What do you need to do to cross the border?
What do you need to do to cross the border? Documents You Will Need All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.
What questions do they ask when crossing the border?
Prepare for Likely Questions From U.S. CBP Officials
- Why are you visiting the United States? ...
- Where will you be staying? ...
- Who will you be visiting? ...
- How long will you be staying in the U.S.? If you're coming in with an immigrant visa (have been approved for U.S. permanent residence), you won't likely be asked this.
What do I need to travel to USA?
US entry requirements
- Passport.
- Visa. You will need to acquire one of these types of visas to follow the entry requirements for USA. ...
- Vaccines. There is no mandatory vaccine entry requirements to USA. ...
- Travel insurance. Even though the US has access to a good healthcare system, it is private and extremely expensive. ...
- Currency.
What do you need to pass the border by car?
U.S. citizens must present a valid U.S. passport book or card, in addition to an entry permit (Forma Migratoria Multiple or FMM) issued by Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM). Travelers should be sure to enter Mexico with valid proof of automobile registration, even if remaining in the border zone.