Greetings...I am going to MX in January to have major dental work and this video almost has me convinced I should walk across from Laredo...Muchas gracias!
@@hypebunny Actually I crossed yesterday lol The day was cold asf. My family and I went to Laredo tx because my father had some business to do there, but, that just didn't work at all, so, we just went to a Pizza Hut in order to get dinner and then came back home to Nuevo Laredo.
@@aquilesboiv3271 and USA on exit didnt ask anything you just pay 1$ and cross bridge and then only mexico check your passport? Thanks a lot 🙏🙏 appreciate ps. Sorry that your business trip didnt work out 😢😢
I used to go to Mexico every weekend when I lived in Laredo - back in 2014 when I attend LCC. I remember these streets. I used to go to this club off Mcphearson dr. Not sure if it still there. I also once took the bus all the way to Monterrey Nuevo León. The clubs there were awesome along with the food.
I spent my adolescence in those streets, I remember a lot the hamburgers from "Santos" groceries and the store "Casa Alberto" Gibson "El corte inglés" Casa Raúl "Hachars" News "kreest" Zorba
This border crossing is most definitely much faster than the San Diego - Tijuana crossing! But it also depends on where you live when choosing which border crossing to use. Thank you for watching!
No, it's not the main bridge, it's the smaller one right next to it, about 4 blocks away. When you are coming from the U.S. it's on Convent Avenue. Thank you for watching!
Interesting video. It's nice to see what the international bridge looks like, and what to expect. Question, is it safe to take pictures, on the international bridge; or in Nuevo Laredo? Me pregunté como sería el puente peatonal internacional. ¿Es seguro tomar fotos? En el puente internacional, o en Nuevo Laredo?
Thank you for watching my video Kahlil! Yes, you can take photos and film on either side of the border. But once you crossed the border and you are walking in Nuevo Laredo people look at you weird if you film or take photos. Do not take photos of the military driving through the streets!
Hi Dave, I only walked from the U.S. to Mexico but not the other way back so I don't know how long it would take. All I can say is that this border crossing seemed a lot less busy than the one in Tijuana.
I’ve crossed this bridge quite a few times since I’m from Laredo and would go to the dentist and to buy stuff every now and then. I think getting dropped off downtown and going by foot is the fastest and easiest way to go. Crossing from the US to Mexico is a lot faster. The other way around can take a while. I’ve never come back by car but people have told me it takes HOURS to come back by car. Even by foot it may take an hour or so since so many people come to the US to work or shop. It’s best to come back by foot early in the morning. By 11am there will be a pretty big line trying to come back to the US.
Yes, as I mentioned there was an area where I was not allowed to film like the office of the Mexican Immigration but I started filming again as soon as I was out of there. You can see the office right in the back. Thank you for watching!
@@tommyhaynes4606 you do need a visa and a stamp if you are going further into Mexico. I don't remember at what point you need it exactly tho, I think it is around 60 miles inland. Police will stop you randomly on the highway to check your papers.
the border is open 24 hours but if you need a tourist visa stamped in your passport and you have no Mexican Pesos I guess the exchange office might or might not be open at night. But if you do have 500 Pesos when you get there it should work.
BACKPACKTOPIA I'm a dual citizen so Im good lol Its my first time traveling walking through the bridge and I didn't know if it was open all night, thanks alot for the info!!!
Why would they ask you for a Visa? I cross from Matamoros to Brownsville then from Brownsville to Matamoros every day. I'm American and have no Mexican papers. They took you for a ride. Mexican customs is just as simple as pushing a button. Red they check your bags. Green just keep waking. I can't believe they asked you to pay 25 USD.
Hello my friend I have question, when you crossed into Mexico what was the whole process did they ask you for your us passport and did they scan your passport?
I don't have a U.S. passport and although I wasn't allowed to film inside the office I explain every single step in detail in the video :) Thank you for watching!
I hope you answer my question .Dude that's awesome . This is exactly what I was looking for . I have cross the border walking only once with couple of my friends but now I'm going this December and I don't know what to expect since I'm going by myself. How much did you pay at the office of Mexican immigration ? I want to be ready so I know .
If you are only going for 7 days the permit is free if its more than 7 days then you will be asked to get a 6 month permit which cost 500 pesos which is approximately 30 dlls or so depending on the exchage rate.
Emily Reyes well that's weird because the last time I crossed the border walking I and went to my hometown Monterrey I dont remember paying $500 pesos and I went for 2 weeks . It's probably a new fee the government added but oh well I'll see for myself in 3 weeks thanks
I'm from Laredo actually, and went to Cancun this year that's why I know the rates. Maybe they changed them since the last time you were there. Have an awesome trip!!
@@eduardon9275 If you travel on a mexican auto you will not be stopped. However if you go on bus you will be required to have your permit on at all times wich does cost about 25 USD If you only go to Nuevolaredo (border city) for a short period of time and dont go beyond inspection at KM26 you do not need to pay any $. Only have your US passport with you
Hi there, thank you for watching the video! All the cost are explained in the video and I literally walk you step to step through the entire process of walking across the border. If you require more info based on papers etc. it is always best to look up the exact legal details on a government website.
There have been lots of americans who overstay their tourist visas and dont get jailed. At most, they’re told go take care of it or made to pay a bribe. However, it’s always best to do it by the book. If you intend to stay beyond 6 months, get the visa.
Plus I'm doing the same thing taking a bus from SA to Laredo and then cross walking get my permiso de inmigración so I can take my bus in nuevo Laredo MTY that's where I'm from cheers
@@eduardon9275 Only if you travel beyond their checkpoint on kilometro 26. Believe me I have lived on the other side of N Laredo which is Laredo Texas for more than 50 years and are a US Citizen
Hi Omar, yes they check your documents and then they send you to the bank counter next door to pay for the tourist visa card. then you come back to the first counter and there they put the card in your passport.
If you're just visiting the border, there is no need to pay the DNI (Derecho de no inmigrante / No immigrant fee) but if you plan to visit further south into mainland Mexico you will be asked for it in the migration Dept checkpoints
You can enter Mexico with any of the same documents that you can use to enter the united states. Now, if you're only staying under 25 miles from the border you do not need to pay the "tourist visa" that he talks about on this video. At exactly 25 miles into Mexico there's an immigration check point that checks people randomly, you might or might not be checked .. if so, they will ask for that tourist visa.. if you don't have it they will send you back or if you get a cool officer he might let you get one there.
I had no issues but I can imagine that it depends on the person and the more often you cross the more likely it is to come across an unfriendly soldier. Thank you for watching!
yeah, it was really fast. If I hadn't had to get the visa and exchange money I would've been through there in no time. But even with all that stuff it was pretty quick.
