Check list of things needed by the pilots for border crossings travelling to and returning from Mexico.

  

SOUTHBOUND (INTO MEXICO):

• Pilot's license and current medical certificate
• Current USA Passport (not expired)
• Aircraft Registration
• Owner statement authorizing named pilot to fly into Mexico(owner name needs to be the same as owner signing notarized pilot "permission letter" to take AC out of country)
• Aircraft need to have the new type ELT installed.
• Permission letter (notarized) from aircraft owner on registration (if pilot does not own the plane).
• Proof of current Mexican Liability insurance ( buy from Bush Pilots International) cost is about $240 for an annual policy
• Annual Mexico Aircraft Multientry Pass ($60 purchasable at airport of entry (AOE) You need 3 copies your pilot certificate, medical certificate, registration, airworthiness, and Mexican aircraft liability insurance policy (or purchase in advance by mail)
• Mexican border crossing Flight Plan and return flight plan pre-filed with FAA . eAPIS online passenger filing mandatory to be pre-filed with Dept of Homeland Security and US Customs (DHS)1 hour before taking off. SET own eAPIS account for your future filings. 
• $35.00 US fee for each passenger is required for a visa for passengers entering the country by air, pilots and second in command pilots exempt from this fee, so smart to name the right front PAX as a pilot too, (ut they may ask for certificate number.)

NORTHBOUND (INTO THE U.S.)

• Pilot's license with current medical certificate,
• A/C registration and airworthiness certificate.
• Current U.S. Customs annual sticker for aircraft ($27.50)
• US Customs agent will inspect these documents and Gieger Counter the A/C and possibly inspect baggage or drug sniffing dog or both.
• Current Passports for ALL passengers. (not expired) All passports will be inspected and passengers may be detained if proper ID and passport not on person and current.
• Pre-filed eAPIS disclosure on-line with all passengers listed.
• File and open border crossing flight plan 1 hour in ADVANCE
• Arrived at Port-of-Entry Airport (OE) n ETA limits or have radioed in to amend if necessary, or change arrival airport if IFR at USA airport of filed entry. do not arrive EARLIER than filed ETA and try to be within 15 minutes AFTER expected ETA on eAPIS.
• Submit the required eAPIS  form (prepared and printed in advance if possible for USA customs at Brown Field or Calexico)
• Passengers must not have any undeclared weapons, or purchases. Do not try to import things like firecrackers, fireworks, prescription drugs without prescriptions from USA or Mexican doctors. Alcoholic beverages such as Kahlua or other import is limited to 1 liter per adult without paying duty.