Lucas Posted January 3 Share #1 Posted January 3 Thanks for the replies to my Q about walking over (entering mex) without valid passport (expired) and trying to acquire the visa. Passport offices are weeks out and I don’t want to wait... so can I avoid this Mexican customs encounter and mandate for the visa by driving over? (I hold sentri so re-entering won’t be a prob.) TIA 1 Link to comment
sampson Posted January 3 Share #2 Posted January 3 Yes they don't stop cars to issues permits. 2 1 Link to comment
ChicagoBob Posted January 4 Share #3 Posted January 4 You might try walking over with your expired passport and see if they will do the 180 pass. Just act like you didn't realize it was expired. I can't imagine the Mexican agent turning you around and not pocketing $30. 3 Link to comment
vegasrick Posted January 4 Share #4 Posted January 4 6 minutes ago, ChicagoBob said: You might try walking over with your expired passport and see if they will do the 180 pass. Just act like you didn't realize it was expired. I can't imagine the Mexican agent turning you around and not pocketing $30. do they still allow a 7 day pass with just a drivers license 1 1 Link to comment
nonsensicalElixir Posted January 4 Share #5 Posted January 4 Sometimes when you get the red light they ask to see your passport/passport card. I don't know what would happen if you didn't have it when asked. Very rare though, with hundreds of crossings I think I've only been asked for it 2-3 times. 2 Link to comment
sampson Posted January 4 Share #6 Posted January 4 27 minutes ago, vegasrick said: do they still allow a 7 day pass with just a drivers license First the agents are pushing the $30 permit, or 590 pesos I believe. No one should be allowed entry into Mexico with only a DL unless they are a Mexican National. 3 Link to comment
Reuben Posted January 4 Share #7 Posted January 4 Do you have your car registered to use the SENTRI lane? If not, you'll be in the regular or Ready lane trying to cross back with your car. 1 Link to comment
KCQuestor Posted January 4 Share #8 Posted January 4 You'd think some entrepreneur would charge a bunch of guys $15 each to drive across. Link to comment
Bubby Posted January 4 Share #9 Posted January 4 10 minutes ago, KCQuestor said: You'd think some entrepreneur would charge a bunch of guys $15 each to drive across. Some people do this. I wouldn't be comfortable doing it. You never know what someone may be bringing with them. For me, it wouldn't be worth the risk. 2 Link to comment
sampson Posted January 4 Share #10 Posted January 4 38 minutes ago, KCQuestor said: You'd think some entrepreneur would charge a bunch of guys $15 each to drive across. I believe they charge $30 but I would not trust them. 1 Link to comment
KCQuestor Posted January 4 Share #11 Posted January 4 2 hours ago, sampson said: I believe they charge $30 but I would not trust them. I wouldn't either, especially not for $30. But the way some guys whine about having to pay for a tourist card, you'd think they would do most anything to save a few bucks. Link to comment
ChicagoBob Posted January 4 Share #12 Posted January 4 I'm happy as a clam with my 180 card. I zip right through the Nationals Lane and they never ask me one question. 2 Link to comment
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