DESTINATIONS IN México
STATE OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
Los Algodones
Mexicali
USA side Border Area/Towns
Yuma, Arizona
Imperial Valley, California
Destinations
Medical & Dental Services
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Crossing the Border for Medical Services
CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION INFORMATION
for TEXAS BORDERS
Federal law is the same at every border but state laws could be different. Choose the appropriete border for Rules and Regulations.
Custom and Immigration
Information into México
Custom and Immigration
Information into USA
Secretaría de Turismo
del Gobierno del
Estado de Tamaulipas.
+52 834 171 9264
For more
Information call
the Tamaulipas
Tourism Office
in Ciudad Victoria
+ 52 (834) 107-8168
FOR VISITOR ASSISTANCE
DIAL 078
The Delegaciόn Municipal of Rio Bravo in Nuevo Progreso is the Local Government office, they are focused on tourism and your safety. Here you can get any kind of assistance you might possibly need; Ambulance, Paramedics, Police or Doctors in case of an emergency.
BORDER HOURS
Progreso International Bridge
Open 24/7
Entry into México
VISA TO México
If you enter by land and plan to stay more than 7 days in any part of México, you should stop at the immigration office next to the border entrance in Nuevo Progreso to obtain an entry permit, or Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM), to present at immigration checkpoints, this is a simple declaration of your intention to vacation in México for no more than 180 days. At Immigration, they’ll attach a departure card to your passport to hand back when you leave the country.
Minors will need to be accompanied by their parents or have a notarized letter authorizing the minor to enter México and present it with their valid passport.
Traveling by car into México
Note: Vehicles with temporary Plates must prove ownership and that the car will return to the United States.
Tourists wishing to travel beyond the border zone with their car must obtain a temporary import permit.
Requirements:
Vehicle registration or title, Valid driver license (U.S. or Canada), Proof of citizenship and Mexican auto insurance.
TRAFFIC TICKETS
Cost varies by city and are in Mexican Pesos.
Running a red light, not having or using a seat belt, using a mobile phone while driving, driving without a valid license (Current USA & Canadian Drivers Accepted in México), or valid registration, drinking alcoholic beverages in the streets, sidewalks or on public property, exceeding the speed limit, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) you may also be detained.
Speed limits are 55 mph on highways and 25 mph in city limits.
Duty free into México
CUSTOMS
Tourists are allowed to enter México with their personal items and other items necessary for their trip. Value, up to $300/person, max $3000 per family Anything extra and items valued at $150 or higher, should be declared upon entry at the border.
Per person
10 packs of cigarettes or 200 grams of tobacco. Taxable for extra is 573.48%
3 liters of alcoholic beverages or wine. Extra taxed at 90%
Household items, Tools and Construction Materials with permit is charged 16% tax,
Declare all money, checks or other negotiable instruments totaling more than $10,000.00.
If you don’t declare: Expect items to be confiscated with fines!!!
rESTRICTED iTEMS
RESTRICTED ITEMS into México BORDERS
Firearms & ammo, narcotics and illegal drugs (marijuana is strickly prohibited), cans of gas, protected and endangered species of flora & wildlife, certain fruits and vegetables, images of children represented in degrading and violent ways and used clothing or shoes not part of your personal luggage.
TRAVELING WITH PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
Prescription medications should be in their original containers
with the doctor’s prescription printed on the container or a copy of your prescription.
Bringing Pets into México
Effective 12/16/2019: A health certificate for dogs and cats is no longer needed to enter México. Dogs and cats may be taken to the border without health certificate documentation, they will be inspected by SENASICA upon arrival.
Tolls for entry into México
Toll Prices for crossing the Bridge helps with maintenance.
Progreso International Bridge
Walking In: $1.00 per person
Walking Out: $.30 or 5 pesos (subject to change)
Driving In: $4.00 per vehicle
Driving Out: $1.80 or 30 pesos. (subject to change)
US Consulate General
In Matamoros, Tamaulipas
MX 011 52 (868) 206-1076
US (844) 528-6611
JUST IN CASE
The U.S. Embassy is in México City
Open From Mon-Fri,
8:30 AM-5:30 PM
From México: 01-55- 5080-2000
From U.S.: 011-52-55-5080-2000
For after-hour emergencies,
Call the Embassy and
press “0”
wHAT TO EXPECT COMING BACK INTO THE USA
AT A LAND BORDER
WHAT TO EXPECT
When you approach the officials at the border, they will interview you one by one, examine your ID and ask what you purchased (keep receipts handy). You may be chosen for an inspection for any reason including being selected for a random search. CBP has the Authority to Search all persons, baggage and merchandise arriving in or departing from The United States and are subject to inspection, search and detention. You should expect to be treated in a courteous, dignified and professional manner, if you have any concerns you can always ask to speak to a CBP supervisor.
Failure to declare any item, regardless of origin, may cause travel delays and result in fines up to $1,000.
Accepted Forms of id
AT A LAND BORDER
Passport or Passport Card (expired passports are accepted also), Enhanced Driver's License, Enhanced Tribal Card or Trusted Traveler Cards (Global Entry GE, Sentri, Nexus or FAST), . If you don’t have one of these: for a U.S. Citizen a U.S. birth certificate plus a driver’s license might work, but expect long delays while they verify your citizenship.
Duty free Back to usa
AT A LAND BORDER
Residents of the U.S. are required to declare any purchases made in México. Total Tax free limit $800 value within 30 days. This does not include alcohol or tobacco (21 or older), tax on these items are as follows:
TAX RATES TABLE(Includes $ 3.00 administrative fees) DISTILLED SPIRITS:Miniatures to Half Pints(up to 200 ml) Pint to Fifth (200 - 500 ml) Quart (1 liter) 1/2 Gallon (1.75 liter) 1 Gallon (3.8 liter) BEER6) 12 ounce containers24) 12 ounce containers MALT LIQUOR24) 12 ounce containers WINEFifth (750 ml)Gallon (3.8 liter) CIGARETTESPackCarton (10 packs)
Please note that effective September 24, 2020, authorized travelers
may no longer import Cuban-origin merchandise, including alcohol and
tobacco products into the United States. For a complete description
of what this general license authorizes and the restrictions that apply,
see 31 CFR § 515.585(c) and (d).
Prescriptions
Not more than a 90 day supply. FDA regulated
medications are not allowed without a written
prescription. Note: Texas law states you may
not travel with no more than a 60 supply.
$ 3.25
$ 3.50
$ 3.75
$ 4.25
$ 5.50
$ 3.25
$ 3.50
$ 3.50
$ 3.25
$ 3.75
$ 1.50
$15.00
restricted items back to usa
AT A LAND BORDER
RESTRICTED ITEMS
Firearms & ammo, narcotics and illegal drugs, protected and endangered species of flora & wildlife, certain fruits and vegetables, animal products and some animals.
TRAVELING WITH PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
AT A LAND BORDER
Prescription medications should be in their original containers with the doctor’s prescription printed on the container or a copy of your prescription. When buying medication make sure there is no restriction for purchases over the counter.
***To buy controlled medication you need the original signature issued by a
doctor which must include the seal from State Health Authorities and a serial number.
Bringing Pets into usa
AT A LAND BORDER
A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) is not required for dogs and cats entering Texas and no agency serves as a repository for CVIs for these species. see Texas Dept of State Health Services
***Before Traveling***
Make copies of all your travel documents, credit cards, airline tickets and a list of all your traveler’s checks and keep them in a safe place.
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