### Increased Crossing Fees and Identification Requirements to Enter Tijuana from the U.S.
On the afternoon of Friday, September 20, 2024, significant delays were reported at the San Ysidro pedestrian border crossing from the United States to Tijuana. The extended waiting times have caused frustration among travelers.
According to information circulating on social media, these delays are due to new requirements set by authorities. They now mandate that individuals present a valid identification in addition to their passport, as well as pay a fee to enter Tijuana.
As of now, authorities have not provided an official reason for these new requirements. However, the National Institute of Migration (INM) website mentions that non-Mexican nationals must pay a fee called the “right of visitor without permission to perform remunerated activities” or “DNR”. This fee, which amounts to 575 pesos per person, is required for foreigners entering Mexico for tourism, business, or other activities through air, sea, or land.
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