There are some regulations you need to know about bringing items back with you that you purchased in Mexico. Recently the duty-free personal exemption was raised to $800 per person and can be combined among family members. Firearms are illegal in Mexico although special permits can be obtained in advance for hunting. Check with the nearest Mexican Consulate for regulations regarding hunting permits.

There are regulations for bringing in pharmaceuticals from Mexico, however they are changing on a constant basis. Although many drugs in Mexico are available over the counter at a pharmacy, certain prescription drugs in Mexico do require a prescription from a Mexican pharmacist, and foreigners have been known to purchase them from people not authorized to issue them. See similar questions...

Yes. Hiker's are allowed to enter Canada (and re-enter the USA) with US EPA registered bear deterrents for their own use/protection against bear attacks. (The product must return to the US and cannot be sold or remain in Canada) If you live in Canada or traveling to Canada by airplane you may purchase Canadian Registered UDAP Bear Deterrent in Canada. Please click here for more information See similar questions...

You can sit in your home with a view of the ocean and do your work. With a computer and a phone line a person can live in Mexico and do business anywhere in the world. The Residences will have all the conveniences of any home or office. High-speed internet, cable TV and telephone services, and a full business center will be at your fingertips. The border is just 13 miles from The Residences, San Diego Airport is conveniently located and offers numerous daily flights. See similar questions...

Many of the same conveniences and businesses that are available in the United States are just as accessable in Mexico. The following is a list of just a few of the American businesses that are all within a 10-mile radius of the condos. See similar questions...

After 48 hours in Canada - $400 U.S. worth of merchandise duty free every 30 days. Families may combine their $400 exemptions. Less than 48 hours, or if the $400 allowance or part of it has been used within the previous 30 days - an exemption of $200 U.S. is allowed. See similar questions...

Yes. Since September 11, the customs and immigration officials are very vigilant. You should receive customs information on your outbound flight. If you do not, please ask a flight attendant or immigration officer for information on US cutoms regulations so that you can plan for your return. Review this information carefully, both for departure and reentry into the United States. Allow adequate time for checking in at the airport, both while leaving and returning. See similar questions...

There is no limit on the amount of money which may be taken in or out of the United States. However, any amount in excess of $10,000 in currency, travelers checks or negotiable instruments, must be declared to the United States Customs at the time of arrival in or departure from the United States. Read more... The amount of money which may be taken out of the United Kingdom is a matter under the jurisdiction of the British Government. See similar questions...

If your fianc? is not a citizen of the United States and you plan to get married in the United States, then you must file a petition with INS on behalf of your fianc?. After the petition is approved, your fianc? must obtain a visa issued at a U.S. Embassy or consulate abroad. The marriage must take place within 90 days of your fianc? entering the United States. If the marriage does not take place within 90 days or your fianc? marries someone other than you (the U.S. See similar questions...

This is another often misunderstood topic, again frequently by General Aviation instructors who are out of touch with ultralight aviation or have outdated info. The short answer since July of 2000 is unequivocally 'Yes' so long as you hold a pilot permit or licence which requires a minimum of 25 hours of flight time. See similar questions...

The United States Border Security Act is legislation, signed by President George Bush in May 2002, that requires all airlines and cruise lines to collect immigration information from each passenger prior to their cruise to or from the United States. As of March 1, 2003, all cruise lines must electronically report a manifest of all passengers on each cruise prior to their arriving at the port on embarkation day. See similar questions...

It will depend on your itinerary. If you have an onward ticket for each stage of your journey, including the journey between the United States and Canada or Mexico, you may travel without a visa. Should you choose to travel this way, you must be in possession of the tickets for each stage of your journey on your initial entry into the United States. You cannot buy the ticket for the journey between the United States and Canada or Mexico on your arrival in the United States. See similar questions...

If you enter by land there is no requirement that you be in possession of a round trip or onward ticket. The immigration authorities at the border crossing will issue you an arrival/departure record card (I-94W). You will be charged a $6.00 administrative fee which is only payable in U.S. dollars. This fee is charged to all travellers regardless of whether or not they have a visa. For those entering the United States by air or sea, the fee is included in the cost of the ticket. See similar questions...

Yes. If you enter by land there is no requirement that you be in possession of a round trip or onward ticket. The immigration authorities at the border crossing will issue you with the arrival/departure record card, I-94W. You will be charged a $6.00 administrative fee; the fee is payable in U.S. dollars only. This fee is charged to all travelers regardless of whether or not they have a visa. For those entering the United States by air or sea, the fee is included in the cost of their ticket. See similar questions...

Layering: Since you are coming in the winter, you should take warm clothes with you – a coat, couple of jumpers and/or sweater, and a pair of snow boots. However, buildings are quite warm even though it is freezing cold outside so do not go for a big super-warm jacket or sweater because it will be heavy and inconvenient. It is a good idea to wear several layers of thin clothes. For example, you may want to wear an under shirt, jumper, sweater, and winter coat. See similar questions...

a letter from a doctor in the U.S. authorizing treatment and specifying all costs of the medical care. See similar questions...

If the car will be in the U.S. for not more that one year, you are exempt from the emission control and safety standards. Just bring your registration documentation. See similar questions...