San Ysidro Border
Avenida Frontera 1 22010 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

Northbound border crossers subject to COVID19 screenings when walking back to US TIJUANA - Border crossers walking back to the United States through the San Ysidro Port of Entry might encounter Arianna Martinez sitting at a table wearing a medical mask and gloves with a bottle of hand sanitizer in hand. Martinez works for SIMNSA, the oldest and largest Mexican insurance provider that is licensed by the state of California. She and her coworkers have been assigned to conduct C...OVID-19 screenings at this and other parts of the border. We talk to everyone and ask them about how they’re feeling and we look for signs, if need be, we take temperatures as well, Martinez said. You’ll also get a full pump of hand sanitizer if you wish. And Martinez said if someone appears to be ill, they will be asked to seek medical attention, transportation to a medical facility for further evaluation is also an option.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Temporary Travel Restrictions at Land Ports of Entry Between the United States and Mexico Extended until June 22, 2020 AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; U.S. Customs and... Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notification of continuation of temporary travel restrictions. SUMMARY: This document announces the decision of the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to continue to temporarily limit the travel of individuals from Mexico into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Mexico border. Such travel will be limited to essential travel, as further defined in this document. DATES: These restrictions go into effect at 12 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on May 21, 2020 and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 22, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alyce Modesto, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at 202-344-3788.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Temporary Travel Restrictions at Land Ports of Entry Between the United States and Mexico Extended until June 22, 2020 AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; U.S. Customs and... Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notification of continuation of temporary travel restrictions. SUMMARY: This document announces the decision of the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to continue to temporarily limit the travel of individuals from Mexico into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Mexico border. Such travel will be limited to essential travel, as further defined in this document. DATES: These restrictions go into effect at 12 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on May 21, 2020 and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 22, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alyce Modesto, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at 202-344-3788.

NON-ESSENTIAL BORDER CROSSING SUSPENDED Global Level 4 Health Advisory Non-essential travel across the San Ysidro Border Crossing between the United States and Mexico will be suspended tonight beginning at midnight and will continue for 30 days, at which point the policy will be reviewed.... The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. U.S. citizens currently outside of the United States and who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. U.S. citizens who currently live abroad should avoid all international travel for the time being. Many countries are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and implementing travel restrictions and mandatory quarantines, closing borders, and prohibiting non-citizens from entry with little advance notice. If you choose to travel internationally, your travel plans may be severely disrupted, and you may be forced to remain outside of the United States for an indefinite time frame. Essential travel relating to the San Ysidro Border includes activities to keep the critical supply chains open to ensure that food, fuel and lifesaving medicines reach people on both sides of the border. The border will also remain open to those crossing to receive medical attention as well as those crossing for employment, including those working in what is called essential employment and services such as food distribution, health care and public transportation. Non-essential travel includes tourism, sightseeing, recreation and shopping.

Northbound border crossers subject to COVID19 screenings when walking back to US TIJUANA - Border crossers walking back to the United States through the San Ysidro Port of Entry might encounter Arianna Martinez sitting at a table wearing a medical mask and gloves with a bottle of hand sanitizer in hand. Martinez works for SIMNSA, the oldest and largest Mexican insurance provider that is licensed by the state of California. She and her coworkers have been assigned to conduct C...OVID-19 screenings at this and other parts of the border. We talk to everyone and ask them about how they’re feeling and we look for signs, if need be, we take temperatures as well, Martinez said. You’ll also get a full pump of hand sanitizer if you wish. And Martinez said if someone appears to be ill, they will be asked to seek medical attention, transportation to a medical facility for further evaluation is also an option.

