U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Calexico East Port of Entry

Category: Border crossing station in Calexico, California

Address: 1699 Carr Rd, Calexico, CA 92231, USA

Phone: +18772275511

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–12AM

Monday: 6AM–12AM

Tuesday: 6AM–12AM

Wednesday: 6AM–12AM

Thursday: 6AM–12AM

Friday: 6AM–12AM

Saturday: 6AM–12AM

Reviews

Gabriel Mejía Ballín

Jul 11, 2022

Excellent service and very friendly agents.

Eduardo Sandoval

Jul 5, 2022

They took a long time to give us permission

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Questions & Answers

Do you need a passport to return to US or just a drivers license and birth certificate?

Sara Teague | Oct 18, 2018
Maritza Rivas | Oct 18, 2018

I usually cross through calexico very often and all i use is my ID and my Birth certificate and i never get sent to secondary inspection.

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Is the border open for traffic in and out of Mexico?

Peter Infante | Oct 17, 2020
Cline1time | Oct 17, 2020

Yes its open

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What time does pedestrian close on east port

Sammy Simental | Oct 18, 2019
Javier Gomez | Oct 18, 2019

10 pm

How do you give me information about people who are caught by migra?

Airely Lopez Galicia | Oct 18, 2018
Michoacano De o campo | Oct 18, 2019

Alan Bridges Diaz

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My family of 4 resident mexicali have ready line 2 child and father. Mom dont have. family can use ready line ??

Manuel Garcia | Oct 18, 2018
Memo Sala | Oct 18, 2018

Only the father and 2 children can pass through ready lane. Mom will have to pass walking through pedestrian entrance.

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What time does Calexico East Border Crossing open on Fridays?

Fernando Virgil | Sep 17, 2022
Agustín Medina | Sep 17, 2022

Every day at 10 pm

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Is the border open on Thanksgiving day, has anyone traveled on Thanksgiving day out of Mexico at either the mexicali east or west border?

Kortnee Graham | Nov 21, 2021
AJ Leyva | Nov 21, 2021

Calexico is open everyday. Down town port is 24-7

What time the boarder closes coming from US to Mexico

Vicente Kyan | Oct 17, 2021
Chuy Castañeda | Oct 17, 2021

East border crossing closed at 2 pm the other border crossing is open 24 hours

Can people with passport cross to us or it's still close for them

Alvaro Ortega | Oct 17, 2021
Jose Camacho | Oct 17, 2021

Only people with visas can't cross

what time does mexicali east close to cars

sandra squiers | Oct 17, 2021
McM CM | Oct 17, 2021

2 pm

Can you cross the border for a over night visit to see your girl fiend and family

Abel Negrete | Oct 17, 2020
Diego Mata | Oct 17, 2020

Try to make business related so you don't get fined.

What are the hours of operation for the east border in Mexicali?

Andrea Miranda | Oct 17, 2020
John C | Oct 17, 2021

Don't count on the East border being open. The website information is never correct. The last two times I went there the East border was closed while the website said 20 minute wait. They're playing with us.

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Can you zip pass the long lines for regular crossing to get in the Sentri Lane ?

Kenton Fleischmann | Oct 17, 2020
Diego Mata | Oct 17, 2020

I don't think you can

I'm going back to L.A. What time is ready line open

Philly Montes | Oct 17, 2020
Yoselin Flores | Oct 17, 2020

6:00 am

Is the east port open on Saturdays Sa

Lupe Ramirez | Oct 17, 2020
Mike Pérez | Oct 17, 2020

Yes 6:00 AM - 14:00 PM Every days

If I want to bring items in bulk from Mexicali how do I declare them and how can I qualify to do it regularly as a small business

Brenda b | Oct 17, 2020
Jesus Gonzalez | Oct 17, 2020

They dont question that. Ive taken lots of things never had to declare anything

Does it close at 2pm

Roberto Martinez | Oct 17, 2020
Sara Bueno | Oct 17, 2020

Yes

For big rv’s which lane is best .

