FAQ · Texas
Los Indios border crossing: frequently asked questions
11 questions travellers ask about Los Indios (Free Trade Bridge), answered from CBP and CBSA sources.
Answers specific to Los Indios (Free Trade Bridge), each drawn from an official source with the date we read it. For a figure that changes, such as the current wait, use the live panel.
What are the hours at Los Indios (Free Trade Bridge)?
The U.S. CBP wait-time feed publishes 6 am-10 pm for Brownsville. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
Is Los Indios (Free Trade Bridge) open 24 hours?
Not per the sources we read: 6 am-10 pm. Source: official source, read 2026-10-20.
What is the address of the U.S. port of entry at Los Indios (Free Trade Bridge)?
3300 S. Expressway 77/83 Brownsville, TX 78521 United States; phone +1 956-983-5647. This is the port-level address and a port can contain several crossings. Source: CBP port page, read 2026-10-20.
How is the wait measured at Los Indios (Free Trade Bridge)?
The CBP feed lists the measurement type as: passenger Manual, commercial Manual, pedestrian Manual. CBP does not define these terms on the pages we read, so we show them as published. Source: CBP Border Wait Times XML feed, read 2026-10-20.
Does Los Indios (Free Trade Bridge) have a NEXUS or SENTRI lane?
The CBP feed carries no NEXUS / SENTRI figure for this port. That means the feed reports nothing, not that the lane is confirmed absent: check CBP. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
How many passenger lanes does Los Indios (Free Trade Bridge) have?
The CBP feed lists a maximum of 4 passenger-vehicle lanes. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
Is there a pedestrian lane at Los Indios (Free Trade Bridge)?
The CBP feed carries no pedestrian figure for this port, which does not by itself mean pedestrians are refused. Ask the port. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
Can trucks use Los Indios (Free Trade Bridge)?
The CBP feed lists commercial-vehicle lanes (maximum 4; FAST status when read: Lanes Closed). See the guide on commercial trucks. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
What ID does a U.S. citizen need at Los Indios (Free Trade Bridge)?
Valid U.S. Passport; Passport Card; Enhanced Driver's License; Trusted Traveler Program card (NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST). U.S. and Canadian citizen children under 16 (or under 19 if travelling with a school, religious or other youth group) need only present a birth certificate or other proof of citizenship. Source: CBP Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, read 2026-10-20.
How much can I bring back duty-free into the U.S. through Los Indios (Free Trade Bridge)?
A returning U.S. resident who has remained outside U.S. territory for at least 48 hours is eligible for the $800 duty-free personal exemption. CBP's page states the $800 exemption can be used once every 31 days. The 48 hours are computed exactly (19 CFR 148.35). Source: CBP, read 2026-10-20.
How often is the wait time updated?
Each border location updates its estimated wait times hourly Source: CBP, Border Wait Times RSS channel description, read 2026-10-20.