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ewclark77 2 Reviews 1347 reads
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I understand Mexico is now stopping pedestrians going from San Diego into Tijuana, stamping passports (which are required), and charging $20 if you plan to stay. How's that working out?

Related Link: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/aug/19/mexico-opens-new-pedestrian-port-s...

bonitachika759 reads

if you are staying 7 days or less they are not charging for a 7 day visa.  Not sure about the stamping of passports.

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bonitachika741 reads

And of course if you have the pass card which is what I used they cannot stamp it. :)

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Bic54788 reads

Posted By: bonitachika
And of course if you have the pass card which is what I used they cannot stamp it. :)
I crossed yesterday afternoon.  They did not stamp my book, nor did I have to pay because I was only there for the afternoon.  They had me fill out a standard visa form, similar to what you may have seen entering most other countries.  I crossed around 4:30pm and it took me under ten minutes to get through the new port.  Unless the lines get really backed up, it's not too much of an inconvenience.  Burt's post on the other TJ board clearly explained everything.  I imagine he will post it here soon as well.

Important note:  if you use Global Entry, you will be required to have your passport book when you cross into Mexico.  If you only have your GE card, they will deny you entry.

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DipStix88737 reads

I crossed 2 days ago and it took me 20 mins because I wanted to get oa 6 month pass worth 325 pesos ($21) and now I so not have to get in that line for creation of documentation but go through with the other Mexican Nationals just flash my documentation. It was painless and I see it not as a problem. I see that problem will be what will the US do to react to this new type of policy and the less amount of travelers that come for legal purposes and spend money there. I see the pesos to continue to fall and business to continue to die. This new policy is the death of businesses over in TJ. So it can be either more effective as things get cheaper or more expensive.

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