Do you need a passport to get in or out of Tijuana, Mexico now?

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sarge927

Not yet. Starting January 1, 2007, you will need a U.S. passport to get back into the U.S. if you travel anywhere outside the country by boat or airplane (including Canada and Mexico). Starting January 1, 2008, you will need a U.S. passport to get back into the U.S. if you travel to Canada or Mexico by passenger vehicle. Until then, a properly notarized birth certificate and a picture ID will do the trick.

Tater

No, just a picture ID.

ksmpmjoll

Here you go Mr. border protection in Detroit.... direct from the state dept.
"Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document, or an Alien Registration Card, Form I-551, if applicable."

David Brent

I think it goes into effect in January. We have to go to some stupid wedding in Cabo in May, and we have to get passports for our kids, too.

unico_nocturno

No. You do not need a passport anywhere in La Frontera "Mexican free trade zone" which includes all border areas, and MOST, but not all travel routes between border towns. It extends down about 25 miles south of the border in MOST areas.
Check with the Mexican office of "Migraciones" or a local tourism office, if you decide to go outside Tijuana.
You only need a valid piece of identification from, any official government source in the U.S.A., Canada, or some European countries. However since California and some other states have started debates about issuing, official government ids to illegal aliens, it cannot hurt to bring your birth certificate or naturalization papers with you also.
Secondary Note: While you do not need a passport, it is a very good piece of ID, anytime that you leave the country. Just make sure you keep it separate from everything else, in like your sock or bra, in case you get pick-pocketed.

Terri

http://travel.state.gov/passport/

You don't need one before the date the link states, but I'd get one anyway just to cover your butt if they try to mess with you.

Binky

No.

mexluther

For everyone that is saying yes. You are partially correct. Unless you live outside the US or Canada you do not need a passport to drive in and out of Mexico until Dec 31, 2007. As of Dec. 31, 2006 everyone including US and Canadians will require a passport for flying and cruising. If you are If you are driving there you will need Mexico Insurance. http://www.mexbound.com provides information on all details about this. Click on there before you go and check out the Western Travel Initiative Tab.

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