Does the Otay border have SENTRI?

Does the Otay border have SENTRI?

The SENTRI program, by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), allows pre-screened members and vehicles expedited entry back into the U.S. The SENTRI program offers several dedicated lanes at ports such as San Ysidro and Otay Mesa in California.

What time does the border open in San Diego?

For ports of entry that are open 24 hours, such as the San Ysidro Port of Entry, the changes will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Monday. For all other California border crossings, the changes will be effective when those specific ports of entry first open at 6 a.m.

How long is the wait for SENTRI?

Border Wait Times. Infrastructure permitting, the processing goals CBP has set for travelers are: SENTRI/NEXUS Lanes: 15 minutes; Ready Lanes: 50% of general traffic lane wait times.

How do I contact the US border from Canada?

Contact us online If your inquiry is time-sensitive, please contact us by phone at 1-800-461-9999 (toll-free in Canada and the USA ).

Why is Otay border closed?

The San Ysidro Port of Entry is one of the busiest land border crossings in the world, but it — and every other crossing along the 1,954-mile border — has been closed to non-essential travel since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What are the operating hours for SENTRI lanes at Otay Mesa?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced changes to operational hours for SENTRI lanes at the Otay Mesa passenger port of entry. The new operating hours for SENTRI vehicle lanes will be 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. These changes are due to decreased traffic volume, CBP said.

What are the hours of operation for the SENTRI lane?

The Ready and general traffic vehicle and pedestrian lanes remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. At the Otay Mesa port of entry, 22 percent of travelers use the SENTRI lane. The SENTRI program provides dedicated vehicle lanes and expedited processing at various ports of entry on the Southwest border for pre-approved, low-risk travelers.

What time does Otay Mesa Port of entry open?

OTAY MESA, Calif. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials announced today that the vehicle and pedestrian SENTRI lanes at the Otay Mesa port of entry will now be open from 4 a.m. until midnight, seven days per week, starting Tuesday, Feb. 16.

What time does the border crossing close on Saturday May 2?

This is a change to the passenger portion of the port of entry; there are no changes to the cargo/commercial facility at the port of entry hours. In preparation for the new hours, the border crossing will close at 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 2.