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The Department of State has issued this Travel Warning to inform U.S. citizens traveling to and living in Mexico about the security situation in Mexico

Mexico April 22, 2011 The Department of State has issued this Travel Warning to inform U.S. citizens traveling to and living in Mexico about the security situation in Mexico. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning for Mexico dated September 10, 2010 to consolidate and update information about the security situation and to advise the…

Bus Travel in Mexico? Read This Warning First!

Bus travel in Mexico? It is pretty economical, for sure. And buses can be hailed very much like a New York taxicab… just stand on the corner and wave your arms! But there are warnings attached to this mode of transportation: According to The Department of State: Buses and Public Transportation:Whenever possible, visitors should travel…

Are You Planning a Trip to Mexico from the United States? Here Are Sixteen Border Crossing Tips:

If you are planning a trip to Mexico from the United States, this post is for you! I was reading the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website and came across information I wanted to share. These sixteen, or so, tips are invaluable! Did you know that everything you acquire there has to be declared before…

Statement by Secretary Napolitano

“I welcome the news that Mexican authorities have apprehended one of the alleged killers of ICE Agent Jaime Zapata. “

VEHICLE PERMITS

Vehicle Permits: Tourists wishing to travel beyond the border zone with their vehicle must obtain a temporary import permit or risk having their vehicle confiscated by Mexican customs officials. At present the only exceptions to the requirement are for travel in the Baja Peninsula and in the state of Sonora, and only for vehicles entering…

PASSPORTS REQUIRED!

AS OF TODAY, PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED. APPLY NOW! CURRENTLY:All U.S. citizensmust show proof of identity and proof of U.S. citizenship when entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the countries of the Caribbean by land or sea. Acceptable documents include: U.S. Passport Book, U.S. Passport Card, or other document approved by the Department…

New WHTI requirements that start June 1, 2009

http://www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/crossingborders/ WHTI = Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. See a complete list of WHTI-compliant documents.

Electronic System for Authorized Entry (ESTA)

Apply for Electronic Travel Authorization Now: Required as of Jan. 12 posted by Homeland Security Fri, 09 Jan 2009 International visitors to the U.S. from Visa Waiver Program countries may now apply for travel authorization online. The tool is easy, free and available in 16 languages. For non-technical inquires concerning ESTA, please contact ESTA@CBP.DHS.gov. You…