Mexico 'Is Getting House in Order' By Cracking Down on Border Security wochit News
go to original August 21, 2015

Rodulfo Figueroa Mexico’s top immigration official said, ‘This is about putting our house in order’ as visiting pedestrians must now show a passport and fill out a form at California crossing.

Pedestrians going to Tijuana from San Diego at the San Ysidro crossing must choose between a line for Mexicans who get to walk through unchecked, and a line for foreigners who must show a passport, fill out a form and – if staying more than a week – pay 322 pesos, or roughly $20, for a six-month permit.

Motorists will see no change, and if lines get too long, officials say they will also wave pedestrians through.

Related: Why It's Mexico's Turn to Tighten the US Border (The Christian Science Monitor)

Related: New Checks for Foreigners Heading to Mexico on Foot at Busy Border Crossing (The Guardian)

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