Mexico 2021 Coronavirus / COVID-19 travel alerts, information, discussion
 

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NOTE: USA-México land border is closed to non-essential travelers traveling to the USA.

March 23, 2020 US Embassy and Consulates in MexicoCountry-Specific Information:

• Mexico confirmed 316 positive cases of COVID-19 within its borders as of March 22. Authorities continue to investigate additional suspected cases. The Mexican Ministry of Health (Spanish)publishes daily updates on the number of cases.
• The Mexican government’s COVID-19 planning and preparation is based on three scenarios:

1. Scenario One: COVID-19 cases are travel related (travel from abroad).
2. Scenario Two: Community-based transmission of COVID-19 begins and case numbers are in the hundreds.
3. Scenario Three: COVID-19 transmission becomes widespread; case numbers are in the thousands.

• The Mexican government assesses Mexico is currently in Scenario One but transitioning into Scenario Two; they expect to enter Scenario Two by the end of March or earlier.
• CONSULAR OPERATIONS: Please see the latest information about the status of consular operations including routine appointments and emergency services.
• For more information on border operations and possible travel disruptions, please see our message to U.S. citizens.

Entry and Exit Requirements:

• There are no entry or exit restrictions in place because of COVID-19.
• Mexico has implemented temperature-screening measures at some of its airports. Passengers with abnormal temperatures and travel to high-risk areas might be subject to additional health screening.
• Beyond standard travel documentation, travelers to Mexico do not require any additional documentation to enter or exit.

Schools, Business, Transportation, and Government Closures

• The Mexican Ministry of Education has closed all schools from March 20 until April 20.
• Between March 23 and April 19, the Mexican government has declared a social-distancing campaign consisting of four pillars.

1. Take basic preventative measures: wash your hands, avoid handshakes and kisses, and stay home if you are sick.
2. Suspend non-essential public-sector, private-sector, and social activities. Employees who can telework should do so. Public transit will remain operational.
3. Organizers of large events with more than 5,000 attendees will reschedule or postpone them.
4. Protect the elderly and vulnerable.

Quarantine and Healthcare Information:

• There are no mandatory quarantine policies currently in effect in Mexico for confirmed or suspected cases. The Mexican government encourages people experiencing the symptoms of COVID-19, fever, cough, headaches, throat pain, or constant sneezing, to stay at home for 14 days, consult with, and comply with the instructions of your local healthcare provider.
• The Mexican government recommends individuals not self-present to seek testing for COVID-19. Those with severe symptoms should seek medical attention and medical professionals will test, if needed based on travel history, contact with a known case, and the individual’s risk group. Medical professionals will prescribe actions as necessary; including medication to manage symptoms as no specific therapeutics or vaccine exist for COVID-19.
• Travelers who return from a country with local transmission of COVID-19 and develop symptoms of respiratory illness should seek immediate medical attention and share their travel history.
• The same applies to individuals who were in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 and present symptoms of respiratory illness.

Local Resources:

• Health advice for travelers seeking information is available at ports of entry.
• Call the Mexican Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 hotline at 800 0044 800 for information or medical attention. English language operators are sometimes, but not always, available.

Other links:

• Mexico Ministry of Health Information for the General Public (Spanish)
• Mexico Ministry of Health Information for Health Care Providers (Spanish)
• Mexico Travel Health Notices (Spanish)
• Mexican Ministry of Health Daily Updates (Spanish)
• COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov
• CDC page on COVID-19
• state.gov Country Information and Travel Advisory
• DHS Fact Sheet on Arrival Restrictions to the United States from China, Iran, and Schengen Countries of Europe

Assistance:

• For Emergency Assistance for U.S. citizens in Mexico, call 1-800-681-9374 from Mexico or 1-844-528-6611 from the United States.
• The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City is located at:
  Paseo de la Reforma 305
  Colonia Cuauhtémoc
  06500, Ciudad de México
  Phone: +52-55-5080-2000
  Fax: +52-55-5080-2005
  E-Mail: [email protected]
• State Department – Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
• Follow the U.S. Embassy in Mexico on Facebook and Twitter.
• Review the Crime and Safety Reports for Mexico.
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: COVID-19, Mexico

airport Covid-19 PCR and antigen testing are available as follows, as of July 2021, according to Viva Aerobus and Volaris. Mobile testing to your home, apartment, etc. is available in Mexico City. Prices in MXN / Pesos.

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Do you need a negative test to board a domestic flight in Mexico? Is there any certification requirement prior to flying?

More specifically I am wondering if it is feasible to fly to TIJ in the event you have a positive test and can't fly back to the US. I don't want the family to be stuck in Mexico for 2 weeks so it would seem one alternative would be to fly to TIJ and cross the land border to San Diego. My understanding is that US citizens are permitted to return to the USA by land as "essential travelers"

I have not seen anything from the Mexican government about travel restrictions except that temperature checks may be required at some airports. Of course there are ethical issues...and also false positives

Any one have any experience of tests in Mexico City, specifically at the airport?
I have to return to the UK at the end of February having flown in the night before, so I need a same day result if its available.

