If you plan to make a trip to Mexico, in addition to preparing your immigration documents, it is important that you know what the guidelines of the authorities are and, to this end, the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) , provides some recommendations to avoid problems during your entry to the Latin American country.
All countries have their own rules and restrictions regarding the entry of foreign citizens. Of course, Mexico is no exception, so, In addition to your passport, you must consider the rules of prohibited items, the necessary documentation and other factors. Below we list seven:
It is illegal to carry firearms
Even if you have a permit and registration in the United States, traveling to Mexico carrying firearms or ammunition is illegal.
If you are traveling by land there are additional requirements
If you plan to enter Mexican territory through a land point, Your car must have a current registration, Otherwise, your vehicle could be confiscated by Mexican authorities.
Even if your destination is beyond the border, then You will need to apply for a temporary import permit of vehicle through Banjercito.
You can process a passport card
A passport card can be processed throughout the country Its advantage is that it will save you time since, at a land border crossing, it will be possible to validate your information more quickly.
Passport cards will also allow you to use express crossing lanes. But, it is important to emphasize that they only apply for land entries to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean.
You will need special permits if you want to work
As in the case of the United States, Mexico grants different types of permits according to the purposes that the foreigner has in the territory. If you intend to carry out any paid activity, you must complete a special procedure for this.
What will they ask you upon arrival in Mexico?
Once you arrive in Mexico, you must present your passport which must be valid at least for the period of stay.
You must also demonstrate the reasons for your trip.for example through a hotel reservation, a return ticket to the United States, or a letter from a public or private organization or institution that is inviting you to participate in some unpaid activity.
You will need a valid passport.
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Money declaration if you travel to Mexico
Mexican immigration authorities explain that if you carry documents, cash or a combination of both that exceed US$10,000 or its equivalent in national or other currency, you must declare it.
Items prohibited to enter Mexico
Although you can review the details directly with the Mexican immigration authorities, These are some of the items that are prohibited to bring to Mexico:
- Earth or soil
- Vessels or articles with content of plant or unknown origin
- Propagative material (seeds, bulbs, cuttings, buds, cuttings, etc.)
- Flowers, plants, In Vitro seedlings, fresh vegetables and fruits.
- Grains (corn, beans, rice, quinoa, wheat, sesame, sunflower, kidney beans, lentils, etc.)
- Coffee and green tobacco
- fresh chestnuts
- Food for any species (except dogs and cats)
- Food for dogs and cats with beef, sheep and goat meat
- Containers with animals, animal remains (blood, feathers, bones, offal, others)
- Any animal species (except dogs and cats) regulated
- Clothing with bones, skin and feathers of animals, handicrafts made of horn or carved or polished bone, when present with blood or any other material that spreads diseases or pests
- Clothing and accessories for bullfighters, charrería and bull riding, when blood or remains of animal tissue are present.
- Country-style chicken
- Products of pork origin and their derivatives, originating from countries with the presence of African Swine Fever
- rawhide products
- Pharmaceutical, che
mical and biological products for animal use or consumption - fresh cheeses
- Sandwiches, sandwiches, cakes, sandwiches, hamburgers, pizzas, etc., with meat and dairy content without complete packaging or sanitary seal from the competent authority
- hunting trophies
- Live, raw and dried crustaceans
- Aquaculture products (except fillets and fish for animal consumption)
- Live fish, turtles, regulated aquatic products, in poor condition, decomposing or with the presence of larvae or insects
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