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An exclusive option for Mexicans looking to travel to USA tourism is the visa laser, which is similar to the B1/B2 visa. As it has the same function, you can process and travel with either of them without problem, however, the laser visa has some limitations in terms of length of stay and destinations that you can visit. We explain the benefits of this document and how many days your trip can last.
The laser visa It is also known as Border Crossing Card or Border Crossing Card. It is a document that allows you to make tourist trips and one of the advantages is that, if you enter through a land port of entry, you will not need to present your Mexican passport, contrary to what happens when you travel by air, since, in this If so, it will be essential that you take it with you during your admission.
Another difference between the two is that with the BBC you can only visit the border area of USA, That is, only in the states of New Mexico, California, Texas and Arizona, but with distance limitations. If you want to travel beyond the limit, you must request an I-94 Permit (Entry/Exit Registration) upon arrival. Below, we share the miles that you are allowed to travel away from the border.
- Texas: maximum 25 miles
- California: 25 miles
- New Mexico: maximum 55 miles
- Arizona: 75 miles
With the B1/B2 visa your trip is less limited, since you can visit any state without problem as long as you carry your Mexican passport and your visa with you; In addition to this, your trip can be up to 180 days (6 months). On the other hand, the laser visa limits travelers to only making short trips no longer than 30 consecutive days, If you want your trip to be extended, it is essential that you request an Entry/Exit Registration before your deadline expires.
Who can process the laser visa and what is the application process?
The laser visa o Border Crossing Card can only be requested by Mexicans, regardless of whether they live in the center of the country or in the border area. The application process is the same as that of the tourist visa and has the same price of $185. An advantage is that it is not attached to the passport unlike the B1/B2 visa.