Crossing MX/US border (@San Ysidro, CA) with outstanding US warrant

1. Does NCIC check customs?
2. What happens if you go to Tijuana without a passport?
3. What is the best time to cross the San Ysidro border?
4. What is the fastest way to cross the Mexican border?
5. What do customs officers look for?
6. What authority do CBP officers have?
7. Can you cross the Tijuana border with a driver's license?
8. Is it safe to travel to Tijuana right now?
9. Can I use my real ID to go to Mexico?
10. Is San Ysidro dangerous?
11. Why is Tijuana so dangerous?
12. How long does it take to walk across the San Ysidro border?

Does NCIC check customs?

Most definitely. They check your passport and have the ability to run you on the FBI's NCIC computer database, which would show warrants in any state or throughout the country.

What happens if you go to Tijuana without a passport?

IMPORTANT: If your stay in Tijuana exceeds seven days, a $20 USD fee for a visitors' permit is required. ... Those of you without access to a passport or visa, or if you lose it while in Tijuana, will need a driver's license or another kind of American identification to avoid secondary inspection.

What is the best time to cross the San Ysidro border?

The best time to cross from Tijuana to San Diego is the early morning 4:am to 6:am. If you're the early bird, you'll get the worm, or the tacos in this case. Try to get to San Ysidro at 4 a.m. to begin the process. The other times to avoid, if possible, would be weekends and holidays.

What is the fastest way to cross the Mexican border?

Fortunately, there are a few ways to speed up the process.

1. Trusted Traveler Program (SENTRI) U.S. Customs and Border Protection operates the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI). ...
2. Ready Lanes. ...
3. Fast Lanes. ...
4. FAST Pass.

What do customs officers look for?

Customs officers work at international airports, seaports, and land ports around the United States and at key locations around the world. They inspect cargo, passengers, and luggage to help keep illegal drugs and other contraband from making its way into the U.S.

What authority do CBP officers have?

CBP officers are federal law enforcement officers in the largest CBP Office of Field Operations empowered to exercise the authority and perform the duties provided by law and Department of Homeland Security regulations, including making arrests, conducting searches, making seizures, bearing firearms, and serving any ...

Can you cross the Tijuana border with a driver's license?

When entering the United States, U.S. citizens are required to show passport, U.S. passport card, Trusted Traveler Program card (NEXUS, SENTRI, Global Entry or FAST) or an Enhanced Driver's License.

Is it safe to travel to Tijuana right now?

Since it's such a heavily guarded border, Tijuana is incredibly safe to travel to. ... Most visitors to this region describe the area as just as safe as most American cities, so there are many Americans that regularly travel to Tijuana. Many take the route through Tijuana and drive south down the peninsula.

Can I use my real ID to go to Mexico?

No. REAL ID cards cannot be used for border crossings into Canada, Mexico or other international travel.

Is San Ysidro dangerous?

San Ysidro is in the 12th percentile for safety, meaning 88% of cities are safer and 12% of cities are more dangerous. ... The rate of crime in San Ysidro is 57.21 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in San Ysidro generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest.

Why is Tijuana so dangerous?

Also the town is dangerous because of territorial disputes between drug cartels, countless scams, and numerous muggings. If you travel to Tijuana, make sure to stay in heavily policed areas known for tourism. Neighborhoods like Zona Rio and Playas de Tijuana are known to be some of the safest areas.

How long does it take to walk across the San Ysidro border?

The crossing normally takes less than 10 minutes when going from the U.S. to Mexico. If you drive your own car (or rental) to the border, leave it in one of the parking lots and pay the parking fee. Tijuana is about a 10-20 minute walk from this point.