How to get Brownsville, TX
Brownsville is the closest city to Matamoros, Mexico. From here, it is very convenient to enter Mexico.
By Bus
If you live in or close to Texas, you can take Greyhound. The Greyhound bus station in Brownsville is just one block from the U.S.-Mexico border.
By car
If you drive, you can park your car at La Plaza parking garage on 1400 E. Adams St. And then walk one block to the Gateway International Bridge. We will meet you on the mexican side
Also, you can park your car at hotels and garages, such as University Inn & Suite, address is 55 Sam Perl Blvd, Brownsville, TX. They charge $10 per day. It takes about 15 minutes walk to the U.S.-Mexico Border.
By Air
If you fly to the Brownsville airport, you can take a taxi about $18-20 US dollars. Have the taxi drive you to the Gateway international bridge, we will meet you on the mexican side
How to Enter Matamoros, Mexico
With the recent changes in the Mexico visa process, if you have a valid US visa you dont need a Mexican visa. Review more details here. or find the visa requirement for your country here.
For people who require Mexico visa, on your arrival day, we will stop at the Mexico Immigration Office, the officer will check your passport. You will pay $30.00 Dlls, and fill out a form with all your information. At the end of your trip before crossing into the U.S, you need to stop at this Immigration office, and return this permit/form. The officer will stamp your passport to indicate that you have left Mexico. Make sure you bring exact change for the $30.00 Dlls. Fee per-person.
For visa appointment on-line,check out this link ais.usvisa.info.com