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Re: Crossing back from Tijuana
bonitachika See Agency Profile 6047 reads
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If you are a US citizen you can leave your BC at home....I don't think 60% have the passport or passcard from what I see when I cross.  I see plenty just crossing with a DL.

Motosrfun1135695 reads

Do you really have to have a passport or passport card to cross back into San Diego from Tijuana?  Will they let you in with a DL and birth certificate?

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bonitachika6048 reads

If you are a US citizen you can leave your BC at home....I don't think 60% have the passport or passcard from what I see when I cross.  I see plenty just crossing with a DL.

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rb16634 reads

While INS/Customs/BP might go ahead and let people cross it should be pointed out,(link below)

The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires U.S. and Canadian travelers to present a passport or other document that denotes identity and citizenship when entering the U.S. It is a result of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA).

The goal of WHTI is to facilitate entry for U.S. citizens and legitimate foreign visitors, while strengthening U.S. border security. Standard documents will enable the Department of Homeland Security to quickly and reliably identify a traveler.

WHTI went into effect June 1, 2009 for land and sea travel into the U.S. WHTI document requirements for air travel went into effect in 2007.


Now of course they can let you pass,,,but Custom/INS can also have an attitude at times as well.

Related Link: http://www.getyouhome.gov/html/eng_map.html

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bonitachika6091 reads

I think we are all aware of the law, but I know several people that cross daily with only a DL.  

It is enforced similar to NBA referees and traveling. :)

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rb14230 reads

While those of us close to the border are well aware of the law, someone not close to the border might not be.
Because of that, I would prefer to let them know what the actually law is and not what they might be allowing at the time.
After all it would pretty much suck, and not in a good way, to be detained at the border for 2+ hours because all of a sudden, they decided to enforce the law or you get the agent in a bad mood.
I think all of us living close to the border have either heard someone's bad experience or have had a story ourselves in crossing back.
BTW your NBA and traveling was a good one!

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Burt20105051 reads

When I cross as a predestine I see lots of people crossing with a DL & birth certificate or only a DL.

It a case of a law on the books that isn't being enforced.  (Other than CBP will often lecture those without a passport/passcard.)

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mickeyguts7507 reads

Last Monday I crossed without any problem as I forgot my passport at home. They didn't even tell me to get a passport, must have been too busy.

I suggest that if you have a passport bring it, if not you will still be able to get back over.

You won't have to become a bar hawker like in "Born in East LA".

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