UPDATED: February 28, 2026 at 08:10 AM PSTAgua Prieta, Sonora (Mexico) - Douglas, Arizona (United States) Ports of entry, border crossing wait times, traffic report, line status and requirements
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MexicoSonoraAgua PrietaIn this section, you will find answers to frequently asked questions about the process of crossing into the United States through the Agua Prieta port of entry. You will also find helpful tips to expedite your wait time upon arrival at the Agua Prieta port of entry.
The Agua Prieta border crossing into Douglas is open to the general public and businesses 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SENTRI, General, and Ready Lane crossing options are available. The Agua Prieta port of entry offers separate lanes for pedestrians, business vehicles, and personal vehicles.
Before arriving at the Agua Prieta border crossing, you must have valid official documents issued by the United States government.
- Your visa must be valid at the time you cross the border from Agua Prieta to Douglas.
- To travel more than 40 km within the United States, you must declare your destination address and obtain an I-94 permit. To learn more about this permit, visit the official website: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/home.
We have reports updated every 5 minutes to provide you with information on wait times and lines at the Agua Prieta, Sonora, border crossing to Douglas, Arizona. Additionally, on our website, you can find information for various border cities with the United States, also with real-time reports.
We invite you to explore our website bordergarita.com to save time at the different border crossings between Mexico and the United States, and Canada and the United States.
The demonym used to refer to the inhabitants of Agua Prieta, Sonora, is aguapretense.
The border city on the United States side is Douglas, in the state of Arizona.
The official name of this city is Heroica Agua Prieta.
Wait times in line at Agua Prieta vary depending on the day and time of year. They range from 10 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, so we recommend that you regularly check our website for the most up-to-date report and avoid affecting your trip to Douglas.
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