Gordon Garl | Oct 17, 2020
Blanca Sanchez | Oct 17, 2020

The Standard lane is the only lane you can cross with big RV..

What number should I call for complaints, workers here at the calexico border are extremely rude. Even the cleaning staff.

Chantelle Beltran | Oct 17, 2020
Blanca Sanchez | Oct 17, 2020

This is the office number, you can call and ask 1 (760) 768-2626

I have a 23' 81/2 wide trailer than the 32' 8/2 wide motor home which border crossing will accommodate this the best?

Tara Stover | Oct 17, 2020
Ramon Ceballos | Oct 17, 2020

Calexico East Port of entry...lane 1....coming from Mexico...make line coming from the East and stay furthest to your right.

How can I know and where should I ask if a person is detained?

Rosa Villalemus | Oct 17, 2020
Oscar Sanchez | Oct 17, 2020

You can call wings. Offcina, I ask.

good night how to know if a person is detained

Fernando Cebrero González | Oct 17, 2020
Oscar Sanchez | Oct 17, 2020

Hello, well, you can call Las officinas on Monday. I do not have. The number. But. If it is published.

What time does the border crossing coming from Mexicali east to Calexico open

H3llRayzor | Oct 17, 2020
Judie Ponce | Oct 17, 2021

What time does the boarder close coming from Mexico TO the US

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Can I cross aluminum boats from mxli to calexico and how much?

Jose A. Lujano | Oct 18, 2019
Mr. E | Oct 18, 2019

It all depends on the officer but they don't really leave

My siblings are going to Mexico on a family emergency and none of us have passports due to never traveling out of the country. Can we still use our Birth Certificate and California ID to pass?

Hello | Oct 18, 2019
Ruben Terrazas | Oct 18, 2019

Yes you can, as long as you are us citizens. Eventhough having a passport is a requirement for a faster inspection.

what are hours of operation

Nick Dattomo | Oct 18, 2019
Ruben Terrazas | Oct 18, 2019

Mon-fri vehicles 0300 hrs to 0000 hrs to enter USA 0600-0000 to exit to Mexico Pedestrians 0600-2200 hrs 7 days a week DIY Starting June 3rd of 2019 schedule will change Open at 0600 closes at 0000 incoming and outgoing vehicle traffic everyday Pedestrians 0600-0000 daily

We’re can I ask if my sentry for my auto has been approved. I have check ok the website but it states that something was aproved on feb, what I understood was the sentry but I need to know ni the car was approved

Gloria y Angelic Ortiz | Oct 18, 2019
Rose Peterson | Oct 17, 2020

First: Did you go for an interview in person at the Homeland Security office? If you have NOT you must make an appointment to do so to get your SENTRI card. The approval notice means you passed the background check. There should be instructions on how to make the appointment. Secondly if you had your car added, log into the website with your username and password. Then you will find a MENU. ( It is different on mobile platforms but 3 parallel lines or dots or the word Menu is somewhere.) Find PROFILE and select click on that. There is where it shows your status and approvals. It is also where you can add or exchange or delete your cars and change your address. It will show your vehicle under vehicles if you are approved.

Can I cross the boarder with only a birth certificate?

Dora Maldonado | Oct 18, 2019
Jaycee Love Cota | Oct 18, 2019

You technically can, but would be much more convenient if you also have an id.

What paper do I need to take to my appointment for sentri?

Stephanie Aguirre | Oct 18, 2019
Andres Gonzalez | Oct 18, 2019

You need your birth certificate, naturalization certificate or U.S. passport proof of where you live if you are a U.S. citizen. Car registration and proof of insurance if adding a car. All documents need to be originals

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Hello, We are doing a 2 day trip into Mexicali and bringing our 2 small dogs. Can you please tell me what documentation is necessary when we cross the US border back into Calexico?

Alex Hernandez | Oct 18, 2019
Andres Gonzalez | Oct 18, 2019

You need a US passport or your birth certificate and ID if you are a US citizen.