Changes to Hours of Operations at Select Ports of Entry New hours begin tomorrow SAN DIEGO - U.S. Customs and Border Protection is announcing changes to hours of operation at select ports of entry along the California/Mexico border, in response to the COVID-19 virus and decreases in traffic volumes. The changes will go into effect tomorrow, Sunday, April 5.... All of the changes will be to ports of entry that process passenger traffic; there are no changes at this time to cargo/commercial ports of entry. CBP will scale staffing based on anticipated workloads in an effort to expeditiously process essential travelers not impacted by the restriction and utilize our workforce tactfully. In addition to the changes to hours of operation, CBP may limit the number of open vehicle or pedestrian primary lanes to maintain operational control of travelers seeking entry to the United States. These hours of operation are in response to decreased traffic volumes because of COVID-19 and restrictions against non-essential travel. CBP is maintaining cross-border activities with Canada and Mexico that support security, trade, commerce, supply chain, and other essential activities while taking critical steps to protect our employees and citizens and to curb spread of the virus. San Ysidro port of entry: San Ysidro will remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for pedestrian and vehicle processing northbound and southbound. All pedestrian processing, both northbound and southbound, will now take place at the Pedestrian east facility (the original pedestrian crossing area at San Ysidro.) At this time, processing will be suspended at the newer Pedestrian West facility. Otay Mesa port of entry: Otay Mesa will remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for pedestrian and vehicle processing northbound and southbound. There are no changes at this time to cargo/commercial ports of entry. Tecate port of entry: There will be new hours of operation implemented for both vehicle and pedestrian northbound and southbound crossings, from 5 a.m. 2 p.m. (daily). There are no changes at this time to cargo/commercial ports of entry. Calexico ports of entry: The Calexico West crossing will remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for pedestrian and vehicle processing northbound and southbound. The Calexico East crossing will have new hours of operation implemented for both pedestrian and vehicle northbound and southbound crossings, from 6 a.m. 10 p.m. (daily). There are no changes at this time to cargo/commercial ports of entry. Andrade port of entry: There will be new hours of operation implemented for both pedestrian and vehicle northbound and southbound crossings, from 6 a.m. 2 p.m. (daily) Pedwest pedestrian port of entry: Due to decreases in pedestrian traffic since the coronavirus-related restrictions to non-essential travel took place, a decision was made to temporary close the PedWest pedestrian border crossing.

90 arrested for allegedly extorting northbound drivers Tijuana city officials say 90 vendors were arrested Thursday morning by Tijuana municipal police for allegedly charging fees to move U.S.-bound drivers from the wrong traffic lane. TIJUANA, BAJA CALIFORNIA Tijuana police officers arrested 90 people Thursday for allegedly extorting drivers waiting in the notoriously long traffic lines in Tijuana to cross into the United States through the San Ysidro Port of Entry....Continue reading

Changes to Hours of Operations at Select Ports of Entry New hours begin tomorrow SAN DIEGO - U.S. Customs and Border Protection is announcing changes to hours of operation at select ports of entry along the California/Mexico border, in response to the COVID-19 virus and decreases in traffic volumes. The changes will go into effect tomorrow, Sunday, April 5.... All of the changes will be to ports of entry that process passenger traffic; there are no changes at this time to cargo/commercial ports of entry. CBP will scale staffing based on anticipated workloads in an effort to expeditiously process essential travelers not impacted by the restriction and utilize our workforce tactfully. In addition to the changes to hours of operation, CBP may limit the number of open vehicle or pedestrian primary lanes to maintain operational control of travelers seeking entry to the United States. These hours of operation are in response to decreased traffic volumes because of COVID-19 and restrictions against non-essential travel. CBP is maintaining cross-border activities with Canada and Mexico that support security, trade, commerce, supply chain, and other essential activities while taking critical steps to protect our employees and citizens and to curb spread of the virus. San Ysidro port of entry: San Ysidro will remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for pedestrian and vehicle processing northbound and southbound. All pedestrian processing, both northbound and southbound, will now take place at the Pedestrian east facility (the original pedestrian crossing area at San Ysidro.) At this time, processing will be suspended at the newer Pedestrian West facility. Otay Mesa port of entry: Otay Mesa will remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for pedestrian and vehicle processing northbound and southbound. There are no changes at this time to cargo/commercial ports of entry. Tecate port of entry: There will be new hours of operation implemented for both vehicle and pedestrian northbound and southbound crossings, from 5 a.m. 2 p.m. (daily). There are no changes at this time to cargo/commercial ports of entry. Calexico ports of entry: The Calexico West crossing will remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for pedestrian and vehicle processing northbound and southbound. The Calexico East crossing will have new hours of operation implemented for both pedestrian and vehicle northbound and southbound crossings, from 6 a.m. 10 p.m. (daily). There are no changes at this time to cargo/commercial ports of entry. Andrade port of entry: There will be new hours of operation implemented for both pedestrian and vehicle northbound and southbound crossings, from 6 a.m. 2 p.m. (daily) Pedwest pedestrian port of entry: Due to decreases in pedestrian traffic since the coronavirus-related restrictions to non-essential travel took place, a decision was made to temporary close the PedWest pedestrian border crossing.

