Do you need a passport to go from the U.S to Mexico?

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roundater

new requirements for travel between us and mexico:

New Requirements for Travelers

The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 requires that by January 1, 2008, travelers to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada have a passport or other secure, accepted document to enter or re-enter the United States. In order to facilitate the implementation of this requirement, the Administration is proposing to complete it in phases following a proposed timeline, which will be published in the Federal Register in the near future.

In the proposed implementation plan, which is subject to a period of initial public comment, the Initiative will be rolled out in phases, providing as much advance notice as possible to the affected public to enable them to meet the terms of the new guidelines. The proposed timeline will be as follows:

December 31, 2006 - Requirement applied to all air and sea travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda.
December 31, 2007 - Requirement extended to all land border crossings as well as air and sea travel.
This is a change from prior travel requirements and will affect all United States citizens entering the United States from countries within the Western Hemisphere who do not currently possess valid passports. This new requirement will also affect certain foreign nationals who currently are not required to present a passport to travel to the United States. Most Canadian citizens, citizens of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, and to a lesser degree, Mexican citizens will be affected by the implementation of this requirement.

current mexican entry requirements:

MEXICO - *Proof of citizenship such as original birth certificate, naturalization certificate or voters registration card and photo ID. Tourist card is required. Tourist card valid 3 months for single entry up to 180 days, $20 fee, requires proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ID, and proof of sufficient funds. Visa not required of U.S. citizens for tourist/transit stay of up to 30 days. Obtain tourist cards in advance from Consulate, Tourism Office, and most airlines serving Mexico upon arrival. Departure tax $10 is paid at airport when not included in the cost of the airline ticket. Notarized consent from parent(s) required for children under age 18 traveling alone, with one parent, or in someone elseâ€™s custody. For additional information, check with the Embassy of Mexico, 1911 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20006 (202/736-1000) or nearest Consulate General: AZ (602/242-7398), CA (213/351-6800, 415/392-5554 and 619/231-8414), CO (303/331-1110), FL (305/716-4977), GA (404/266-1913), IL (312/855-1380), LA (504/522-3596), NY (212/217-6400), PR (809/764-0258) or TX (210/227-1085, 214/630-7341, 713/542-2300, 512/478-9031 and 915/533-4082). Internet: http://www.embassyofmexico.org/

best advice - get a passport!

good luck

Bizzy

Yes, you are leaving American soil through a border.

tennin_infinity

Yes, you do, not just to enter, but to go back too. besides passport itÂ´s a worldwide ID!!!! I mean, showing it you get all support you country gives you, this could be very convenient in certain cases.

bmwdriver11

You pretty much need a passport or a birth certificate to go anywhere anymore. If you are going to be doing any work in Mexico, you definately have to have it so that you can get the stamp that approves it

ALEX ROCKS

SINCE JAN.1, 2006,,, YOU NEED TO CARRY YOUR AMERICAN PASSPORT TO CROSS THE BORDER!!!!!!!

BESIDES,,, IT IS ALLWAYS BETTER AND YOU HAVE AMERICAN BENEFITS

chataazul

Not yet, but soon you will like next year or so. For now all u need is an ID and Birth Cert.

Jen G

No you don't need a passport, just a valid picture ID.

Oso

The current law states that when you fly from US to Mexico, you show proof of US citizenship, either a valid passport or a driver license with birth certificate.

Cas

I think it depends where you go and how you get there. But I do know that you definitely need it to get back into the US now. Not sure if just a birth certificate works anymore.

blustaller@yahoo.com

yes anytime you leave the country you need one thats the goverment for ya

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