mi. from Ensenada) or San Felipe. They are
free if you are in Mex. no more than 7 days, or about $20 US and then you can request for up to 180 days for that money. Get them at the border at the
INM office, on the right, park in secondary declare area.
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Thank you for your reply, David.
So, about the drugs and needles...should be ok, since it's all prescription from a vet and have the credit card receipts, etc?
Will register when this movie I'm watching is over. Wish I'd found this forum earlier when I was looking for a place to rent.
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Well, I am no expert on that... If you have time, more Nomads will be reading this and have some answers for you (perhaps even the right ones, lol).
Calling the Mexican consulate will likely give you the right answer... getting it in writing is even better.
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I'm planning on heading down south in a few days, so I'll try and check back before I hit San Diego.
It would be cool if there was a way to register all the dog meds, my Dad's meds, and computer and stuff before crossing over...so you could just show
a slip or something on the way back thru?
I'm not big on being patted down by anybody not of my choosing... but I think
most people with breasts feel the same way.
(registered as ziki, no idea how long to get password tho, nite for now)
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Generally, there are three likely places to get searched:
Entering Mexico. Our luggage has been searched when arriving by airline. Never at the vehicle crossing at Tijuana.
At military checkpoints. Frequent, and more likely to search northbound vehicles. They have found our stash of prescription drugs and syringes several
times, and made no comment. They were in a cooler, on the top, and not hidden in any way.
Re-entering the USA. So far, we have not been searched. But if you are ever going to have a hard core cavity search, it will likely be here. 
As long as you have a written prescription you are OK with Mexican law in the unlikely event someone asks questions. My advice is to enjoy your trip
and don't worry.
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As long as you have a written prescription you are OK with Mexican law in the unlikely event someone asks questions.
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So...just the prescription bottles aren't enough? I actually need hard copies of prescriptions??? Human and canine?
Crap.
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I walked across the border in early DECEMBER and showed the US inspector my BIRTH CERTIFICATE, ... the antibiotics and pain killer that I had just
purchased in TJ ... and my MEXICAN prescription for the drugs. He sent me to the SECONDARY inspection .... He looked at the PAPERS and DRUGS that I
had ... and quickly sent me on my way ..... 
If you have the paperwork .... NOT a problem ...
    
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