Reminder of Travel Restrictions and Easter Egg Regulations SAN DIEGO Easter is today and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers about the temporary travel restriction of all non-essential travel across the United States and Mexico border. Non-essential travel includes travel that is considered tourism or recreational in nature. CBP is further reminding essential travelers about the restrictions on the importation of cascarones (confetti-filled egg...shells), poultry products, and live birds and poultry. Cascarones are restricted to quantities of 12 per passenger. The shells may be decorated, etched, or painted, but they must be clean, dry, and free of any egg residue. They may contain confetti or other unregulated items. Raw poultry and raw eggs are prohibited through passenger baggage. Live birds and poultry (e.g., chicks and ducklings) are also prohibited through passenger baggage. Cascarones, raw poultry products, and live birds and poultry are hosts for foreign animal diseases, such as virulent Newcastle disease and highly pathogenic avian influenza. Virulent Newcastle disease is a fatal viral disease affecting the respiratory, nervous, and digestive systems of birds and poultry. The disease spreads quickly and can infect and cause death even in vaccinated poultry. Highly pathogenic avian influenza is also a viral disease that can cause exceptionally high mortality. The virus infects poultry (such as chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, domestic ducks, geese, and guinea fowl) and wild birds. Domestic introductions of these foreign animal diseases can lead to the devastation of U.S. flocks and result in job and financial losses, limited trade, and increases in the prices of eggs, prepared poultry, and other staples. CBP requires travelers to declare all agricultural items to a CBP officer upon arrival to avoid penalties. Failure to declare a prohibited item may result in a fine ranging from $300 to $1000.

Non-essential border crossing traffic will be restricted for another month until at least April 21st as a precautionary measure to help deter the spread of COVID19, it was announced this morning by representatives of both the United States and Mexican federal governments with Mexico announcing they will be increasing the enforcement and sanitary measures implemented at both the northern and southern borders...

30 more days of restrictions - until July 21 - to non-essential traffic at the border between Mexico and the United States The restrictions will continue until July 21, to prevent the spread of #COVID19. The restrictions applied since March 21 will continue to be enforced and binational trade will not be interrupted. Non-essential travel through the San Ysidro border crossing between the United States and Mexico will remain suspended and will continue for an additional 30 day...s, at which time the policy will be reviewed. The State Department advises US citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. US citizens currently outside the United States and living in the United States must make arrangements for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to stay abroad for an indefinite period. US citizens currently living abroad should avoid all international travel at this time. Many countries are experiencing outbreaks of COVID-19 and implementing mandatory travel restrictions and quarantines, closing borders and banning non-citizens from entering on short notice. If you choose to travel internationally, your travel plans may be severely disrupted, and you may be forced to remain outside the United States for an indefinite period of time. Essential travel related to the San Ysidro border includes activities to keep critical supply chains open to ensure that life-saving food, fuel, and medicine reach people on both sides of the border. The border will also remain open to those who cross for medical care, as well as those who cross for employment, including those who work in what is called essential employment and services such as food distribution, medical care, and public transportation.