Pedestrian inspection schedule?

Miguel Ochoa | Oct 18, 2019
Ruben Terrazas | Oct 18, 2019

0600-2200 hours

I have my family coming from Mexico with visa. How late can I get permits?

Erika Nieves | Oct 18, 2019
Alfonso M | Oct 18, 2019

Permits are 24 hours a day at the west port entry. The downside is that because of the holidays, wait times to get permits are up to 5 hours some times.

What is the ready lane?

Frankie Barger | Oct 18, 2019
Andres Gonzalez | Oct 18, 2019

Ready lane is for people that have a passport card.

Are they giving permits? I am from San Felipe and I have gone and the permits are closed and I ask and they tell me they do not know. I have an international trip leaving Los Angeles on Monday and I don't know what to do

diana pereda | Oct 18, 2019
Alfonso M | Oct 18, 2019

If they are giving, but only in the sentry box of the center and the service is very slow. You have to wait hours to be served.

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Is the us border open to go in to mexicali

Roxanne Garcia | Oct 18, 2019
Robert Arroyo | Oct 18, 2019

Yes

Can I Cross calexico west with an rv

Daniel Arteaga | Oct 18, 2019
96MEXICALI | Oct 18, 2019

Yes. Thru regular lane

Can I cross the East border crossing with a truck and a car in tow?

bellej cull | Oct 18, 2018
96MEXICALI | Oct 18, 2018

Yes. As long as you cross thru the regular lane.

What time does the sentri open at the new port? I heard 3 A.M.. is this true

Elizabeth Ortega | Oct 18, 2018
Dave parsons | Oct 18, 2018

There is no Sentri at the East port. Only West, and yes it opens at 3

By accident on the road a stone sticks to the windshield of my car and broke, where the decal of Sentri is attached; now I change the glass but keep the decal. What do I have to do to report it to the offices of Sentri?

Gonzalo Sanchez Diaz | Oct 18, 2018
David Soto | Oct 18, 2018

Vehicles no longer require to have a decal. I would recommend that you go to your nearest Sentri office and inform the officer of what happened. As long as your vehicle is already enrolled in the program you shouldn't have any issues, but I would visit the Sentri office

Can you enter the United States only with a resident card? Without Mexican passport would it matter if passport is expired?

Lily Cardona | Oct 18, 2018
David Soto | Oct 18, 2018

As long as the Resident Alien card is valid you don't need a Mexican passport

I am traveling to Mexico with an Item valued at $2600 US. I have paid tax in the US when purchased. Can I cross at the Calexico East Port and pay MX tax there?

William Tuthill | Oct 18, 2018
David Soto | Oct 18, 2018

You don't have to pay taxes when you re-enter the USA. You might have to pay taxes in Mexico, it all depends on the item or commodity

I traveling with an item valued at $2,600 US what hrs can you cross and pay tax if needed

William Tuthill | Oct 18, 2018
Robert Ward | Oct 18, 2018

There are two main ports of entry in Calexico California non-commercial travelers the downtown/West Port and the East port. the downtown port is 24/7 you can enter and pay what is known as IRT Internal Revenue tax the East port you can enter up to 11 p.m. That is 6 a.m. to 11p.m. And pay any IRT. If you go to the East port and you enter after 11 p.m. You could be turned around to go to the downtown Port.

how many bottles of liquor can be crossed per vehicle

Zulma Hernandez | Oct 18, 2018
Espie Gomez | Oct 18, 2018

One litter per adult over 21

Can we pick it up at the station?

Maryah Martinez | Oct 18, 2018
Ruben Terrazas | Oct 18, 2018

No one is allowed to be picked up inside the facility due to rules and regulations. Pedestrians have to be picked up outside the Federal Property perimeter.

how long is the wait at this border crossing?

Diana Fox | Oct 18, 2018
Alfonso M | Oct 18, 2018

Most of time ready line 45minutes to 1 hour.

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