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Border Hours & Wait Times

The border entry between Lukeville – Sonoyta is closed between midnight and 6 a.m. Click here for Border Wait Times (heading into US from Mexico).

Passport Requirement for reentry to US

For crossing back into the U.S. by land – IMPORTANT!!: As of June 1, 2009 a passport or passport card is required for returning to the U.S under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. U.S. Border Crossing Requirements Have Changed- Make sure you are compliant today! Starting June 1, 2009, U.S. citizens returning home from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean or Bermuda, [...]

Car Insurance

Car insurance and permits If you are driving into Mexico you will need to have Mexican insurance, it is the law. It is worth noting that most U.S. policies are NOT recognized in Mexico. You can purchase Mexican Insurance online prior to travel, as well as over the phone or at numerous spots along the drive down (for example in [...]

Declarations entering Mexico

When entering Mexico When entering Mexico by plane, travelers are given an official Customs Declaration Form to complete along with the tourist card (FMT). When crossing into Mexico by car, however, you must select carefully which lane to enter. When crossing at the Lukeville-Sonoyta entrance, there is generally only one “Nothing to Declare” lane open, while for “Voluntary Declaration” you [...]

Ready Lane

The Ready Lane program of the US Customs and Border Protection has been up and running at the Lukeville entry since the Spring of 2011.  With Ready Lane, Travelers with approved Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) travel documents now have exclusive access to a special vehicle lane. Approved Ready Lane documents include the U.S. Passport Card, [...]

Bringing Food & Pets into Mexico

Upon driving into Mexico, the different officials one sees at the border may include Hacienda (tax office for customs declaration) as well as SENASICA inspectors who are part of the Secretary of Agriculture, Ranching, Rural Development, Fishing and Feed (SAGARPA). During 2011, a SENASICA office was installed in Sonoyta to help enforce regulations regarding bringing meat, lactose items, and other [...]