Reminder of Travel Restrictions and Easter Egg Regulations SAN DIEGO Easter is today and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers about the temporary travel restriction of all non-essential travel across the United States and Mexico border. Non-essential travel includes travel that is considered tourism or recreational in nature. CBP is further reminding essential travelers about the restrictions on the importation of cascarones (confetti-filled egg...shells), poultry products, and live birds and poultry. Cascarones are restricted to quantities of 12 per passenger. The shells may be decorated, etched, or painted, but they must be clean, dry, and free of any egg residue. They may contain confetti or other unregulated items. Raw poultry and raw eggs are prohibited through passenger baggage. Live birds and poultry (e.g., chicks and ducklings) are also prohibited through passenger baggage. Cascarones, raw poultry products, and live birds and poultry are hosts for foreign animal diseases, such as virulent Newcastle disease and highly pathogenic avian influenza. Virulent Newcastle disease is a fatal viral disease affecting the respiratory, nervous, and digestive systems of birds and poultry. The disease spreads quickly and can infect and cause death even in vaccinated poultry. Highly pathogenic avian influenza is also a viral disease that can cause exceptionally high mortality. The virus infects poultry (such as chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, domestic ducks, geese, and guinea fowl) and wild birds. Domestic introductions of these foreign animal diseases can lead to the devastation of U.S. flocks and result in job and financial losses, limited trade, and increases in the prices of eggs, prepared poultry, and other staples. CBP requires travelers to declare all agricultural items to a CBP officer upon arrival to avoid penalties. Failure to declare a prohibited item may result in a fine ranging from $300 to $1000.

30 more days of restrictions - until July 21 - to non-essential traffic at the border between Mexico and the United States The restrictions will continue until July 21, to prevent the spread of #COVID19. The restrictions applied since March 21 will continue to be enforced and binational trade will not be interrupted. Non-essential travel through the San Ysidro border crossing between the United States and Mexico will remain suspended and will continue for an additional 30 day...s, at which time the policy will be reviewed. The State Department advises US citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. US citizens currently outside the United States and living in the United States must make arrangements for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to stay abroad for an indefinite period. US citizens currently living abroad should avoid all international travel at this time. Many countries are experiencing outbreaks of COVID-19 and implementing mandatory travel restrictions and quarantines, closing borders and banning non-citizens from entering on short notice. If you choose to travel internationally, your travel plans may be severely disrupted, and you may be forced to remain outside the United States for an indefinite period of time. Essential travel related to the San Ysidro border includes activities to keep critical supply chains open to ensure that life-saving food, fuel, and medicine reach people on both sides of the border. The border will also remain open to those who cross for medical care, as well as those who cross for employment, including those who work in what is called essential employment and services such as food distribution, medical care, and public transportation.

NON-ESSENTIAL BORDER CROSSING SUSPENDED Global Level 4 Health Advisory Non-essential travel across the San Ysidro Border Crossing between the United States and Mexico will be suspended tonight beginning at midnight and will continue for 30 days, at which point the policy will be reviewed.... The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. U.S. citizens currently outside of the United States and who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. U.S. citizens who currently live abroad should avoid all international travel for the time being. Many countries are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and implementing travel restrictions and mandatory quarantines, closing borders, and prohibiting non-citizens from entry with little advance notice. If you choose to travel internationally, your travel plans may be severely disrupted, and you may be forced to remain outside of the United States for an indefinite time frame. Essential travel relating to the San Ysidro Border includes activities to keep the critical supply chains open to ensure that food, fuel and lifesaving medicines reach people on both sides of the border. The border will also remain open to those crossing to receive medical attention as well as those crossing for employment, including those working in what is called essential employment and services such as food distribution, health care and public transportation. Non-essential travel includes tourism, sightseeing, recreation and shopping.