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Paso del Norte border crossing: frequently asked questions
12 questions travellers ask about Paso del Norte (PDN), answered from CBP and CBSA sources.
Answers specific to Paso del Norte (PDN), 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 Paso del Norte (PDN)?
The U.S. CBP wait-time feed publishes 24 hrs/day for El Paso. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
Is Paso del Norte (PDN) open 24 hours?
The official source says yes: 24 hrs/day. Hours can change, so check the live panel. Source: official source, read 2026-10-20.
What is the CBP port code for Paso del Norte (PDN)?
2402. The wait-time feed numbers this crossing 240202. Source: CBP port page, read 2026-10-20.
What is the address of the U.S. port of entry at Paso del Norte (PDN)?
Bridge of the Americas Port of Entry 3600 E. Paisano El Paso, TX 79905 United States; phone +1 915-730-7000. 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 Paso del Norte (PDN)?
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 Paso del Norte (PDN) have a NEXUS or SENTRI lane?
The CBP feed carries a NEXUS / SENTRI passenger figure for this port (status when read: no delay). Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
How many passenger lanes does Paso del Norte (PDN) have?
The CBP feed lists a maximum of 12 passenger-vehicle lanes. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
Is there a pedestrian lane at Paso del Norte (PDN)?
The CBP feed carries pedestrian lane data for this port (status when read: delay). Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
Can trucks use Paso del Norte (PDN)?
The CBP feed lists no commercial-vehicle figure for this port. Confirm with CBP before sending a truck. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
What ID does a U.S. citizen need at Paso del Norte (PDN)?
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 Paso del Norte (PDN)?
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.