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CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION INTO MEXICO
JUST IN CASE
US Consulate General In Matamoros, Tamaulipas
MX 011 52 (868) 206-1076
US (844) 528-6611
Emergency after hours call:
011 52 (868) 208-2000
U.S. Embassy Mexico City
Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM
MX 011-52-555-080-2000
For after-hour emergencies,
Call the Embassy and press “0”
BORDER HOURS
Progreso international Bridge
Open 24/7
Entry into Mexico
VISA TO MEXICO
If you enter by land and plan to stay more than 7 days in any part of Mexico, 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 Mexico 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 Mexico and present it with their valid passport.
Traveling by car into Mexico
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 Mexico), 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 Mexico
CUSTOMS
Tourists are allowed to enter Mexico 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 MEXICO 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 mexico
Effective 12/16/2019: A health certificate for dogs and cats is no longer needed to enter Mexico. 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 mexico
Toll Prices for crossing the Bridge helps with maintenance.
Progreso International Bridge
Walking In: $1.00 per person
Walking Out: $.25 or 5 pesos (subject to change)
Driving In: $4.00 per vehicle
Driving Out: $1.50 or 30 pesos. (subject to change)
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