Fast Pass Options, Sentri GloBal Entry
The worst part of San Diego to Valle de Guadalupe is coming back with border wait.
For northbound reentry into the U.S., we offer FastPass to our San Diego Bound private transportation guests. This goes in the ‘Ambulance Lane’ and practically saves about 60 minutes of wait time in the border.
Fast pass program recently changed from cost per vehicle to per passenger ranging from 35 to 15 usd each depending on vehicle size and availability. Approximately 74 for 1-3 and 15 each there.
FastPas availability varies with the holidays and changes in government program which include computer system problems. Our team can usually secure a pass with 72 hour notice. So mention in your baja transport quote or San Diego to Valle de Guadalupe Deposit.
Do we need a vehicle inspection for FastPass?
No, you don’t need special vehicle inspection. You will go through the regular line and inspection, but the FastPass or Hostipal Lane jumps to the front of others without the fastpass. Same security, you just skip near front of line.
Do we need to get out of the vehicle?
Not usually, only in the chance of secondary inspection, about 5% of trips.
However, the Large 52 passenger bus does require passengers to get out each time for inspection. Just incase you have too many tacos under your seat;)
Does Sentri work with our Private transportation to San Diego?
No, Sentri requires each passenger as well as vehicle registration. Our vehicles are all up to code with Mexico and insured, but have not been registered with the Sentri process.
Can I use Global Entry with our Valle to San Diego trip?
No. Our vehicles are not registered. Best option is the FastPass.
Do we need any special visa for to go to Valle de Guadalupe, Baja Mexico?
Yes Mexcian law requests the FMM - Form Multiple Entry, a tourist card. And if the trip is 7 days or less, it is free, and easily obtained at the border if needed. The online portal is an option, use San Ysidro / El Chaparral.
The FMM is a issued by Mexico's INM (Instituto Nacional de Migración)
Normally we say tourist card or tourist "visa" although it is not officially a visa
Issued to U.S., Canadian and other nationalities for vacation.
Free at an INM office at the border or online. (If you get an FMM online, it is still required to stop at an INM office at the border for the official entry stamp. If applicable, you will also need to have a copy of your payment receipt.).
Requires a valid passport or passport card
The stamped FMM is valid for land travel throughout Mexico
FREE if the trip is 7 days or less and you cross by land
May be issued for up to 180 days. Cost: $861.00 Pesos (appx U.S. $45) per person;
What border do we cross for the FMM Form?
Our services cross San Isidro, and on the FMM form is El Chaparral
