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Mexico Custom and Immigration
Information into Mexico
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Information into USA
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”
FOR VISITOR ASSISTANCE
DIAL 078
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)
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 Mexico City
Open From Mon-Fri,
8:30 AM-5:30 PM
From Mexico: 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
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
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 into Mexico
Residents of the U.S. are required to declare any purchases made in Mexico. 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)
Note: Cuban Cigars are now legal to purchase in Mexico
and import through U.S. Customs only for personal use.
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 into Mexico
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
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
Proof of vaccination against rabies and distemper.
***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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