sohailcoelho
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Land Border @ Mexicali open or restricted?
Hi All:
I'm an American intending to drive down Baja to Cabo but seeing that the land border is restricted to "essential travel." Is that just for entering
the US or does that apply to entering Mexico as well?
I'm kinda confused. Seems open to go to Mexico. Seems restricted to enter the US (unless you're an American).
is that true?
Thanks all.
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David K
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People are going both directions and write about it here and other Internet places. Mexicali has been the most restrictive going south, asking for
proof that you have property in Mexico (thus are 'essential').
In your case, perhaps the letter stating you have a job in Cabo that you are going to should be it. You can cross at Tecate for maybe a less
problematic trip... and head east on Hwy. 2-D to Hwy. 5 south.
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Alm
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Not legally.
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RnR
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We went south thru Mexicali West today, 2/15.
Time was about 12 noon and there were NO other vehicles at the crossing.
We were the only vehicle and there was one Mexican customs official. Just deserted! But we did manage to get the red light. Maybe he was bored and
wanted something to do.
A few questions about what we were bringing, (alcohol, guns, cigars, etc.), where we were going, how long, etc. Then a cursory inspection of the back
of the truck.
The Mex official did have a dog with him but when his dog noticed our dog, he put his dog in a kennel that was sitting on one of the concrete islands
in the inspection bay.
Maybe three minutes total and we were on our way. No problems,
[Edited on 2-16-2021 by RnR]
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RFClark
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We’ve crossed twice at the West crossing in the late afternoon recently. Most recently last Tuesday. Traffic was reasonable heavy we got a green
light so no stop and no questions! We were in our 4X4 with a load of stuff for the house. We have SD plates so they must think we’re locals!
We’ve been going back Saturday afternoons, the wait at the West crossing has been under an hour with no questions out of the ordinary!
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GeraldoS
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Quote: Originally posted by David K  | People are going both directions and write about it here and other Internet places. Mexicali has been the most restrictive going south, asking for
proof that you have property in Mexico (thus are 'essential').
In your case, perhaps the letter stating you have a job in Cabo that you are going to should be it. You can cross at Tecate for maybe a less
problematic trip... and head east on Hwy. 2-D to Hwy. 5 south. |
Your statement is incorrect. Mexicans with only a B1/B2 visa are not being allowed to cross into the US at land border crossings. Only if you have a
Green Card or US passport. I have not been allowed to cross to go shopping for 10 months.
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David K
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I said "people" without classifying it. The Original Poster ('sohailcoelho') said he was an American, so I was replying to him.
So sorry...
Maybe better to say "American people and others with the correct visa/ Green Card"?
Thanks for the correction!
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PaulW
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sohailcoelho,
You are an American (usa resident) so you will not have any issue returning to the USA
Mexicans have issues. Do not worry about them.
Going South is seems to be pretty lax. Customs may ask for your papers - like resident card.
[Edited on 2-16-2021 by PaulW]
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Lee
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| Quote: Originally posted by GeraldoS | | Quote: Originally posted by David K | People are going both directions and write about it here and other Internet places. Mexicali has been the most restrictive going south, asking for
proof that you have property in Mexico (thus are 'essential').
In your case, perhaps the letter stating you have a job in Cabo that you are going to should be it. You can cross at Tecate for maybe a less
problematic trip... and head east on Hwy. 2-D to Hwy. 5 south. |
Your statement is incorrect. Mexicans with only a B1/B2 visa are not being allowed to cross into the US at land border crossings. Only if you have a
Green Card or US passport. I have not been allowed to cross to go shopping for 10 months. |
Think David meant gringos are going both directions. And writing about it.
Haven’t checked lately on state dept. guidelines but think it’s still ESSENTIAL people going S. Only. On going debates here about what this
means. There seems to be a Rule of Law that some nomads think doesn’t apply to them.
Personally don’t give a hoot about who goes S. Don’t know who’s spreading the virus here or there. I’d advise to lay low and do
local stuff. Err on conservative side. Don’t believe this means hunkering in a bunker either.
Live your life but stay the F out of Baja.... unless you have biz there.
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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sohailcoelho
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This is all super useful, thank you friends.
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