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Texas / Mexico Border

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

This U.S. government site contains information on customs and travel, new on travel alerts, information on prohibited products, and a host of valuable information when traveling to and from the United States.

Customs & Border Protection

Travel to Mexico

What do I need to know to visit Mexico?

This site contains valuable information, such as required documentation for U.S. citizens, Canadian citizens, Mexican citizens residing in the U.S., resident aliens, and citizens of other countries.

Border Wait Times

Listing of northern and southern border crossings, including estimated wait time for commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, and alternative inspections.

Consent to Travel with a Minor

See the Children's Issues section of the U.S. Department of State “Consular Information Sheet” for Mexico.

Mexico has the highest rate of parent child abductions from the United States. Although Mexican law requires that all Mexican nationals traveling to Mexico as a single parent with children, must provide a notarized parental letter of consent from the non-traveling spouse or legal proof that no other parent exists.

 It is wise for any single parent traveling with a child to take two copies of a letter of consent to avoid unexpected problems.

Sample Letter of Consent

Travel Guide to Mexico
Surfing & Adventure Travel in Mexico

U.S. Consulates & Agencies in Mexico – English
U.S. Consulates & Agencies in Mexico - Spanish

U.S. Embassy in Mexico – English
U.S. Embassy in Mexico – Spanish

Travel to Texas (U.S.)

What do I need to know to visit Texas?

As of October 1, 2001 persons seeking admission into the United States must possess one of the following:
A valid biometric, scannable B1-B2/Border Crossing Card (DSP.150 laser visa);

A B1/B2 visa and a Border Crossing Card combination document issued by the Department of State before 1998, where the visa is still valid and a valid passport; or other valid visa and passport.

To apply for a DSP.150 (Border Crossing Card) call 01.900.849.4949 (toll free Mexico number) and request an appointment at a U.S. Consulate.  At the scheduled appointment the Consulate staff will photograph and fingerprint the applicant.  Upon approval, the U.S. Department of State will issue the individual a new biometric card (laser visa). 

Posts accepting biometric BCC applications are located in Mexico City, Ciudad Juarez, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, Merida, Matamoros, Monterrey, Nogales, Nuevo Laredo, Tijuana, and at the Tijuana and the Mexicali Temporary Processing Facilities.

Border Wait Times

Listing of northern and southern border crossings, including estimated wait time for commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, and alternative inspections.

MexioOnline

– Mexican Consulates in the U.S.

Listing of Mexican Consultates in the United States and Canada, including those located in Texas.  Information includes: city, state, address, phone number, and fax number.

TravelTex.com

The official site of Texas tourism offering free travel guides, information on activities and events, lodging, tours, culture, products, and more.

U.S. Department of State

202.663.1225
 
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