Stewwalker
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Mexicali Crossing Report
We're headed south in a few months and I'm looking for a quick report on the border crossing situation. I'm planning on crossing at our usual time,
noon-ish, at the Mexicali East entry. Has any of the usual procedures changed due to COVID?
Normal US to Mex cross times?
Still park and get the FFM, then haul ass?
Is anyone asking for a legit reason to cross?
What paperwork do I need to create to prove I need to be in Baja, or are 2 dirt bikes a good enough reason?
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Lee
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Quote: Originally posted by Stewwalker  | We're headed south in a few months and I'm looking for a quick report on the border crossing situation. I'm planning on crossing at our usual time,
noon-ish, at the Mexicali East entry. Has any of the usual procedures changed due to COVID?
Normal US to Mex cross times?
Still park and get the FFM, then haul ass?
Is anyone asking for a legit reason to cross?
What paperwork do I need to create to prove I need to be in Baja, or are 2 dirt bikes a good enough reason? |
Your questions show you haven't done your homework.
Check back the week you're crossing. Months out is history.
I crossed N. 2 weeks ago, S. a month ago. Doesn't mean a thing.
Checkpoints go up overnight. Who knows how the pandemic will play out, esp. in Baja.
If you don't have legit proof to be traveling S., gas bill, tax receipt, RP, get creative.
US state dept. warns essential travel only into MX. I've only read one report of MX asking gringoes about where they're going over the past few
months. Doesn't mean it won't start again tomorrow.
At a mercado in Loreto, they take your temp at the door, you step into a liquid solution then wipe your feet off, then asked to use the hand
sanitizer. My temp was taken at the BCN/BCS ag checkpoint.
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=95739
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=95755&pag...
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=95757#pid1207...
US Marines: providing enemies of America an opportunity to die for their country since 1775.
What I say before any important decision.
F*ck it.
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David K
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Seriously... with the pandemic and essential travel rules, what it is like now is in no way going to help you for a trip months away. Ask a couple
weeks before your trip... and just go with the flow, it all works out. Enjoy the drama or the fun!
Things that won't likely change:
*You will need a valid passport that will not expire in 6 months.
*You will still stop at the first building inside Mexico to obtain your FMM (tourist cards).
*If the restrictions are not lifted, you will need some evidence that you have property in Mexico or a job there or are going to school there. [but
non-essential travel is happening all the time into Baja]
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AKgringo
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I suggest that anybody who has been vaccinated should carry proof of it!
Who knows if it will be a factor in your favor, but it couldn't hurt your status.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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David K
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| Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo | I suggest that anybody who has been vaccinated should carry proof of it!
Who knows if it will be a factor in your favor, but it couldn't hurt your status. |
Good point! I think having the card on you will be about as important as a driver's license!!
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bajafreaks
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Top left of the page is a search feature...try it.
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BajaBlanca
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Welcome to the forum. We just crossed 2 weeks ago and all was normal. No questions as to why we were headed south and we were pulled over because we
had a lot of stuff (as always).
As the others have mentioned, the best idea is to write right before you come to get the best advice!
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