### How to Get Free Medical Passes During Buen Fin in Tijuana
Starting November 15th through November 18th, a special program in Tijuana will offer free medical or tourist crossing passes for U.S. residents, especially those shopping in participating malls. This initiative is part of a collaboration between the Tijuana Municipal Government and the National Chamber of Commerce, Services, and Tourism (CANACO), as announced by Economic Development Secretary Pedro Montejo Peterson on November 7th. The goal is to ease border crossing for U.S. citizens seeking medical services or business tourism, thus enhancing their visits and boosting the local economy.
**Eligibility Requirements:**
1. A purchase receipt dated on the day of shopping with a minimum value of 2,000 Mexican pesos.
2. An official form of U.S. identification.
3. Vehicle registration number.
4. Full name of the driver.
5. Number of passengers.
6. Specify the custom lane used (All Traffic San Ysidro, Ready Lane San Ysidro, All Traffic Otay).
7. An active email address.
Applicants must submit the required documentation via WhatsApp to one of the following numbers provided by CANACO on social media: (664) 376 2371, (663) 101 5800, (663) 111 7598, (664) 205 2226, or (664) 376 1605.
Pedro Montejo Peterson encourages those who genuinely need the passes to visit the Economic Development Secretariat offices in Tijuana to join the program transparently by following the provided guidelines.
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