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Neal Johns
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Mindy, good to see you are still full of it. :-) Send me a U2U telling me what is happening.
Neal
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Never let a Dragon pass by without pulling its tail!
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JoeJustJoe
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According to CBP website, it ways, effective June 1, 2009, only WHTI-compliant documents are acceptable for entering the US. However, they also say,
"Documentation is essential to ensuring a problem-free U.S. border crossing," which I take to mean, you may run into some problems if you don't have
a passport, or other acceptable requirements they list.
However, I think this travel tip website is more accurate in terms of actual practices at the border, and they are getting their information from, "
Frommer," a well known travel site.
If you have a passport that's great, and that's the way to go to Mexico, and back, however, for many people, getting a passport, might prove
problematic because of the costs for $110 dollars, especially if they have teen kids, the costs add up, especially if it's a last minute decision, and
getting that rushed passport will cost an extra fee.
Some people can't get a passport if they owe significant amount of back child support, and I understand if you have a felony conviction in your
background, that they could delay or even stop you from getting a new passport, and from what I know, about certain members of forums, including
"Baja Nomad" there are a few members, mainly ex-members, with serious issues in their background that may make getting a passport nearly impossible.
I don't think any of these reasons should keep anyone from enjoying Mexico, especially on a day trip, where many US citizens, are still traveling to
border cities like Tijuana, Rosarito, and Ensenada, using only their California Drivers license, and birth certificate to get back into the US without
any problems at all.
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Ways to Cross the Border
People have several choices for traveling between Tijuana and San Diego. The bright-red San Diego Trolley runs between its namesake city and the San
Ysidro stop, which sits adjacent to the pedestrian bridge leading to the Tijuana border-crossing station. Tourists also can drive down to the border
on I-5 south and park their cars in one of the long-term lots on the US side before walking across the bridge into Mexico and returning the same way.
Alternatively, you can drive to Tijuana after passing through the highway inspection gate at the border. Myriad companies also offer bus tours from
San Diego to Tijuana and back if you're looking for a guided experience. Frommer's recommends Baja California Tours as well as Gray Line San Diego and
Five Star Tours for such services. If you decide to drive to Tijuana on your own, make sure to fill your vehicle with enough gas for the one- to
two-hour wait in line coming back into the United States.
Passport
US citizens can cross the border coming back from Tijuana with nothing more than a valid passport or a US passport card. The passport card is a
limited-use document that is less bulky and less expensive than a regular passport, but it is valid only for travel by land and sea.
Trusted Traveler Program Cards
US Customs and Border Protection also recognizes Trusted Traveler Program Cards such as SENTRI and NEXUS. These cards serve as identification and can
speed your entry into the United States. Only preapproved, low-risk travelers can obtain these cards, and their validity applies only to land and sea
entry.
Proof of Citizenship
Americans without passports or special documents also can return across the border from Tijuana with two proofs of citizenship, according to
Frommer's. The most common documents include a driver's license and birth certificate, though documents such as military identification also work.
Travelers 18 and younger must have a birth certificate if they are crossing without a passport.
Non-US Citizens
Non-US citizens face a more arduous process when crossing the border from Mexico to the United States, as officials are tasked with stemming the flow
of illegal immigrants. According to Frommer's, all non-US citizens must carry a valid passport as well as form I-94 and a multiple-entry visa. Legal
aliens residing in the United States can cross over with a passport and their resident alien card. More information can be obtained from the US
Department of State online at travel.state.gov or by calling 202-647-5225.
http://traveltips.usatoday.com/need-cross-border-tijuana-san...
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Bajahowodd
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Quote: Originally posted by Ateo  | Just hope Obama isn't filling in for your booth inspector. He will surely send your friends back to Mexico, then call in a drone strike. Life was so
much better when George W was around.
JK
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You are not funny. Just ridiculous!
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