No personal experience, but perhaps this post would be helpful?

Returning to USA via CBX bridge at TIJ airport.
 

Putting aside the ethical issues, there is a comment about this in a recent Google Maps review of CBX, which is a direct over-the-border land crossing bridge between USA and the air side of TIJ airport. The comment is that US Customs and Border officials do not require COVID test results from Americans flying into TIJ and using the direct crossing (toll fee is $30). Even aside from COVID issues, CBX is much easier than taking a Mexican taxi to the San Ysidro border crossing and dealing with that mess. I think you can call Uber or Lyft when you arrive at the US side of the CBX crossing.

Using CBX to go from US to the airport requires an airline boarding pass for same-day travel departing TIJ, and the normal documents for entering Mexico. In the MEX-USA direction, the CBX crossing can only be entered from TIJ air side. (Do not exit baggage out to the street!)

I will be returning to the US in mid-March flying Quito-MEX-TIJ, and would like to verify Covid testing requirements (if any) for flying Quito-MEX, and then walking the CBX bridge from TIJ. (FYI, I've had my 2nd Covid vaccine already.)

FYI: Covid-19 vaccination began in parts of Mexico on or about 17 February 2021.

Yes, you could. It just requires more effort to reach your final destination since you would need to time everything right with the crossing the border at CBX, taking Uber/Lyft and arriving at SAN in time for your outgoing flight. I would budget an additional $64 for a family of four to use CBX to return to United States and $40 for the ride to SAN. Make sure you have your permits to show or surrender because the National Institute of Migration occasionally has somebody checking outbound passengers before they collect their luggage from the carousel at TIJ.

In this case you would have to cancel your returning leg back to the United States, create a new flight from SAN (or wait till you reach SAN), get a one-way ticket to TIJ, cross the border at CBX, take Uber/Lyft to SAN. Depending where you go after you exit CBX you can pick up a car rental at CBX with a one-way trip or take the Pacific Surfliner from Santa Fe to Union (or somewhere in between).

Lines aren't an issue when returning to the USA with CBX since only airside passengers can access the CBP checkpoint. Much better than using San Ysidro or Otay because you will be taking a taxi/Uber, dragging your luggage around, and waiting in line to return to the USA along with the commuter traffic.

Once you are in the USA, you can use San Diego as jump point to get back home.

It costs only $40 for an Uber from San Diego to Tijuana?

You sound bogus af. Seriously it's people like you who muck it up for the rest of us who travel to Mexico for work, medical or a decent holiday and do so on the up and up and not sneaking around trying to game the system. The mods need to delete your post.

I flew into Mexico City Feb 7. There is a testing facility on the upper level outside of Term 2. Its kind of hidden. Don't be afraid to ask a police officer or other worker for exact location. I asked a police officer and she was kind enough to walk me to the testing site. The whole process took about 30-45 mins. There were people ahead of me and I think since it was just after 8pm when I got to the testing site the number of workers had shrunk. But over all it was a super easy process with staff being friendly and efficient.

It was from CBX to San Diego, but I usually drop my car in the area because of the costs of parking at CBX.I could park at TIJ but I don't know how much it costs at the airport. Usually $32-$36 with Lyft and tip, but I like to round up to be safe. If I go from San Diego to Tijuana, then I take the trolley right up to the border and walk into Mexico and Uber it.

Not much different from what I can do. I could fly round trip from LAX to anywhere in Mexico but I don't need to do.
I never used LAX, pre-pandemic for any flight to/from Mexico...I just fly out/in out of TIJ and cross the border. It's not going to be any different during the pandemic if I choose to visit the interior of Mexico.

I would do what the poster wanted to do if I felt compelled to return to the US to get treatment or resources to deal with covid 19. Mexico isn't going to help me at all and travel insurance might not even cover me for covid 19 related issues.

nice.. how is the customs check at the border entering Mexico? I've been 'harassed' 3 out of the 5 times I've flown into Mexico with their stupid "green button" "red button" system. I carry a lot of electronics and nutritional supplements with me on trips to Mexico and always afraid they're going to try to charge "taxes" for bringing "too much" (it's not too much in my opinion.. just I usually take long trips in Mexico). Thanks for any insight. If I can avoid the customs non-sense on the Mexican side I'd rather just Uber it across the border.

It looks like the online form has been replaced by an App (which I cannot find in the App Store) and a new web site.
You can only fill it 12 hours before arrival now - https://www.vuelaseguro.com/auth/login

And the web link doesn’t work.

So, I arrived at MEX today. On the plane the crew only gave out the standard immigration forms. There was no need to present anything apart from this (and passport) at Immigration. I guess they know the app isn't really doing it - at least on the inbound.