Crossing the border to visit the dentist

What you need to know when coming to the dentist in Mexico

1. Do I need a passport or visa to enter Mexico

The Mexican government may not let U.S. citizens who are driving or walking to Mexico enter the country at land border crossings if they do not have a U.S. passport book or U.S. passport card.   Mexico border by lane

2. Documentation to travel from Mexico to USA

As a U.S. citizen crossing into the United States from Mexico you can enter the country with just a valid ID and birth certificate. However, this might delay the crossing times due that CBP can send you secondary revision.

What to expect when you return to USA

3. Vaccination’s status card

When entering Mexico by land no vaccination card or negative COVID test is required. However, is important you know most places in Tijuana will ask to wear facemask and use hand sanitizer before entering to any facility.

Even so, as a health care facility we take very seriously the wellness of our community. Equally important patients and staff. Therefore, we request the use of facemask and antibacterial gel.

4. Uber transportation: how to get to the best dental clinic in Tijuana

Advanced Smiles Dentistry has a strategic location. Our dental clinic is near to border, in the heart of Tijuana. Since San Ysidro is the most visited border in all America, near San Ysidro are several public parking lots.

Therefore, to make your visit easier we recommend to park in San Ysidro; cross by walking and as soon as you are in Tijuana side, call our patient coordinators. Our bilingual dental staff will help you request an Uber driver who will drop you off in front of our building in Zona Rio Tijuana for no more than $5 dlls.

All things considered, most of our patients agreed that visiting the dentist in Tijuana is pretty easy and affordable. Start saving money at Advanced Smiles Dentistry.